Ballegeer Excavating Inc
Family owned, Ballegeer Excavating Inc can take care of any excatation or demolition project you need taken care of. For more than 30 years, we have... more
Cornerstone Demolition
Cornerstone is an experienced provider of residential and commercial demolition services, including complete wrecking, interior demolition, barn dismantling and related services. Our company has strong... more
MTG Excavating
MTG Excavating has been serving communities with cost-effective residential and commercial demolition and excavation since 1987. We are a fully insured company that is accredited with... more
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How much does barn removal cost?
On average, barn demolition costs $5,000-$6,000 for a 30 ft x 40 ft post-and-beam barn. This average cost includes mechanical demolition and debris disposal. However, the cost to tear down a barn depends on a number of factors:
- Method of removal—demolition or deconstruction
- Size of the barn
- Materials used to build the barn
- Accessibility of the barn
- Amount of debris—non-salvageable and salvageable
- Location of the barn
- Who you hire
Is there value in old barn wood?
Many barns were built decades in the past—sometimes more than 100 years—and contain valuable old-growth timbers, like columns, siding, and wood beams. This wood can be salvaged and used in constructing new barns, building one-of-a-kind furniture, flooring or siding, and much more.
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