Precision rock excavation for challenging Seacoast sites—safe, efficient, and built to last.
Faskianos Excavation provides professional ledge hammering and rock removal across York, Kittery, Ogunquit, Wells and the Seacoast of New Hampshire, including Portsmouth, Rye, North Hampton, and surrounding towns. From foundation footprints to utility trenches and driveways, our team removes ledge safely and efficiently while protecting nearby structures, utilities, and wetlands.
What We Do
- Ledge hammering for foundations, additions, garages, and walk-out basements
- Rock removal for driveways, roads, and parking lots
- Trench rock breaking for water, sewer, electric, and communications
- Grade adjustments and cut/fill to meet design elevations
- On-site rock processing (when feasible) for reuse as structural base or riprap
- Export and disposal of unsuitable rock and spoils
When You Need Ledge Hammering
- Excavation exposes solid ledge or oversized boulders in the build area
- Elevation plans require cutting grade into bedrock
- Trenches for utilities hit refusal and can’t be dug conventionally
- Drainage or septic systems need design depth and proper pitch through rocky soils
Our Process
- Site Assessment & Locate: Review plans, mark utilities (Dig Safe), evaluate access, setbacks, and environmental constraints.
- Method Selection: Choose the safest, most efficient removal method—typically hydraulic hammering; we coordinate with engineers where required.
- Controlled Hammering: Experienced operators use modern breakers to minimize vibration and protect nearby foundations and finishes.
- Load, Haul, or Reuse: Rock is exported or processed on site (when permitted) for structural fill, base, or slope protection.
- Final Grading & Compaction: Subgrade is brought to plan elevation, compacted, and prepared for the next trade (foundation, utilities, paving).
Safety, Permits & Coordination
We follow strict safety protocols, maintain clear communication with homeowners, builders, and inspectors, and coordinate with engineers when ledge removal affects foundations, drainage, or septic design. If blasting becomes necessary, we can bring in a licensed partner and manage the workflow end to end.
Why Choose Faskianos
- Local expertise: Deep experience with Seacoast ledge, granite, and glacial till
- Precision equipment: Modern excavators with calibrated hydraulic hammers
- Property protection: Methods that reduce vibration and collateral impact
- Full service: Integrated site work, foundation excavation, utility trenching, and drainage
Service Area
Based in York, Maine, we serve York, Kittery, Eliot, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk and New Hampshire’s Seacoast, including Rye, Portsmouth, North Hampton, Hampton, Stratham, and nearby towns.
FAQs
Do I need a permit for ledge removal?
Mechanical hammering typically follows your project’s excavation permit; blasting requires additional permits and notifications. We’ll advise based on your town and scope.
Will hammering damage my home?
We use controlled techniques, appropriate standoff distances, and experienced operators to minimize vibration. For sensitive sites, we can coordinate pre-condition surveys or monitoring.
Can removed rock be reused on site?
Often, yes. When feasible, we process rock for structural base, backfill, or erosion control, saving time and material costs.
Ready to remove ledge the right way? Contact Faskianos Excavation for a site assessment and estimate.
Serving Southern Maine and the Seacoast of New Hampshire.
