Sessler Environmental Services
SES is an industry leader in decontamination, decommissioning, and demolition services to public and private entities. We are recognized for delivering safe, high quality, and... more
Tripodi Contracting
For over 35 years, Tripodi Contracting has been providing a wide range of services throughout Rochester, NY and surrounding areas, like barn demolition. Our staff is... more
Piedmont Equipment Inc
Piedmont Equipment Inc is a full-service heavy equipment contractor with more than 35 years of experience under our belt. We specialize in safe, efficient removal and... more
Rochester Environmental & Construction
We’re based in Rochester and offer full-service demolition capabilities. Rochester Environmental & Construction Group offers barn removal at competitive rates. We’re equipped to take... more
B & P General Contracting Co
Located in Campbell, NY, B&P General Contracting Co offers a full list of demolition and removal services for businesses and homeowners. Whether you... more
Austin Construction LLC
Austin Construction LLC proudly serves the Corning, NY area. We know what it takes to accomplish demolition and construction projects on time and within our... more
Guy Rogers Excavating
Guy Rogers Excavating knows what it takes to complete a variety of demolition and excavating projects throughout the area, including barn demolition. Our team is... more
RGM Demo Plus
Serving Rochester, New York and surrounding areas, RGM Demo Plus works hard to meet the changing and growing needs of building contractors, offering comprehensive demolition... more
Doug Gross Construction, Inc.
Doug Gross Construction, Inc. was established in 1978 and has experience in all aspects of site work, including barn demolition. more
A Cornerstone Enterprise LLC
A Cornerstone Enterprise LLC has been in business for more than 12 years. Proudly serving the Newark area out of Marion, New York, we offer safe... 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.