Dumpster Divers LLC is a small demolition, dumpster rental, and junk removal company in the greater Grand Rapids, MI area. We cater our pricing and services to residential customers so that they get the highest level of service for their... more
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Black Barn Dumpsters
Black Barn Dumpsters offers residential friendly dumpster rentals in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding areas. With a background in construction, our owner also provides both commercial and residential junk removal, dumpster rental, interior demolition, garage demolition, shed demolition, deck... more
GVL Excavating
Residential and commercial customers throughout Allegan, MI turn to GVL Excavating when they're in need of full-service demolition services. Our crew is highly trained to perform the work we provide, like barn demolition. more
D & V's Trash Hauling
For safe and effective demolition services, reach out to the locally owned team that's been pleasing customers for more than 17 years! Contact us today to learn more or to get a free barn demolition quote! more
Affordable Excavating Inc
Affordable Excavating has been demolishing abandoned and dilapidated barns in West Michigan since 1999. We also deconstruct and dismantle in accordance with LEED guidelines. Dismantling a barn will allow you to salvage select pieces and re-sell it for top dollar as... more
Clayborn and Sons Excavating
Clayborn and Sons Excavating is the go-to company for homeowners and business owners in Marshall, MI and the greater Battle Creek area. They perform demolition, excavating, septic tank and system services, plumbing, and heating. more
Bratt Demolition & Construction
Bratt Demolition & Construction is proud to serve West Michigan communities. We have the experience needed to complete barn demolition of all shapes and sizes in the Grand Rapids area. more
Pater Bobcat Service, Inc.
Founded in 1999, Pater Bobcat Service has proudly served West Michigan offering a wide variety of key services, including barn dismantling. We are equipped for barn deconstruction, removal of sheds, demolishing outbuildings, garages and much more! Give us a call to... more
Vic Parker Trucking & Excavating Inc
Based out of Marshall, MI, and servicing the surrounding areas, Vic Parker Trucking & Excavating, Inc., offers demolition and trucking services. more
Oetman Excavating
Oetman Excavating is proud to serve Allegan, Michigan and nearby communities. We specialize in excavating and demolition services, providing professional and efficient services that put the customer first. Our team is highly accurate, completing all that we do... more
James E. Fulton & Sons
Serving all of Southwest Michigan, James E. Fulton & Sons has been providing impeccable demolition and excavating services to residential and commercial customers since 1971. They also perform trucking, environmental remediation, grading, etc. more
B & R Excavating Inc
With more than 50 years of experience in the industry, B & R Excavating knows what it takes to serve the Midwest. They specialize in demolition and excavating, but they also perform grading, site development, underground utilities, basements and driveways, and more. more
Steenwyk & Sons Excavating
Established in 1954, Steenwyk and Sons Excavating LLC approaches every project with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity. They can see your project through every phase, including demolition, excavating, and aggregate delivery. 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.