Elite Excavating and Demolition, Inc.
For barn demolition throughout WNY and CNY, Elite Excavating and Demolition, Inc. is the team to call! We own a variety of excavators, skid steers,... more
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
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Syracuse East
As a military veteran-owned company, our goal at JDog Junk Removal & Hauling is to provide service to our community with respect, integrity, and trust. We... more
Len Zappla Ii Development
Len Zappla Ii Development is a trusted resource for demolition throughout the Syracuse, NY area. Our wide range of services includes barn demolition, house demolition,... 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
Bremm Excavating & Hauling
Located in Lacona, New York and serving surrounding areas, Bremm Excavating & Hauling is proud to provide residential and commercial customers throughout the area with high-quality... more
Action Haulers
Action Haulers is the local demolition, junk hauler, and dumpster company to trust. They can demolish or dismantle most any type of structure and haul... more
Fisher Companies
Fisher Companies provides exceptional service to residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers. Since 1970, we've been providing top-of-the-line demolition and site development services. Our high-quality... more
Syracuse Environmental & Construction
Serving residential and commercial clients throughout Cayuga, Onondaga, and Madison Counties, Syracuse Environmental & Construction Group has more than 20 years of industry experience. We offer... more
J K Tobin Construction Company
J K Tobin Construction Company has experienced professionals using the latest technology to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. We’re focused... more
CDP Excavating Services LLC
CDP Excavating Services LLC is a family-owned and operated business serving Central New York including Onondaga and Oswego counties. We started in 1993 and specialize in... more
Kurt & Diana Warren
Kurt & Diana Warren provides the Auburn, New York area with high-quality demolition services. Our team of professionals is highly accurate, completing... more
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Barn Demolition Tips for Volney, NY
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.