Demolishing Barns

[Shrop84]

Hi all,

I've got some barns that need to disappear. I know, I know, seems a waste, but they're no longer used and it's the only way I'm going to be able to build the family a new home (one that actually has insulation!).

Asbestos roofing sheets (graded "very low risk"). Plan is to take these down myself with a cherry picker. Hopefully still alive at the end of it. It's one of those jobs that I don't really want to do, but will be glad when I've done it - don't want to have to pay out a small fortune to someone else. Any better ideas?

Then on to the frames.

360 and grab?

What about the steel structure? Is worth exploring the idea that someone would want to come and dismantle it to have it for free? Or rip / pull / push it down and sell as scrap?

Ideas for dealing with all the concrete waste efficiently?

Cheers
Jim

 

[Steevo]

@grainboy

 

[Steevo]

@Forever Fendt also?

 

[Wellytrack]

Barns???

 

[Doing it for the kids]

Cost for a professional demo may be a lot less than you think.

recently had to take 3 down as part of a planning swop - was very pleased with the finances behind it!

 

[michael N123]

You could make the lot disappear in a day with a big digger

 

[Steevo]

Cost for a professional demo may be a lot less than you think.

recently had to take 3 down as part of a planning swop - was very pleased with the finances behind it!

Agreed!

 

[Doing it for the kids]

You could make the lot disappear in a day with a big digger

ummm the OP has already confirmed asbestos on site - irresponsible comment!

 

[grainboy]

Happy to quote.
Where are they,

 

[br jones]

get of rid abestos properly ,someone will want the frame,concrete thru a crusher

 

[Shrop84]

Happy to quote.
Where are they,

Thanks!
Shropshire - Telford
Too far from you?

 

[Shrop84]

Cost for a professional demo may be a lot less than you think.

recently had to take 3 down as part of a planning swop - was very pleased with the finances behind it!

Interesting. I've just made an assumption here based on other things I've read. I suppose I should get some quotes in. Thanks for sharing your experience.

 

[Shrop84]

get of rid abestos properly ,someone will want the frame,concrete thru a crusher

Thanks for advice br jones

 

[grainboy]

I’ll go anywhere.
I’ll pm you,

 

[spin cycle]

think i'd get rid of asbestos and convert the buildings into a home.....that concrete span as single story as open plan living space then the taller one behind with mezzanine floor for bedrooms.....kitchen/utility/office/spare beds underneath.....be fantastic

 

[George from SJM Planning]

think i'd get rid of asbestos and convert the buildings into a home.....that concrete span as single story as open plan living space then the taller one behind with mezzanine floor for bedrooms.....kitchen/utility/office/spare beds underneath.....be fantastic

I'd be looking at conversion before demolition. No value once demolished - either in monetary value or planning fallback.

 

[Steevo]

I'd be looking at conversion before demolition. No value once demolished - either in monetary value or planning fallback.

Wise words!

 

[George from SJM Planning]

Wise words!

I do try

 

[Wellytrack]

When is a barn a barn and not a shed?

 

[Adeptandy]

When is a barn a barn and not a shed?

A shed stores things, a barn can be converted to £