Barn Dismantling and Demolition in Ottawa, IL

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Troutman Excavating

Morris, IL

Since 1999, Troutman Excavating has been serving Grundy, Will, DuPage, Cook, and Kendall Counties in Illinois. They are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and they can complete all kinds of projects, including excavating, demolition, hauling, grading, and more. more

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Larry's Universal Inc

Ottawa, IL

Larry's Universal, Inc. will quite literally move the earth for you. We can handle earth moving, barn demolition, chimney removal, and more. We are based in Ottawa, Illinois and serve the entire La Salle area. more

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Green Iron Demolition

Chicago, IL

Green Iron will not only complete your barn demolition project from start to finish, but we will also accommodate any time restraints you have regarding your project. We provide emergency demolition services and are available around the clock. Give us... more

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Ed Hartwig Trucking & Excavating Inc

Henry, IL

Over the last 30 years, Ed Hartwig Trucking & Excavating has grown to provide our community with a wide range of services. We have seven semi tractors, a full line of excavating equipment, and now offer on-site concrete recycling that transforms... more

Barn Demolition Tips for Ottawa, IL

Barn Demolition Tips

How does barn demolition work?

Oftentimes, the barn demolition process involves first tearing out the siding and then cutting small relief notches in the upright timbers. From there, the skeleton of the barn is typically tied to a large truck and pulled down. Once the barn is torn down, the timbers, roof, and other debris are removed.

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How does barn deconstruction work?

Barn deconstruction is done by hand rather than excavators or bulldozers, making the process more labor-intensive than demolition. Because of the labor and time involved, deconstruction is more expensive upfront than demolition. However, the barn wood salvaged from deconstruction can then be reused or resold to offset the cost of deconstruction.

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