Located in Southern Illinois and serving the surrounding areas, Bromley Excavating has been performing comprehensive demolition and excavating services since 1989, including barn demolition. more
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Diekemper Excavating
Based in Carlyle, Illinois and serving the greater Breese area, Diekemper Excavating specializes in excavation and demolition for residential clients. We can tear down structures of all shapes and sizes, including houses, mobile homes, sheds, barns, and more. more
JTR Roll Off Service
JTR Roll Off Service offers small and large demolition services in South Central Illinois. We are a reputable and affordable contractor that own our own dumpsters, making the disposal of your barn demolition project more affordable than our competitors. Whatever... more
Mark Aydt Excavating
Mark Aydt Excavating is a leading demolition and excavation contractor in the Centralia, IL area. We are committed to providing each and every one of our customers with the services they need at a price that is fair and honest.... more
Rollie's Excavating
Rollie's Excavating has been providing excavation and demolition services to the Mount Vernon, IL area for over 10 years. We offer a wide range of commercial and residential services, including barn demolition. more
S&S Excavating
S&S Excavating is one of the area’s most respected demolition & excavating companies. We offer quick and affordable barn removal services and site grading. Reach out to us today to learn more or to get a free quote. 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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