At McClellan's Equipment & Sanitation, our mission is to fundamentally upgrade the lifestyle of our clients by providing the highest quality of service in Santa Barbara County. We give personal and professional service in our specialty areas, including barn demolition. more
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Mountain Excavation & Grading
Based in Goleta, CA and serving the greater Santa Barbara area, Mountain Excavation & Grading specializes in all things demolition, including barn demolition. We take pride in serving our community and understand what it takes to complete projects safely and effectively. more
Joseph Engineering
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, residential developers, commercial developers, and more. Our team is prompt, reliable, and professional. We... more
McCormick Demcon
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 your project is completed efficiently and with the utmost care. more
APT General Engineering
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 demolition contractor with several decades of experience providing comprehensive wrecking services in Southern California. Contact... more
Schwan Brothers Excavation
Schwan Brothers Excavation provides superior demolition and excavation services to Goleta, CA and nearby communities. Contact us today to learn more about the services we perform. more
Steve The Junkman Corporate Recycling
We were originally founded as Louie’s Wrecking Yard in 1943. Today, Steve The Junkman Corporate Recycling has expanded to specialize in eco-friendly demolition, debris disposal, scrap metal recycling, and related services. We make every effort to keep waste, junk, and... more
V. Lopez Jr. & Sons Inc.
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 the complete satisfaction of each and every customer we serve, commercial or residential. In... more
Ayala Earthworks
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. They specialize in demolition and lawn services. more
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Tips for Removing a Barn
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.