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Done Demolition and Disposal Company

Glenview, IL

Discover a more efficient demolition solution: our team ensures every project is completed swiftly and leaves a cleaner site. You can count on our skilled... more

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Heck’s Excavating

Mount Vernon, IL

Since 2009, Heck's Excavating Inc has been a family-owned business committed to quality and excellence. Our focus is on providing outstanding service and top-notch quality. We... more

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McMillen Construction

Mount Vernon, IL

McMillen Construction offers Mount Vernon and surrounding areas some of the best construction and demolition work available. We do it all, from structural demolition to... more

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RW Construction

Ewing, IL

At RW Construction & Excavating, we’re a trusted full-service excavating contractor proudly serving Ewing, Illinois, and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience, our licensed... more

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Schierbaum Excavating, Inc

Opdyke, IL

For over 20 years, Schierbaum Excavating, Inc. has proudly served commercial and residential clients throughout the tri-state area. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction and attention... more

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Barn Demolition Tips for Brownstown, IL

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.