Ground Protection Case Studies

Real Projects. Real Results.

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.

Access Roads

UltraTrack Hire for Agricultural Access in Cumbria

Aug 17, 2026 GroundGuards

GroundGuards adapted an UltraTrack hire installation in Cumbria when the original access point was too restricted for machinery, helping minimise disruption while supporting agricultural access.

Civil Engineering

300 XtremeMats Create a Protected Drilling Area in Bridgnorth

Directional drilling depends on more than specialist equipment. See how planned ground protection can support stable access, protect grassed surfaces and create a practical work area, with a 300 XtremeMat installation in Bridgnorth.

Case Study

Temporary Taxi Access And Waiting Area For York Racecourse Event

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.