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Douglas C. Cochran

Saranac Lake, NY

For over 25 years, Douglas C. Cochran has been providing our clients with the highest quality demolition work the greater Malone, NY area has to offer.... more

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JEDA Environmental Services INC.

Massena, NY
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We were founded in 2003 and today are proudly offering demolition & excavation services throughout the Northeast. We offer cost-effective solutions done with expert precision and... more

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Barn Demolition Tips for Bangor, NY

How much does barn removal cost?

On average, barn demolition costs $5,000-$6,000 for a 30 ft x 40 ft post-and-beam barn. This average cost includes mechanical demolition and debris disposal. However, the cost to tear down a barn depends on a number of factors:

  • Method of removal—demolition or deconstruction
  • Size of the barn
  • Materials used to build the barn
  • Accessibility of the barn
  • Amount of debris—non-salvageable and salvageable
  • Location of the barn
  • Who you hire

Is there value in old barn wood?

Many barns were built decades in the past—sometimes more than 100 years—and contain valuable old-growth timbers, like columns, siding, and wood beams. This wood can be salvaged and used in constructing new barns, building one-of-a-kind furniture, flooring or siding, and much more.

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