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Super Construction
Super Construction is the Chicago, Illinois area's go-to source for barn demolition services. Our mission is to exceed customers' expectations in every aspect of our... more
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All Seasons Landscape And Lawncare
Get in touch with the friendly crew at All Seasons Landscape And Lawncare for all your barn demo needs in the greater Lake Mills, WI... more
Ayre Excavating
Ayre Excavating is a third generation family-owned and operated demolition and excavation business. We have gained the trust of clients from both Wisconsin and Illinois... more
Bill's Earth Services
Bill's Earth Services is committed to delivering quality work promptly. Our team of specialists is highly trained to perform the work we provide and we... more
Bjoin Limestone Inc
At Bjoin Limestone Inc., our number one concern is customer satisfaction. We believe this can only be accomplished by providing superior service, quality products, and... more
Doug Kunde Excavating Inc
Since 1993, Doug Kunde Excavating has served residential and commercial customers in Marengo, IL and the greater Chicago area. They provide unbeatable excavating and demolition services... more
Eagle BioMass
Want barn demolition service that won't break the bank? Eagle BioMass is an experienced demolition team based in McHenry, Illinois and serving the greater Chicago... more
Gaylor Excavating
Gaylor Excavating specializes in a wide range of excavating and demolition services. We are efficient in completing projects on schedule and within customers' intended budget.... more
Geneva Earth Works Llc
The goal at Geneva Earth Works is to help you design and build the home of your dreams. They have a wide range of experience... more
GLM Excavating & Land Clearing
Whether you're looking to demolish a barn or mobile home, the team at GLM Excavating & Land Clearing has the skills and tools to make sure... more
GM Consulting
If you’ve got an old outbuilding in the 815 that’s seen better days, our team is ready to help you reclaim that land. We... more
Graceful LLC
Serving the Janesville, Wisconsin area, Graceful LLC is the company to turn to when you need demolition and excavating services. We are proud to... 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.