Close Proximity Blasting Services

Close Proximity Blasting Contractor for Controlled Rock Excavation

Queensland Drill & Blast Services provides close proximity blasting services for civil construction, infrastructure, subdivisions and utility projects where vibration control, excavation accuracy and disciplined field execution are critical.

Close proximity blasting is used where rock must be excavated safely in constrained environments with nearby structures, live services, roads, utilities, rail assets or active work areas.

Whether the site involves excavation beside existing infrastructure, blasting near services, trenching through rock or constrained civil works with limited tolerance for disturbance, our team delivers practical, controlled blasting support backed by strong safety systems, planning discipline and real site experience.
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Why Choose QDBS for Close Proximity Blasting

Close proximity blasting demands more than technical design. It requires practical field judgement, disciplined drilling and strong coordination with the broader site team. These are often high-pressure environments where access is tight, services are nearby and the cost of a poor outcome is high.

Queensland Drill & Blast Services is engaged for close proximity blasting because we focus on controlled delivery, not guesswork.

Our team focuses on:

Blast methods suited to constrained site conditions
Drilling accuracy that supports cleaner excavation outcomes
Controlled charge placement and energy management
Safe work methods and exclusion zone planning
Practical coordination with supervisors, engineers and site teams
Blasting outcomes that reduce rework and support programme flow

We understand that on these jobs, the standard is not just whether the rock moved. The standard is whether the blast supported the next phase of the project safely and cleanly.
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Where Close Proximity Blasting Is Commonly Used

Our close proximity blasting services are suited to projects where excavation is required near existing assets, constrained boundaries or sensitive work zones.
Typical applications include:

Road and rail corridor works
Basement and civil excavations
Subdivision rock excavation
Trenching near utilities and services
Infrastructure upgrades and staged works
Constrained construction sitesworks near walls, culverts, buildings and buried services


Where site sensitivity, excavation precision and controlled outcomes matter, close proximity blasting can be the right method.

Industries We Service

Queensland Drill & Blast Services provides close proximity blasting across industries where vibration control, boundary accuracy and safe blasting near surrounding assets are critical.

Technology, QA/QC & Reporting

We utilise industry-leading technology so every blast is designed and executed with maximum accuracy, safety, and transparency, including drone surveying, blast design software and bore verification.
Drone surveying of face and bench surfaces for precise 3D blast area mapping, minimising survey exposure to on-site hazards.
Blast designs created using Orica ShotPlus software, optimising fragmentation, vibration control and safety.
Strict QA/QC to verify borehole alignment and depth accuracy.
Experience across non-electric and electronic systems, including Orica UniTronics for flexible, controlled initiation
Integration with Orica BlastIQ enabling real-time blast data capture and digital reporting (design, loading and performance data per shot).
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Reliable Mobilisation Across Australia

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Our crews are experienced in working across metropolitan, regional and remote environments. We mobilise efficiently with the equipment, safety systems and operational planning needed to support projects across multiple states.

Whether working on infrastructure corridors, quarry sites or remote developments, we bring the same disciplined approach to drilling accuracy and blasting execution.

Uptime & Maintenance Systems

Most delays aren’t geology they’re breakdowns and logistics.

Our in-house maintenance division ensures maximum reliability and uptime, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency and compliance, including:
24/7 support from experienced maintenance staff with fully equipped service vehicles
Strict preventative maintenance schedule to minimise downtime
OEM parts supported by a strong supplier partnership
Full in-house capabilities (hose fabrication, drifter rebuilds, full servicing)
MEX software used for daily defect reporting and pre-start checks