Havel Excavating
For more than 45 years, Havel Excavating, Inc. has been performing demolition, excavating, and hazardous construction activities. We have mastered the skills and capability necessary... more
Herbst Excavating
Herbst Excavating is proud to provide high-quality services for fair prices to the members of our community. Whether you need a barn torn down, a... more
JS Stewart Companies, Inc.
Since 1995, JS Stewart Companies, Inc. has been building a solid reputation in the construction, demolition, excavation, and sewer and water installation fields. We treat... more
Lakes Area Junk Removal
At Lakes Area Junk Removal, we deliver top-notch light demolition and debris removal services that are affordable and environmentally friendly. We take pride in exceeding... more
Mares Excavating, LLC
Mares Excavating, LLC has been a family-owned excavation business since 1956, spanning three generations, and servicing the St Cloud, MN area. Over the years, we... more
Ray Thompson & Co Excavating
Ray Thompson & Co Excavating provides a range of demolition services in St. Cloud, MN and the surrounding areas, like commercial building demolition, concrete removal,... more
Rod's Excavating & Bobcat
At Rod's Excavating & Bobcat, we specialize in a wide variety of services, including barn demolition. more
Rutz Landscaping & Excavating
Rutz Landscaping & Excavating is located in Little Falls, Minnesota. As a family-owned company, we take immense pride in serving our community, providing residential and commercial... more
Tom Kraemer Inc
TKI has offered prompt, professional services in Central Minnesota since 1938. They’re a family owned and operated business specializing in demolition, waste disposal & recycling, portable... more
Trinity Landscaping & Excavating Inc.
Trinity Landscaping & Excavating is a licensed and insured wrecking company equipped to handle any size barn demolition project safely and efficiently (*We do not offer... more
Wruck Excavating
Specializing in demolition and excavating services, Wruck Tony is prepared to meet all kinds of challenges that residential and commercial customers in Becker, MN face.... 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.