Barn Dismantling and Demolition in Altona, IL

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Ballegeer Excavating Inc

Geneseo, IL

Family owned, Ballegeer Excavating Inc can take care of any excatation or demolition project you need taken care of. For more than 30 years, we have been performing barn demolition, commercial demolition, and more. more

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Cornerstone Demolition

Bettendorf, IA

Cornerstone is an experienced provider of residential and commercial demolition services, including complete wrecking, interior demolition, barn dismantling and related services. Our company has strong values and believes in providing an honest and trustworthy service to customers throughout the Quad... more

Barn Demolition Tips for Altona, IL

Barn Demolition Tips

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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