3R Deconstruction — Reduce, Reuse, RecycleGet a Quote

We take buildings
apart,
piece by piece.

3R Deconstruction is actually a dismantling company. For nearly twenty years we've recovered timber, brick, fixtures and architectural detail from buildings most people would have simply knocked down.

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Interior of a historic building during careful deconstruction, reclaimed timber stacked under exposed beams

Every board has a
second story.

Heart pine flooring from a 1902 schoolhouse. Solid oak doors with their original brass. Cream city brick by the pallet. If you're building or restoring with character in mind, start with what you can save.

Reclaimed wooden beams stacked, close-up of grain and end-cutsSalvaged vintage doors and windows arranged inside a warehouse
A craftsman carefully removing architectural trim in a historic interior
Nearly 20
Years of careful hands

Nearly 20 years of
careful hands.

3R Deconstruction was founded on a simple idea: buildings aren't trash. They're trim, timber, and tin waiting for the next house.

Today the same hands that took apart Victorian homes in the early 2000's still oversee every job. We don't subcontract the careful work. We do it ourselves, the way we always have.

20
Years
400+
Projects
85%
Diverted

Why use
3R Deconstruction.

Demolition wastes the building. Deconstruction respects it. Four reasons owners, contractors, and architects keep calling us back.

Two decades on site

Nearly 20 years of careful dismantling across the country — from Victorian homes to industrial buildings.

Up to 85% diverted from landfill

Materials are sorted, catalogued, and documented, routed to reuse, resale, or recycling — not the landfill.

Donation appraisals

Salvaged materials are documented so you can claim the IRS tax deduction for in-kind donations to non-profits.

Insured, licensed, owner-led

Clean cuts, clean exits, and proven experience to ensure that your project stays on schedule and on budget.

Buildings we've
taken apart.

Nine projects from the last ten years. Each one started with a walkthrough, ended with stacks of usable material, and kept tons of history out of the dumpster.
1890 Victorian Farmhouse — Caledonia, WITimber-Frame Dairy Barn — Burlington, WIDowntown Brick Storefront — Kenosha, WICountry Chapel Salvage — Mount Pleasant, WIHistoric Downtown Restaurant — Kenosha, WIMid-Century Apartment Building — Kenosha, WILakefront Estate — Winnetka, ILHistoric Chicago Brownstone — Chicago, ILLuxury Kitchen Deconstruction — Lake Forest, IL
2,800 sq ft
2023 · Caledonia, WI · 2,800 sq ft

1890 Victorian Farmhouse

Whole-house hand deconstruction. Recovered original pine flooring, lap siding, and trim — donated for a six-figure tax appraisal.

Waste diverted
78 tons
Financial benefit
$185,000

Deconstruct.
Deduct.

Choosing deconstruction over demolition can turn salvaged material into a meaningful charitable tax deduction. Talk to your CPA — and let us handle the documentation.

IRS-recognized in-kind donations

Salvaged materials donated to qualified 501(c)(3) non-profits — like Habitat for Humanity ReStore — are eligible for a charitable deduction at fair market value.

Professional appraisals

For donations over $5,000, the IRS requires a qualified appraisal. We coordinate with certified appraisers so your paperwork is airtight.

Often offsets the project cost

Whether it's a partial interior remodel or a full building takedown, the deduction value frequently equals — or exceeds — the difference between deconstruction and standard demolition.

Lower disposal & landfill fees

Diverting up to 85% of material from the landfill cuts hauling tonnage and tipping fees, lowering your overall project spend.

Do you have
a project?

Tell us about it. We'll come look, take notes, and put together a plan — usually within a few days.