As a full-service excavation company, Baker Enterprises, Inc. has performed numerous demolition projects. We’ve removed a variety of structures, including agricultural, commercial, industrial, and residential properties, all while maintaining a safe working environment and meeting deadlines. Whether your... more
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Blake Excavating
Based in Waukon, Iowa and serving surrounding areas, our team at Blake Excavating knows what it takes to complete your demolition project on time and within budget, whether it be barn demolition or commercial demolition. more
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Keppler Custom Hire LLC
Keppler Custom Hire LLC is an excavation and demolition expert servicing the Elkader, IA area. We have a large fleet of cutting-edge equipment needed to complete any job, big or small, including barn demolition. more
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Recker Excavating
Dedicated to bringing customers like you dependable solutions for all your excavating and demolition needs, Recker Excavating LLC is ready to get their hands dirty. Serving Lamont, IA and nearby communities, they are committed to providing total satisfaction. 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.