The Legacy of

Sterling P. Holloway III, Inc.

Historical Photos & Articles Circa 1960

Sterling P. Holloway III, Inc. is a demolition company with the heart of family at its center.  For over 50 years, the Holloway family has served the Sacramento area and parts of Northern California and Nevada, providing unparalleled expertise and service. What began as a single owner operator company, founded in the early 1970s, has stood the trials of time and evolved into a leading demolition firm serving private, government, commercial and industrial customers.

Who We Are:

Founder Sterling P. Holloway III started the company in Los Angeles as an owner operator with the vision for something great for his growing family and commitment to community. In 1972 the family and business moved to Auburn CA in search of a place to put down roots, breath in a rural lifestyle and expand a budding business. Since then, Sterling P. Holloway III, Inc. has sustained both the family and community forward identity that has become an undertone for quality and commitment ever since.


Building from three generations of experience our scope of expertise includes both large and small projects including commercial and industrial building demolition, residential structure removal, and site clearing and recycling. SPH3 is most well known in the industry for their experience and skill in bridge removal, large and small. We have the proven ability, resources and commitment to tackle projects with the integrity, on time, and within budget. Safety is at the foundation of everything we do to ensure of employees show up for dinner with their families.


SPH3 brings the toughest demolition projects down to a manageable level. We develop custom solutions to the challenges presented by most facilities and help owners prepare their properties for reuse. 

Our Commitment:

Your experience with SPH3 will start with a firm handshake and an honest bid. Our estimators will conduct a comprehensive site assessment and engage necessary engineering evaluations to tackle challenging projects safely and efficiently.  Our foreman and equipment operators will great you with a smile and poses professional project management skills and have a keen eye for environmental stewardship practices. Leaving no trace, we will only talk about “what was there before” and pave the way for what is to come. 

Ready to get started? Call (530) 878-1800 today to learn more!

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