Located in Newcastle, CA since 1982, Neil’s Controlled Blasting has been a leader in the drilling, blasting, and slope stabilization industries for over 40 years. NCB projects include difficult access drilling, blasting in close proximity to critical structures, structure excavations near dams and powerhouses, high angle rope access work, rockfall mitigation, and slope stabilization.
NCB’s strong safety culture has played a significant role in their success over the last four decades. NCB’s field team consists of qualified personnel with countless years of combined experience. Their vast knowledge base and field experience give them the ability to effectively spot and address potentially dangerous situations.
NCB takes pride in their work and has successfully completed major projects for an assortment of private, public and governmental agencies. These include the US Army Corp of Engineers, CA Department of Water Resources, US Bureau of Reclamation, California DOT, Nevada DOT, El Dorado County DOT, Federal Highway Administration, Union Pacific Railroad, and Multiple local water agencies (i.e PCWA, NID, EID).
Featured NCB Clients
Contractor Licenses
• CA Contractor’s License: #797732 / Class A
• NV Contractor’s License: #0071733 / Class A
• WA Contractor’s License: #NeilsCB761KP
• OR Contractor’s License: #252744
• ID Contractor’s License: #5861879
• UT Contractor’s License: #8377120-5501
• AZ Contractor’s License: #358401
Featured Customers Include
• PG&E
• Caltrans
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• Placer County Water Agency (PCWA)
• Nevada Irrigation District (NID)
• El Dorado Irrigation District (EID)
• Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
• Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT)
• Numerous California County Public Works Departments
• Lennar
• Toll Brothers
• Elliot Homes
Service Areas
• California
• Nevada
• Oregon
• Washington
• Arizona
• Utah
• Wyoming
• Idaho
• Montana
Professional Accreditations & Industry Association Memberships
• PCWR#: 1000010829 (DIR)
• High Angle Rope Access Rescue Technicians
• CAL OSHA Certified Blasters
• Nevada Certified Blasters
• ACI Certified Shotcrete Nozzlemen
• Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Certified and Compliant
• Post Tensioning Institute (PTI) Certified Foremen
• Certified Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Member