Sessler Environmental Services
SES is an industry leader in decontamination, decommissioning, and demolition services to public and private entities. We are recognized for delivering safe, high quality, and... more
Dumpster Bros LLC
Uncover the great potential of your property with Dumpster Bros' demolition services. Don't give up important family time or be forced to tackle your project... more
Tripodi Contracting
For over 35 years, Tripodi Contracting has been providing a wide range of services throughout Rochester, NY and surrounding areas, like barn demolition. Our staff is... more
T.P. Work Pro
T.P. Work Pro is a family-owned and operated company that offers barn demolition services throughout Cayuga, Cortland, Tioga, Chemung, Schuyler, and Seneca Counties. Our... more
B & P General Contracting Co
Located in Campbell, NY, B&P General Contracting Co offers a full list of demolition and removal services for businesses and homeowners. Whether you... more
Austin Construction LLC
Austin Construction LLC proudly serves the Corning, NY area. We know what it takes to accomplish demolition and construction projects on time and within our... more
Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group
Serving residential and commercial clients throughout Allegany, Steuben, Schuyler, Chermung, Tompkins, Tioga, and Cortland Counties, Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group has more than 20 years of... more
Guy Rogers Excavating
Guy Rogers Excavating knows what it takes to complete a variety of demolition and excavating projects throughout the area, including barn demolition. Our team is... more
Capricorn Construction
Capricorn Construction is located in Rochester, New York and serves surrounding areas in a number of ways. We specialize in a wide range of services,... more
A Cornerstone Enterprise LLC
A Cornerstone Enterprise LLC has been in business for more than 12 years. Proudly serving the Newark area out of Marion, New York, we offer safe... more
Stoep Farms Gravel
Located in Lyons, NY, Stoep Farms Gravel and Excavating serves residential and commercial customers in surrounding areas. They specialize in demolition, excavation, delivery of gravel,... more
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Barn Demolition Tips for Jerusalem, NY
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.