Gallagher Excavating is located in Bement, Illinois and proudly serves the greater Champaign area. We perform a variety of demolition services for a fair price, including barn demolition, pool removal, and more. more
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Starks Excavating Inc
We began as a one man service with a small backhoe in 1946 under the leadership of Lyle Stark. Today, we are one of the region’s top specialty excavation contractor and have added a range of services to our repertoire,... more
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Franzen Construction Group LLC
Family owned and operated since 1943, Franzen Construction Group LLC provides the results you need at the price you deserve. They have experience in demolishing a number of structures and specialize in drainage ditches and solutions for your local property. more
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Opperman Construction Company
Since 1902, Opperman Construction Company has combined centuries of knowledge and experience with consistent innovation to become the demolition company of choice throughout Pontiac, IL. We offer many services, including barn demolition. more
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Tips for Removing a Barn
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.