PRECISION BLASTING, LLCRock Blasting and Drilling Contractor in Salmon and Hayden, Idaho
We drill, break and clear the rock that stands between you and the next stage of the job.
Idaho • Montana • Washington • Oregon • Nevada • Utah • New Mexico
Built for the problem in front of you
Every site is different. Rock can be addressed with high explosive, low explosive or non-explosive methods depending on the project, the site sensitivity and what needs to happen next.
Hard Rock Blasting
Break stubborn granite and basalt into manageable material so the project can move forward.
Learn more →Low Explosive
A powerful alternative when full conventional blasting is not the right fit.
Learn more →Non-Explosive Solutions
Quiet, controlled rock and concrete breaking for vibration-sensitive sites.
Learn more →Trenching in Rocky Soils
For utility, pipeline and foundation work stopped by hard rock.
Learn more →Stream & Pond Obstructions
Log jams, beaver dams and rock obstructions approached with care.
Learn more →Where we work
Salmon & Lemhi County
Granite, quartzite and volcanic rock sit close to the surface across the Lemhi Valley. Foundations, driveways, septic systems and utility trenches all run into it.
Salmon · Challis · North Fork · Leadore · Carmen · Tendoy
Rock blasting in Salmon →Coeur d'Alene & Kootenai County
The granite that gave Post Falls its quarries runs under the subdivisions. We work out of Hayden, so most of the county is a short run.
Coeur d'Alene · Hayden · Post Falls · Rathdrum · Athol · Spirit Lake
Rock blasting in Coeur d'Alene →Power is only useful when it is controlled
Controlled rock breaking is not about making a spectacle. It is about removing the obstacle so the work can continue.
Every shot is engineered: a specific hole pattern, a charge weight sized to the site, and a delay sequence that keeps ground vibration inside safe limits. That is the difference between blasting and simply setting off explosives.
Where a structure sits close to the work, we document it with a pre-blast survey beforehand and use seismograph vibration monitoring during the shot, so ground motion at your house or well is a measured number rather than a guess.
Where a site genuinely cannot take explosives, we use expanding grout — a chemical demolition agent that fractures rock and concrete with no vibration and no flyrock at all.
- Federally Explosives Licensed (ATF)
- Fully insured
- Blasting experience since 2013
- Licensed across ID, MT, WA, OR, NV, UT and NM
- Free on-site assessment and quote
- Owner-operated — you talk to Dan, not a call center
Real work. Real results.
Before-and-after images from real Precision Blasting projects. Conditions and methods vary by site.
Forest road project
Buried rock blocked a forest road. The work made room for the road to continue.
Site access in hard rock
A hard-rock obstacle approached so the next phase of the project could continue.
Dangerous tree blasting
A tree too dangerous to climb and too risky to cut, brought down safely from the ground.
Straight answers
How close to a house can you blast rock?
There is no single fixed distance. It is governed by scaled distance, which relates the charge weight fired per delay to how far away the nearest structure is. By reducing the charge per hole and splitting the shot across a delay sequence, controlled blasting can be performed safely on tight residential lots, not just open ground. We assess every site individually before designing the shot.
What does rock blasting cost in Idaho?
Cost depends on the volume of rock, how hard it is, how easily a drill can reach the site, and how close you are to structures. On solid rock, blasting is almost always less expensive than mechanical hammering, because a hoe ram can spend days on what a single shot breaks in an afternoon. We provide free on-site quotes so you get a real number rather than a phone estimate.
Do I need a permit to blast rock on my property in Idaho?
In most cases the blasting contractor holds the federal explosives license and handles the regulatory requirements, so the property owner does not pull a permit. Before any excavation you should call 811 to have buried utility lines located. Precision Blasting is federally explosives licensed and handles the notification requirements.
Is rock blasting cheaper than using a hoe ram or excavator?
On solid granite or basalt, almost always. A hydraulic hammer works well on fractured or weathered rock, but on competent rock it becomes days of pounding, machine wear and hourly billing. Drill and shoot breaks the same volume faster and leaves material sized for a loader.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Precision Blasting, LLC is federally explosives licensed through the ATF and carries insurance. Daniel Hall has been drilling and blasting since 2013, and the company was established in November 2020.
What areas do you serve?
We operate from two Idaho locations. From Salmon we serve Lemhi and Custer County including Challis, North Fork and Leadore. From Hayden we serve Kootenai County including Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum and Athol. We also work across Montana, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico.
Too big to dig and too hard to break?
Text a few photos of the rock, boulder, trench or tree in your way. We will tell you what it takes to move it — free, and on site.