When large embedded boulders crop up during civil or residential site development, they can stall equipment and throw project schedules off track. On busy thoroughfares like 152 St in Surrey, heavy pounding with large hoe rams isn’t always practical—especially when working close to active traffic lanes, underground services, or adjacent properties.
The Rockbusters team was brought on-site to execute a fast, controlled boulder splitting operation to eliminate the obstruction and keep the site moving.
Project Breakdown
- Location: 152 St, Surrey, BC
- Scope: Rapid splitting and removal of stubborn embedded boulders
- Timeline: Completed in 3 hours
- Crew: 2-man crew
- Equipment & Technique: Pneumatic rock drills and high-force pneumatic rock splitters
The Challenge & Solution
Massive boulders hidden beneath the surface present a tricky challenge: heavy impact hammers can shake surrounding ground structures, cause excess noise on busy corridors, and risk damaging nearby utilities.
Our 2-man team executed a low-vibration, highly efficient splitting strategy:
- Targeted Relief Drilling: Using compact pneumatic rock drills, the crew drilled precision entry holes straight into the stress points of the boulders.
- Pneumatic Splitting: High-pressure pneumatic splitters were inserted to exert massive mechanical force outward—cracking the granite-hard boulders instantly without shockwaves or flying debris.
- Swift Extraction: The fractured rock was reduced into manageable pieces for easy removal, clearing the footprint in a single morning.
Total time on site? Just 3 hours. Another fast, safe, and efficient job wrapped up by Rockbusters!
Facing stubborn boulders or rock obstructions on your Surrey job site?