You might know this as barn removal. Same work, either name. We take down barns, outbuildings and old farm structures, and we haul the debris away when we are done. That includes the permitting, the site prep and the foundations or slabs if you want those out too.
Construction type identified and suspect materials tested. Asbestos siding and roofing and lead paint are common in older agricultural buildings and must be established before pricing.
Demolition permit pulled and any electrical, water or gas service to the building properly disconnected. Overhead service drops need the utility involved.
Timber frame, siding, beams, and fixtures evaluated for reclamation value. This is worth doing before demolition, because it can materially change the economics.
Licensed removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials before general demolition. This is regulated work with its own documentation trail.
Mechanical demolition, with materials separated for recycling where practical. Metal roofing and structural steel usually have scrap value that offsets disposal.
Slab, foundation walls and buried footings removed if specified, then the site backfilled and graded. Leaving the foundation in place is cheaper but constrains future use.
If you are seeing any of this, call us before it gets more expensive.
| What you are seeing | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| Corrugated cement siding or roofing | Likely asbestos; test before any demolition quote |
| Hand-hewn beams with mortise joints | Salvage value; approach reclamation before demolition |
| Roof sagging but frame sound | May be repairable; get a structural opinion first |
| You may build on the footprint later | Specify full foundation and footing removal |
Structure type established and suspect materials tested for asbestos. Testing costs little relative to discovering the problem mid-demolition, which stops the job.
If the frame has value, approach reclamation companies before committing to mechanical demolition. This can change the economics and is worth the delay to explore.
Demolition permit obtained and utilities disconnected, including any overhead service drop, which requires coordination with the utility rather than the contractor.
Any regulated materials removed under the appropriate procedures first, then the structure demolished with materials separated for recycling and scrap where practical.
Foundation and slab taken out if specified, site backfilled, compacted and graded. Agree in advance what the finished site should look like.