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Ground Protection Case Studies

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See how ground protection mats keep sites moving in every sector. Explore real stories from construction, events, heritage sites and more, each showing how our mats solve access issues, protect the ground and deliver results when it matters. Get inspired by proven solutions for your next project.

Case Studies

Temporary Taxi Access And Waiting Area For York Racecourse Event
Case Study

Temporary Taxi Access And Waiting Area For York Racecourse Event

GroundGuards

GroundGuards used UltraTrack Pro and FastCover mats to create temporary taxi access and a waiting area over grass for a busy event at York Racecourse.

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XtremeMat Hire Supports Crane Access At Hull Leisure Centre
Construction

XtremeMat Hire Supports Crane Access At Hull Leisure Centre

GroundGuards supplied XtremeMat on hire to protect grass areas beside a leisure centre in Hull, creating temporary access for crane-assisted glass panel removal during renovation works.

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Temporary Site Routes Without Unnecessary Groundwork
Construction

Temporary Site Routes Without Unnecessary Groundwork

A Cheshire housing development needed a reliable temporary route for site vehicles moving through the project each day. XtremeMat was installed over stone to create a practical, hard-wearing surface without unnecessary groundwork.

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UltraTrack Temporary Car Park Ground Protection
Car Parking

UltraTrack Temporary Car Park Ground Protection

GroundGuards installed 168 UltraTrack mats to create a repeat temporary parking area while helping protect the ground beneath.

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XtremeMat Temporary Access for Directional Drilling in Wareham, Dorset
Directional Drilling

XtremeMat Temporary Access for Directional Drilling in Wareham, Dorset

GroundGuards supplied and installed over 700 XtremeMats during Phase 1 of a large directional drilling project in Wareham, Dorset, with additional mats installed for Phase 2 to maintain safe, stable access across field-based working areas.

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EnviroMat Protects Loose Stone Driveway During House Renovation
Case Study

EnviroMat Protects Loose Stone Driveway During House Renovation

GroundGuards used EnviroMat to create temporary access and parking for a house renovation, helping protect a loose stone driveway and nearby tree roots.

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Peat Bog Access for Motorway Services Build
Access Roads

Peat Bog Access for Motorway Services Build

661 XtremeMats installed on peat ground in Warrington to support sheet piling and construction of a new motorway services access road.

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XtremeMat Solar Installation in Winter Conditions
Emergency & Utility Access

XtremeMat Solar Installation in Winter Conditions

XtremeMat supported a solar installation in Norfolk, providing safe access, car parks and HGV turning areas during freezing winter conditions.

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Directional Drilling Access in Newport
Civil Engineering

Directional Drilling Access in Newport

For a directional drilling project in Newport, XtremeMat provided reliable access solutions that maintained progress throughout winter conditions.

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MaxiTrack Access for AC Installation
Access Roads

MaxiTrack Access for AC Installation

Narrow access and hard surfaces were no match for MaxiTrack, which enabled safe, stable access for new air conditioning units on a tight site.

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TuffTrak Access on Flood-Prone Farmland
Construction

TuffTrak Access on Flood-Prone Farmland

Discover how TuffTrak created stable access over rain-soaked farmland for a housing development, avoiding damage and delays in a flood-prone area.

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FastCover Walk Mats Protect Remembrance Site
Event Flooring & Structures

FastCover Walk Mats Protect Remembrance Site

FastCover mats protected wet grass in York during Remembrance Day, creating a safe and accessible space for the public to gather and honour the fallen.

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XtremeMat Access Route on Quayside
Civil Engineering

XtremeMat Access Route on Quayside

See how XtremeMat provided a durable, compliant access solution for wheeled plant operations on the quayside in Rye, East Sussex

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