AJT Contracting, Inc. offers a full spectrum of demolition services, including selective and complete, as well as trucking services within the Midwest area. They have the necessary capabilities to transport boats, heavy equipment, pets, livestock, and more. more
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AQG Dumpster Services
AQG Dumpster Services wants to make booking a dumpster easy for you. Visit our website to book online. We are a family-owned company that offers driveway friendly dumpsters in a variety of different sizes. In addition to our rentals, we... more
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Ayre Excavating
Ayre Excavating is a third generation family-owned and operated demolition and excavation business. We have gained the trust of clients from both Wisconsin and Illinois who have given us their business for over 69 years. Our team is ready to bring... more
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Doug Kunde Excavating Inc
Since 1993, Doug Kunde Excavating has served residential and commercial customers in Marengo, IL and the greater Chicago area. They provide unbeatable excavating and demolition services at fair, unbeatable prices. more
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Eagle BioMass
Eagle BioMass Inc provides cost-effective services and will execute your barn removal project in the safest and most efficient manner. We specialize in demolition for residential and commercial clients. For a free barn demolition estimate, call the experts at Eagle... more
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Everest Excavating Inc
Since 2001, Everest Excavating Inc has been serving the greater Chicago-land area. As a family-owned company, you can trust that you will receive the highest level of professionalism, workmanship, and expertise regardless of project size and complexity. We offer attention... more
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G Snow & Sons
At G Snow & Sons, we provide a complete range of construction and demolition services. We have years of industry experience and will always provide you with the solutions you need at a price that is fair. When you need... more
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G3 Contractors
G3 Contractors is a locally-owned and operated demolition company that specializes in smaller projects that the 'big guys' don't want to bother with. We offer a wide range of residential and commercial demolition services, including barn demolition. Our years of... more
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Gaylor Excavating
Gaylor Excavating specializes in a wide range of excavating and demolition services. We are efficient in completing projects on schedule and within customers' intended budget. We are ready to get our hands dirty and get your barn demolition job done... more
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Geneva Earth Works Llc
The goal at Geneva Earth Works is to help you design and build the home of your dreams. They have a wide range of experience in the excavation and demolition field. They build and demolish homes, pools, and so much... more
GLM Excavating & Land Clearing
GLM Excavating & Land Clearing offers a wide variety of services for the convenience of our customers, including demolition. We can provide everything from concrete removal to barn and mobile home demolition. more
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Graceful LLC
Serving the Janesville, Wisconsin area, Graceful LLC is the company to turn to when you need demolition and excavating services. We are proud to offer well-rounded services and have many areas of expertise. We can handle almost any outdoor... more
McHenry Excavating
We are your local source for comprehensive demolition & excavation services. McHenry Excavating, Inc. is a family owned and operated business founded in 2006. We are fully licensed and insured, and we’re capable of demolition projects small and large. Call today... more
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McIntyre Concrete
At McIntyre Concrete Inc., we offer barn demolition of the highest quality. We strive to alleviate any concerns our customers may have about the demolition process by giving you the personal attention and knowledgeable guidance you deserve. 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.