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Empire Demolition and Hauling is a Sacramento based demolition contractor serving Fair Oaks and the surrounding communities east of the city. Our crews handle residential and commercial demolition, excavation, land clearing, concrete removal and debris hauling.
Fair Oaks isn’t part of Sacramento or Orangevale. It’s its own unincorporated community in Sacramento County, with about 32,000 residents and its own county community plan. The American River runs along its southern edge, and neighbors include Carmichael to the west, Citrus Heights to the north and Orangevale to the east.
It also has a long memory. Fair Oaks was laid out in 1895 as a farming colony, with families planting citrus and olives on parcels of 5 to 20 acres. A hard freeze in 1932 wiped out the groves, and after World War II the old farmland slowly filled in with homes. That agricultural history is still reflected in some of Fair Oaks’ larger parcels, established properties and mature trees.
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Older home teardowns, garages, barns and outbuildings, pool removal, interior demo
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Foundation digs for rebuilds, trenching, grading on sloped lots
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Overgrown acreage, brush, stumps and old orchard debris
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Long driveways, patios, old slabs, curb and gutter
Request an EstimateFair Oaks has a mix of old farm lots, postwar ranch homes and newer subdivisions. These are the jobs that come up most:
We’ve been doing demolition and site work around the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Every job uses our own people and our own machines. No subcontractors, which keeps the schedule tight and the accountability simple.
We’re licensed and insured. We get utilities marked before digging and keep dust under control. On older lots, we look for buried footings, old irrigation lines and forgotten slabs, and we keep heavy equipment clear of the oak roots you want to save.
We serve properties throughout Fair Oaks, including the 95628 area:
We also work in Carmichael, Citrus Heights and Orangevale next door. You can find Empire Demolition and Hauling on Google Maps and read more of our reviews.
Fair Oaks is unincorporated, so demolition permits go through Sacramento County.
Sacramento County requires a permit to remove or prune native oaks, even on private residential lots. In a place called Fair Oaks, that comes up a lot.
The Village has special planning and preservation regulations, and some development projects are subject to additional design and site requirements.
Land near the river and around the Village can be steep. We plan equipment and grading carefully so slopes stay stable.
Former orchard land can hide old wells, irrigation pipe and buried debris. We plan for it before digging.
Certain demolition projects are subject to Sac Metro Air District asbestos survey and notification requirements, including a 10-day notification period for applicable demolition projects.
Before any tree work, check the county’s tree permit page. We’ll help you sort out the rest of the plan.
Is Fair Oaks part of the City of Sacramento?
No. It’s an unincorporated community in Sacramento County with its own community plan.
Who issues demolition permits in Fair Oaks?
Sacramento County handles demolition permits here.
Do I need a permit to remove an oak tree?
Often, yes. Sacramento County requires permits for removal or pruning of native oaks on private property, subject to applicable requirements and exemption.
Are there extra rules in Fair Oaks Village?
Yes. The Village has special planning rules that limit grading and protect its historic look.
Can you tear down an older home and prep the lot?
Yes. We demo, haul, clear and grade so the lot is ready for your builder.
Can you work on sloped lots near the river?
Yes. We plan equipment placement and grading to keep slopes stable.
How much does demolition cost in Fair Oaks?
It depends on the size, materials, access and hauling. We’ll give you a free estimate after we see the site.
Do you work in 95628?
Yes, all of it, plus Carmichael, Citrus Heights and Orangevale.
Fair Oaks still feels like a small town in a lot of ways. We keep that in mind and work like guests in the neighborhood.
Have an old garage to clear off Madison Avenue or a teardown planned near Fair Oaks Village? Check availability in Fair Oaks and tell us about your property. Call Empire Demolition and Hauling at (916) 579-2533 for a free estimate from our Sacramento crew.
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