About Us

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Decades of Specialty Contracting Across the Southeast

Our crews operate across the Southeast, supporting projects in industries ranging from highways and power plants to utilities and large-scale development. We go where the work is and where our expertise is needed most.

Providing comprehensive rock drilling and blasting services to the construction and mining industries since 1992.

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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.

1992

2000

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

2000

2007

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

2007

2009

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

2009

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.

2016

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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Leadership

The Palmetto Rock Services, Inc. team is committed to delivering exceptional rock drilling, blasting, and fracturing services to our clients. In addition, our dedication to safety and unmatched customer service ensure a great experience from your first phone call with us through when the dust finally settles at your project site.

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Timothy C. Halligan

President

Timothy C. Halligan

President

For more than 20 years, Tim Halligan has provided the leadership and vision that helped shape Palmetto Rock into the company it is today.

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Chris Broom

Executive Vice President

Chris Broom

Executive Vice President

Over his 29 years with Palmetto Rock Services, Chris Broom has built a lasting legacy of leadership, mentorship, and family.

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Elizabeth Epps

CFO

Elizabeth Epps

CFO

Through thoughtful leadership and financial expertise, Elizabeth Epp's has helped support the growth, stability, and long-term success of Palmetto Rock.

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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