Horizontal directional drilling
Trenchless utility installation for lines and conduit, with reduced surface disruption where site conditions allow.
Explore directional drillingWASHINGTON & OREGON / UNDERGROUND SERVICES
Built for the
work below.
Empire Directional Drilling
& Vac Services
Horizontal directional drilling, hydro excavation and dependable utility support for the infrastructure that connects our communities.
FIELD EQUIPMENT / EMPIRE VAC SERVICESLicensed • Insured • BondedWA Contractor License EMPIRVS7510KWashington & Oregon
01 / CAPABILITIES
One partner.
Connected underground services.
From trenchless installation to precise utility exposure and vacuum work, Empire supports the next stage of your project.
Hydro excavation & utility exposure
Daylighting, potholing and excavation support around underground infrastructure, with attention to existing utilities.
Explore excavation servicesVacuum & cleaning services
Debris removal, tank and vault cleaning, industrial cleaning and vacuum support for planned and urgent work.
Explore vacuum servicesPRIMARY CAPABILITY
A route forward.
Less disturbance
at the surface.
Horizontal directional drilling
HDD creates a trenchless path for underground installation. Where ground conditions, existing utilities and project requirements allow, it can reduce the need for continuous open excavation across the surface.
Empire now offers directional drilling alongside hydro excavation and vacuum services, supporting utility work from exposure through installation.
Discuss your drilling projectPOTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
- Water lines & irrigation
- Telecom & communications conduit
- Electrical conduit
- Utility crossings
- Underground infrastructure
Every site has different requirements.
Contact Empire to discuss the proposed route, site access, ground conditions, utility conflicts and installation needs. We’ll discuss suitability for your project.
Utility excavation / field workUTILITY-CONSCIOUS EXCAVATION
See what’s below.
Plan what comes next.
Hydro excavation uses water to loosen soil and vacuum equipment to remove material. It supports targeted excavation and exposure of underground utilities before the next phase of work.
Daylighting & potholing
Expose buried utilities to support verification of their position and depth.
Utility locating support
Field exposure to assist utility identification and project planning.
Trenching & installation support
Excavation and field support for underground utility work, including residential projects where appropriate.
VACUUM & CLEANING SERVICES
Field support.
Beyond excavation.
Vacuum services for material removal, access openings and cleaning work. Discuss the material, access and site requirements with Empire before scheduling.
- Debris removal
- Tank / vault cleaning
- Industrial cleaning
- Vacuum services
Emergency services
For urgent excavation or vacuum needs, call to discuss availability and site requirements.
(509) 307-7062
02 / COMMERCIAL & PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Supporting the people
who build and maintain.
Underground work depends on clear coordination. Empire’s approach puts communication, jobsite professionalism and utility-conscious excavation at the center of field support.
Projects we support
- Municipalities, public works & government agencies
- General contractors & utility contractors
- Telecom, water & sewer infrastructure
- Commercial development
- Industrial facilities
- Residential utility work
Responsive scheduling, reliable field support and attention to reducing unnecessary surface disturbance help keep teams aligned with the work ahead.
03 / FIELD EXPERIENCE
Real work.
From the field.
Empire project photography: utility exposure, roadside work, residential excavation, vacuum cleaning and restoration.
04 / WHY EMPIRE
Professional at the surface.
Thoughtful below it.
Safety-conscious operations and clear communication guide our approach to each jobsite.
Utility awareness
Discuss existing utility information, exposure needs and site constraints before excavation or installation.
Jobsite coordination
Align on access, scope, schedule and the work sequence with your project team.
Respect for the site
Choose an approach suited to the work and site conditions, with attention to unnecessary surface disturbance.
05 / ABOUT EMPIRE
Experience in the field.
A company moving forward.
Founded in 2025, Empire Vac Services is expanding as Empire Directional Drilling & Vac Services. Our owner brings approximately 15 years of industry experience to the business.
The addition of horizontal directional drilling extends our underground services, alongside hydro excavation, utility exposure and vacuum work.
Licensed • Insured • Bonded
WA Contractor License EMPIRVS7510K
ACROSS THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Washington & Oregon.
Serving all of Washington and Oregon. Share your project location, access requirements and schedule so we can discuss field support for your site.
Tell us where you’re working06 / START A CONVERSATION
Let’s talk
about your project.
Tell us what you need, where the work is located and your timeline. Empire will follow up to discuss the scope and next steps.
Contact Empire
(509) 307-7062info@empirevacservices.comMon–Fri · 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Serving all of Washington & Oregon
Need urgent service? Call to discuss availability.