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APT General Engineering

Bakersfield, CA
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We have the right equipment and expertise to safely take down barns, out buildings, sheds and other freestanding structures. We’re a licensed and insured... more

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Ayala Earthworks

Oxnard, CA

Capable of completing projects of all shapes and sizes, Ayala Earthworks is competent in the site preparation industry, capable of completing projects big and small.... more

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Joseph Engineering

Santa Maria, CA

Joseph Engineering is a local family owned and operated company. We specialize in demolition, backhoe work, grading, underground utilities, emergency and maintenance services for homeowners,... more

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Kirk Construction

Atascadero, CA

Established in 2005 and serving the entire Central Coast, Kirk Construction is a general engineering and demolition contractor based out of Atascadero, CA. We perform barn... more

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Knowles Construction

Cayucos, CA

Knowles Construction performs a wide range of demolition services, ranging from barn demolition to commercial structure demolition. We are proud to serve San Luis Obispo,... more

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Lindemans Trucking & Construction

Atascadero, CA

Founded in 1998, Lindemans Trucking & Construction serves the community with more than 20 years of experience. We provide comprehensive demolition services, including barn demolition, house demolition, pool... more

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McCormick Demcon

Santa Maria, CA

McCormick Demcon is your trusted source for demolition services throughout Santa Maria, CA and the surrounding areas. We'll turn your demo challenges into opportunities, ensuring... more

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Ormonde Backhoe Service

Arroyo Grande, CA

Ormonde Backhoe Service has been providing premier demolition and backhoe services throughout the San Luis Obispo, CA  area for over 35 years. Our team of specialists... more

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Papich Construction Co Inc

Grover Beach, CA

Throughout the San Luis Obispo, California area, Papich Construction Co Inc is known for providing high-quality, fairly-priced services. We are committed to providing... more

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V. Lopez Jr. & Sons Inc.

Santa Maria, CA

Since 1979, V. Lopez Jr. & Sons Inc. has provided general engineering contracting services throughout California and the Central Coast. Our goal has been to ensure... more

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Barn Demolition Tips for Edna, CA

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.