Rock Breaking Contractor
Rock And Concrete. We Handle It.
Rock is common on sites across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Granite outcroppings, hard boulders, and existing concrete all stop jobs when the right equipment is not on site. Ruck Excavating runs a hydraulic hammer and has the quarry and heavy civil experience to use it efficiently. We break it, move it, and get your project back on track.
Rock breaking is common work in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. The granite geology across this region surprises a lot of builders. We have dealt with it on residential lots, commercial sites, and large civil projects. We know how to read the ground and work efficiently without destroying your schedule.
Broken material is handled on site or hauled off depending on what your project needs. One call, one crew, problem solved.
GET A FREE QUOTE- ✓Bedrock and ledge rock breaking
- ✓Granite boulders broken and removed
- ✓Existing foundation and slab demolition
- ✓Reinforced concrete breaking
- ✓Material hauled off or repurposed on site
- ✓BC One Call certified on every dig
- ✓WCB current, $5M liability insurance
Full Scope
What We Break
Bedrock & Ledge Rock
Granite and other hard rock formations broken with a hydraulic hammer. Foundation digs, utility trenches, and site grading where rock is in the way.
Boulders
Buried granite boulders broken apart and removed or repurposed. We find them, break them, and keep the job moving.
Concrete Foundations & Slabs
Existing foundations and reinforced slabs broken out cleanly. Rebar cut, concrete broken, and material loaded and removed from site.
Asphalt & Hardstand
Thick asphalt and concrete hardstand broken up and removed. Site cleared and ready for new surface, grading, or development.
Recent Work
Jobs On The Ground
How It Works
The Process
Assess & Quote
We look at what you are dealing with and give you a straight quote. Rock quantity, depth, access, and removal requirements all factor into the price.
BC One Call & Mobilize
Utilities located before any work starts. Equipment mobilized and positioned. We plan the break sequence for maximum efficiency.
Break, Load & Clear
Rock broken, material loaded and removed or stockpiled. Site left ready for the next phase of your project.
Common Questions
FAQ
What can you break with a hydraulic hammer?
Bedrock, granite boulders, existing concrete foundations, slabs, and reinforced concrete. If it needs breaking, the hammer handles it.
Do you work on residential lots?
Yes. Rock breaking on residential lots is common in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley where granite outcroppings and buried boulders are a regular obstacle.
Can you break rock near existing structures?
Yes. We work carefully in tight sites. Vibration and proximity to adjacent structures are always considered before we start.
Do you remove the broken material?
Yes. Broken rock and concrete is loaded and hauled off site, or crushed and repurposed on site depending on your project needs.
How do I know if I need a hydraulic hammer?
Call us and describe what you are dealing with. We will tell you straight what the right approach is and get you a quote fast.
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Rock In The Way? We Fix That.
Call us or send a request. We will get back to you fast with a straight answer on scope, timeline, and price.