Barn Dismantling and Demolition in Ames, IA

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Jorgensen Solutions LLC

5412 NW 13th St, Polk City IA 50226

Jorgensen Solutions LLC is a small, experienced group of local demo pros who love tearing down structures. With virtually zero overhead fees, we are one of the most affordable demolition options in the greater Ankeny, IA area.

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Wrecking Bros

1724 East 22nd Street, Des Moines IA 50317

Wrecking Bros is your go-to source for demolition and junk removal services. Our team is highly adaptable and able to accomplish whatever you throw at us, from barn demolition to concrete removal, debris removal, and more. To learn more or ...

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Demolishin Derby

218 N 16th St, Chariton IA 50049

When you need residential or commercial demolition services you can rely on throughout the greater Chariton, IA area, look no further than Demolishin Derby. Our experts can help remove your unwanted structures quickly and affordably.

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Royal Services, LLC

18 Fay St, Waterloo IA 50703

Royal Services, LLC has been offering a wide range of demolition services for our residential customers throughout Waterloo, IA, including oil tank removal, pool removal, barn demolition, shed demolition, and so much more. Contact us today for a free quote!

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Des Moines Junk

4300 Indianola Ave, Des Moines IA 50320

Des Moines Junk is a locally owned and operated junk removal and demolition company serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding communities. We offer 24-hour service to accommodate our residential and commercial customers.

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Iowa Demolition

1901 Easton Blvd, Des Moines IA 50316

Serving the State of Iowa with reliable commercial, industrial, and residential demolition services, Iowa Demolition has 60 years of experience demolishing buildings, homes, and structures.

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Huber Grading Inc

1410 NW Main Street, Elkhart IA 50073

Huber Grading Inc is the leading grading contractor in Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas. We tackle projects of all sizes, including commercial demolition, barn demolition, and more. 

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Hall Backhoe & Trenching

110 Progressive Dr, Roland IA 50236

Founded in 1965 by Harlan Hall, Hall's Backhoe & Trenching has been family-owned and operated ever since. We perform a wide range of demolition services, including barn demolition, commercial demolition, concrete removal, and more.

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DeCarlo Demolition

260 NE 44th Ave, Des Moines IA 50313

Since 1945, DeCarlo Demolition has provided safe and reliable residential, commercial, and industrial wrecking services in Central Iowa. Their team has expertise in mechanical and explosive demolition services.

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Ricken Tiling Inc

2802 Hart Ave, Melbourne IA 50162

Ricken Tiling is committed to excellence, and we serve the Marshalltown, Iowa community using the best tools available. We provide residential and commercial demolition services, including barn demolition, house demolition, and more.

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Hands On Excavating LLC

12676 290th St, Radcliffe IA 50230

Hands On Excavating LLC was founded by brothers Jacob, David, Brett, and Brian Handsaker. Growing up on a family farm, we were taught the value of hard work, dedication, and team work early on. We carry those values with us ...

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Dave's Dozing & Excavating

10760 NE 82nd Ave, Mitchellville IA 50169

Dave's Dozing & Excavating's work includes demolition of all shapes and sizes. We specialize in concrete removal, including slabs, footings, block, or poured walls. However, we also perform total demolitions, including barns, silos, houses, and more.

Barn Demolition Tips for Ames, IA

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.