Ground Protection Hire FAQs

Our range includes aluminium trackway panels, I-Track pitch covering and pedestrian walkway, rubber track mats with connectors, standard cable ramps and accessible cable ramps. These products can help protect surfaces and create practical routes for vehicles, equipment, crew and visitors.

Ground protection can reduce damage to grass, pitches and other sensitive surfaces while helping people, vehicles and machinery move around the site. It can also support better route planning in changing conditions. The solution should be selected for the surface, expected loads, traffic and weather exposure.

Aluminium trackway is commonly used to create temporary access for vehicles or heavy site traffic over suitable ground. Its suitability depends on vehicle weights, traffic frequency, soil conditions, gradients and the route. These factors should be assessed before the trackway layout and quantity are confirmed.

Connected rubber mats can provide temporary protection and access for appropriate pedestrian, equipment or vehicle movements, depending on site conditions and loading. They may be useful where a flexible protection system is needed. Tell us the intended use, route length, surface and expected loads so we can advise.

Yes. The range includes I-Track pitch covering that can also create pedestrian walkways. The layout and suitability will depend on the pitch, event activities, duration, expected footfall and venue requirements. Early planning with the venue is important when protecting specialist or high-value surfaces.

Ground protection is a broad term covering products designed for surfaces beneath vehicles, machinery or people. A pedestrian walkway is specifically planned for foot traffic. The product and layout should match the users, accessibility requirements, surface, gradients, expected volume and crossing points.

Yes. Standard yellow-and-black cable ramps and accessible cable ramps are listed in the range. They help protect cables and manage crossing points. Cable routes should still be carefully planned to minimise trip hazards, avoid emergency routes and provide suitable access for all users.

Measure the length and width of each vehicle route, work area, pitch covering and pedestrian walkway. Allow for turning areas, loading zones, entrances and connections between key locations. A marked-up site plan and details of the expected traffic will help us calculate the appropriate product quantities.

Ground protection can help maintain access and limit surface damage when conditions deteriorate, but it does not remove every weather or ground risk. Drainage, slopes, soil strength, installation and traffic must all be considered. A wet-weather contingency plan should form part of the wider event plan.

Plan it as soon as the site layout, access routes and expected traffic are known. Early booking is particularly important for large areas, sensitive venues and peak event dates. It also allows time to review ground conditions, venue requirements, measurements and installation or removal schedules.