Rock Drilling & Blasting Excellence Across the Southeast

Precision rock drilling, controlled blasting, mechanical solutions and crushing services delivered with unmatched safety, integrity, and years of experience.

Delivering Since 1992
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About Palmetto Rock

Since 1992, Palmetto Rock has been a trusted specialty contractor in rock drilling and blasting, partnering with contractors, developers, and owners throughout the Carolinas and Southeast to prepare sites, accelerate schedules, and deliver superior results every time.

With our thorough on-site assessments and tailored approaches, we offer every client a solution that helps them stay compliant.

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Our Services

At Palmetto Rock, we provide comprehensive drilling and blasting solutions tailored to the unique needs of each project. From initial planning through project execution, our team is committed to providing reliable service, technical expertise, and results-driven solutions that help our clients move forward with confidence.

Unmatched Levels of Safety & Professionalism

Unwavering Commitment to Safety

Safety isn’t just policy, it’s at the core of everything we do, protecting crews, clients, and communities.

Decades of Experience

Over 30 years providing rock drilling, blasting, and mechanical services with precision and reliability.

Comprehensive Service Suite

From drilling and blasting to mechanical fracturing and crushing, we tailor solutions to your project needs.

Proven Performance

A flexible fleet and highly skilled team ready for projects of any scale across multiple industries.

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Excellence in Safety

We’re proud to share that we’ve earned the 2026 Construction Safety Excellence Award, thanks to the continued strength of our safety and health management system. Safety isn’t a talking point for us. It’s built into every part of the job. From PPE to project planning, our teams approach every task with the goal of getting each other home safely. This line of work brings unique challenges, and our crews meet them with a disciplined, safety-first approach.

Thank you to AGC for the recognition, and to our people for living out that standard every day.

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It’s All About Our People

We look for individuals with a strong skill set, on the job experience, great work ethic, and desire to work for a company where each individual is appreciated and considered a vital part of the team. We’re proud to be a family run company, with generations of leadership and team members who have grown with us over time. That legacy creates a culture where people stay, grow, and build careers together.

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Our History

Palmetto Rock Services, Inc. is founded as a specialty subcontractor to provide comprehensive rock drilling and blasting services to the construction and mining industries in the Carolinas and Georgia with Mr. Hase Broom and all his expertise, experience, and leadership at the helm.

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2000

We perform our first major highway drilling and blasting subcontract for the new J. Verne Smith Parkway project in Greer, SC.

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2007

We perform our first major power industry drilling and blasting project at Cliffside Steam Station in Cliffside, NC.

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2009

We provided drilling and blasting services for two new nuclear reactors—VC Summer Units 2 & 3—in Jenkinsville, SC.

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2016

We acquire and use a Unitronic 600 Electronic Blasting System on a highly sensitive drilling and blasting project at the Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, SC.

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2020

Chris Broom is promoted to Vice President of Palmetto Rock.

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2022

Palmetto Rock celebrates 30 years in business and continues to expand throughout the Southeast.

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2026

We performed our largest blast to date at a critical energy infrastructure project with 85,000 lbs of explosives used in a single shot.

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Testimonials

I’ve worked with the Palmetto Rock team for over 10 years and have never had issues with the quality. Regardless of a project’s needs, I know that we will be happy with their professionalism and quality of work.

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D. Craig Greeson

Sr. PM at CK Contractors & Development

I am confident in my recommendation of Palmetto Rock. Their professionalism is exemplary, their safety is excellent, and their performance has always met or exceeded our expectations.

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Todd Price

Line Division Manager at Dellinger, Inc.

Palmetto Rock performed a large scale blasting project on our site that had some unique challenges with no issues. They were knowledgeable and professional while on-site and displayed teamwork while interfacing with multiple groups on the project.

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Chris Rickman

Project Manager at Duke Energy

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