A.I.D., Inc
A.I.D. is a private held company in Illinois that has successfully completed projects in demolition between 5,000 sq ft to 150,000 sq ft in the... more
Adcock Construction Inc
Serving Naperville and surrounding communities, Adcock Construction Inc specializes in site preparation services ranging from excavating to demolition, and more. We have the experience... more
Alpine Demolition
Alpine Demolition Services LLC is devoted to their customers and providing the highest quality services available. They are a full service demolition contractor specializing in... more
Anderson Landscape Supply
Since our opening in 1993, Anderson Landscape Supply is a family owned business serving the greater Chicago area. Our services range from landscaping to barn demolition,... more
AQG Dumpster Services
AQG Dumpster Services wants to make booking a dumpster easy for you. Visit our website to book online. We are a family-owned company that offers... more
B&H Demolition LLC
Looking for barn demolition in the greater Chicago area? B&H Demolition LLC can get it done quickly and efficiently! Our crew of experienced workers... more
BinBiz Junk
BinBiz Junk specializes in helping homeowners and business owners achieve their property goals, whether it's removing unwanted debris or junk, or removing an old barn.... more
Bisping Construction
Based in New Lenox, Illinois, Bisping Construction is the reliable, affordable, and experienced construction company you’ve been looking for. Our years of experience in... more
Bryant Midwest Corporation
The Ryan family has been serving communities with their infrastructure, construction and excavation needs since 1884. With such a storied past, we are the company that... more
Eagle BioMass
Eagle BioMass Inc provides cost-effective services and will execute your barn removal project in the safest and most efficient manner. We specialize in demolition for ... more
Edwards G Contractors
With more than 50 years experience, R. Carlson & Sons, Inc., has the know-how and heavy equipment to handle even the most difficult task. Their professional and... more
Everest Excavating Inc
Since 2001, Everest Excavating Inc has been serving the greater Chicago-land area. As a family-owned company, you can trust that you will receive the highest level... more
F Pompilio Construction
Based in Streamwood, IL and serving the greater Chicago area, F Pompilio Construction is proud to offer high quality services at low prices. Their team... more
G Snow & Sons
At G Snow & Sons, we provide a complete range of construction and demolition services. We have years of industry experience and will always provide... 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.