Business Details
We founded Able Blasting in the 1960s and have accumulated over 50 years of hands-on blasting expertise across Australia. Our family-owned operation is now led by Barry alongside his sons Craig, Ross, and Grant, ensuring decades of practical knowledge guide every project. We specialise in controlled blasting and tight-access excavation for residential, civil, and industrial clients throughout Melbourne and Victoria. Our team holds all required licences and maintains the highest safety standards on every site we manage. We have successfully completed projects ranging from delicate backyard pool excavations to large-scale infrastructure developments and chimney demolitions.
Our innovative approach allows us to solve complex rock removal challenges where conventional machinery fails. We design precise blast patterns to protect sensitive structures and minimise vibration in built-up areas. Clients trust us for our transparency, compliance, and cost-effective solutions tailored to unique site conditions. We provide both explosive and non-explosive rock splitting methods to suit project requirements. Our reputation as Victoria's leading controlled blasting specialists stems from consistent delivery of safe, efficient outcomes. We remain committed to professional excellence and client satisfaction on every engagement.
Our innovative approach allows us to solve complex rock removal challenges where conventional machinery fails. We design precise blast patterns to protect sensitive structures and minimise vibration in built-up areas. Clients trust us for our transparency, compliance, and cost-effective solutions tailored to unique site conditions. We provide both explosive and non-explosive rock splitting methods to suit project requirements. Our reputation as Victoria's leading controlled blasting specialists stems from consistent delivery of safe, efficient outcomes. We remain committed to professional excellence and client satisfaction on every engagement.
Highlights and features
- We bring over fifty years of proven blasting expertise.
- Our fully licensed team ensures highest safety standards.
- We specialise in tight-access and vibration-sensitive site solutions.
- Our second-generation family operation delivers innovative rock removal methods.
- We provide both explosive and non-explosive blasting options.
Services
Controlled Rock Blasting
We design precise blast patterns for controlled rock fragmentation in sensitive urban and residential environments. Our licensed blasters manage vibration and flyrock to protect adjacent structures during excavation. This service suits civil infrastructure, basement construction, and confined site developments requiring safe hard rock removal.
Swimming Pool Excavation
We excavate pool shells in tight residential backyards using controlled blasting or non-expansive splitting techniques. Our team minimises ground vibration to safeguard existing dwellings and underground services throughout the process. Homeowners and builders rely on our expertise for efficient rock removal where machinery cannot access.
Hard Rock Excavation
We remove massive hard rock formations for road construction, foundation works, and large-scale infrastructure projects across Victoria. Our blast designs optimise fragmentation for efficient haulage and crushing while maintaining strict safety compliance. Clients engage us when conventional mechanical excavation proves ineffective or uneconomical for resistant geology.
Cliff Face Stabilisation
We stabilise hazardous rock faces and slopes using controlled blasting, scaling, and rock bolting for public safety and development approval. Our specialists assess geological risks and design mitigation measures for coastal cliffs, road cuttings, and construction sites. This service ensures long-term stability and regulatory compliance for landowners and authorities.
Non-Explosive Rock Splitting
We employ hydraulic splitting and expanding grout techniques for rock removal in vibration-sensitive areas where blasting is prohibited. This method fractures rock silently without flyrock, making it ideal for heritage sites, hospitals, and occupied residential zones. Our operators deliver precise splitting for foundations, trenches, and confined structural modifications.
