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
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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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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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