515 Property Services
At 515 Property Services, we specialize in residential demolition, providing safe, efficient, and reliable solutions for any project. Whether you're removing old structures, clearing space for... more
AP Rolloff’s LLC
AP Rolloff’s LLC provides professional demolition services for both residential and commercial projects, specializing in everything from barn demolitions to fence removals. With full... more
Cleaner Space Debris Removal & Property Services LLC
Cleaner Space Debris Removal is your one-stop shop for services including light demolition, debris and junk removal, haul-offs, lawn care services, item delivery, and more.... more
Demolishin Derby
When you need residential or commercial demolition services you can rely on throughout the greater Chariton, IA area, look no further than Demolishin Derby. Our... more
Hibbs Excavating & Grading Inc
Hibbs Excavating & Grading Inc. has over 34 years of experience in the demolition and excavation business and can help you with all of your project needs.... more
Joiner Construction Co
Located in Plano, Iowa, Joiner Construction Co serves the Centerville area and surrounding cities. We specialize in demolition and construction. We can tear down structures... more
Southern Iowa Septics
Southern Iowa Septics specializes in septic system services but also offers junk removal and demolition services too. We provide optimal services and competitive prices while... more
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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.