S2 Services & Rent-a-Bin Michigan
S2 Services & Rent-a-Bin Michigan is West Michigan's go-to source for residential demolition, dumpster rental, and junk removal services. Our services include house and barn demolition,... more
Dumpster Divers LLC
Dumpster Divers LLC is a small demolition, dumpster rental, and junk removal company in the greater Grand Rapids, MI area. We cater our pricing and... more
Constructors Incorporated
Constructors Incorporated has been providing the greater Grand Rapids, MI area with expert and affordable demolition services since 1986. Our wide range of services offered includes... more
Kent Excavating
Down-to-earth and easy to work with, Kent Excavating serves Casnovia, MI and the greater Kalamazoo area. We’re efficient in completing barn demolition projects on... more
Pater Bobcat Service, Inc.
Founded in 1999, Pater Bobcat Service has proudly served West Michigan offering a wide variety of key services, including barn dismantling. We are equipped for barn... more
Affordable Excavating Inc
Affordable Excavating has been demolishing abandoned and dilapidated barns in West Michigan since 1999. We also deconstruct and dismantle in accordance with LEED guidelines. Dismantling a... more
Tiles Excavating Inc
Located in Nunica, MI and serving the Grand Haven Tri Cities area, Tiles Excavating, Inc. knows what it takes to complete the biggest and smallest... more
Oak Ridge Excavating
With more than 20 years of experience and a large selection of cutting-edge equipment, Oak Ridge Excavating can handle all types of demolition projects. From commercial... more
Powell's Excavating & Septic Inc
Since 1968, Powell's Septic Service has been serving West Michigan. Our family-owned and operated company provides personalized solutions to an array of residential and commercial demolition... more
Dean's Landscaping & Excavating
Family owned and operated, Dean’s Landscaping & Excavating has been serving Sand Lake, MI and the greater Grand Rapids area since 1977. They specialize in demolition... more
Press's Demolition
Press’s Demolition is located in Holton, MI. They specialize in comprehensive demolition services for both residential and commercial properties. From selective to complete teardowns,... more
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How is a barn torn down?
When it comes to getting rid of an unwanted barn, especially if it doesn't have a significant amount of salvageable materials, traditional demolition is the most popular option, but it isn't the only option.
Option 1: Barn Demolition
Barn demolition is about as straightforward as it comes. With the help of heavy equipment, like a bulldozer or excavator, the barn is torn down from top to bottom, the debris is loaded into a dumpster and hauled away, and the site is leveled.
Option 2: Barn Deconstruction
Unlike barn demolition, barn deconstruction is performed by hand. Instead of bulldozing the entire barn, it is carefully dismantled piece by piece in order to salvage as much wood as possible. The deconstruction process is more labor-intensive than demolition. In other words, barn deconstruction takes more time and costs more money than barn demolition. Keep in mind though that the extra time and money it takes to deconstruct a barn can pay off in the end. If you plan on selling the salvaged barn wood, the money recouped could offset the cost of barn deconstruction. In the right cases, you could basically have your barn removed for little to no cost, while keeping material out of our landfills and our environment clean.