Empire Demolition and Hauling is a demolition contractor based in Sacramento, serving property owners throughout North Highlands and the surrounding Sacramento metro. Our crews handle residential and commercial demolition, excavation, land clearing, debris hauling and site preparation.
North Highlands is one of the older communities north of Sacramento. It showed up in the census back in 1960 and has grown to roughly 49,000 people. Like Foothill Farms next door, it’s unincorporated, so Sacramento County handles the permits here, not a city.
The area has a real mix. Residential streets fill most of it, but there’s commercial and industrial land too, especially around the former McClellan Air Force Base. The base closed through the federal base closure process in the 1990s and now runs as McClellan Business Park.
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House demo, garage and shed teardowns, pool removal, interior and commercial demo
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Foundation digs, trenching, grading and pad prep
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Overgrown lots, brush, trees, stumps and old debris
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Driveway and slab removal, curb and gutter repair, ADA ramps
Request an EstimateWith homes on one side and industrial buildings on the other, jobs here run from small to pretty big. Here’s what tends to come up:
On the commercial side, we can handle selective demo, where only part of a building comes out, or a full teardown down to a clean, graded pad.
We’ve been doing demolition and site work across the Sacramento region for more than 30 years. Every job runs with our own crew and our own equipment. We don’t sub anything out, so the people who walk your property are the people who do the work.
We’re licensed and insured. We get utilities marked before digging, keep dust down with water, and protect anything that’s staying. On commercial jobs we plan truck routes and staging before day one, so there’s no guessing once the machines show up.
We cover all of North Highlands in ZIP code 95660, including:
We also work in the communities that border it, like Foothill Farms, Antelope and Rio Linda. From Sacramento, it’s a quick drive up Watt Avenue for our trucks and equipment. You can find Empire Demolition and Hauling on Google Maps and see more of our reviews there.
North Highlands is unincorporated, so demolition permits go through Sacramento County, not the City of Sacramento.
The Sac Metro Air District requires an asbestos survey and 10 days' notice before demolishing commercial and larger buildings. Most single family homes are exempt.
Structures from earlier decades can hide surprises like old slabs, buried footings or abandoned lines. We plan for them.
Power, gas and water need to be shut off before anything comes down.
Both roads stay busy. We schedule hauling to dodge the heaviest hours when we can.
Check the latest permit steps on the Sacramento County Building Permits and Inspection page. If it’s confusing, just ask. We’ll walk you through it.
Who handles demolition permits in North Highlands?
Sacramento County, since North Highlands isn’t a city.
Do you do commercial and industrial demolition here?
Yes. We handle selective demo, interior demo and full commercial teardowns.
Do I need an asbestos survey?
For commercial and larger buildings, yes, plus 10 days' notice to the air district. Most single family homes don’t.
Can you take down a detached garage or shed?
Absolutely. It’s one of the most common jobs we do.
Do you work in ZIP code 95660?
Yes, all of it, plus Foothill Farms, Antelope and Rio Linda nearby.
How much does demolition cost in North Highlands?
It depends on the size, materials, access and hauling. We’ll give you a free estimate after a site visit.
Do you remove the concrete and foundation too?
Yes. We can break out slabs and footings and haul it all away.
Can you grade the lot after demo?
Yes. We grade in house, so the lot’s ready for whatever’s next.
North Highlands keeps changing, from the neighborhoods off Watt Avenue to the reused buildings at McClellan. We like being part of that.
Planning a teardown off Watt Avenue or a slab removal near Elkhorn Blvd? Check availability in North Highlands and tell us what you’ve got. Call Empire Demolition and Hauling at (916) 579-2533 for a free estimate from our Sacramento crew.
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