Grass Protection Mats Hire
Prevent vehicle damage to lawns, parks, sports fields, and sensitive landscapes. Our mats spread weight evenly — protecting the ground while keeping your project moving.
Grass is surprisingly fragile. A single lorry crossing a wet lawn can leave ruts that take months to recover. A weekend festival can turn a pristine park into a mud bath. Once the grass is gone, it is expensive to repair and the landowner is never happy. Grass protection mats are the simple, effective solution — they spread vehicle and pedestrian weight so the turf stays intact.
GT Trax supplies three grass protection systems for different needs: heavy-duty vehicle mats, perforated mats that let light through for longer installations, and lightweight pedestrian mats. All available for hire nationwide — delivered, laid, and collected on your schedule.
How much does grass protection cost?
Grass protection is priced by area covered. Here is what affects the quote.
Area to cover
The main factor. A single access route might need 50 mats; a full event site with multiple vehicle routes could need several hundred. Volume pricing applies.
Hire duration
Most grass protection hires are short-term — a weekend event or a week of construction access. Longer hires benefit from better daily rates.
Ground sensitivity
Delicate turf, wet conditions, or heritage sites may need specific mat types. We will recommend the right product — no extra cost, just the right choice.
For a firm quote, call 0800 088 6224 or use our contact form. We will need your site location, ground type, and what vehicles need access.
Grass protection products
PowerTrax 40
The most popular choice for grass protection. Robust enough for vehicles, gentle enough on the turf beneath.
EuroMats
Perforated design allows light and air through. Ideal for longer-term grass protection where ground health matters.
LiteTrax — GridMat
Lightweight pedestrian-friendly protection. Perfect for foot traffic on delicate lawns and sports turf.
Which mat for your grass?
Different situations call for different mats. Here is how to choose.
Vehicles on standard turf
Choose PowerTrax 40. It handles trucks, vans, and light plant machinery while being gentle enough on the grass beneath. The most popular choice for event access routes and construction site grass protection.
Long-term installations
Choose EuroMats. Their perforated design lets light and air through, keeping the grass healthy during extended deployments. Ideal for film sets and long-duration events where mats stay down for weeks.
Pedestrian-only routes
Choose LiteTrax GridMat. Lightweight, quick to deploy, and designed for foot traffic on delicate lawns. Perfect for garden parties, wedding routes, and sports turf.
Not sure which mat you need?
Where grass protection matters
Event Vehicle Access
Protect parkland and sports fields from delivery trucks, generator vehicles, and production traffic during setup and breakdown.
Film and TV Location Protection
Keep historic estates, gardens, and sensitive landscapes pristine while supporting heavy production vehicles and crew movement.
Private Estates and Gardens
Temporary protection for lawn access during building works, tree surgery, marquee installation, and garden events.
Heritage and Listed Sites
Archaeologically sensitive ground protection. Our mats prevent damage to historic landscapes while allowing necessary vehicle access.
How grass protection hire works
Tell us about your ground
Call 0800 088 6224 or use our contact form. Share what vehicles or equipment need access, the ground type, and how long you need protection.
Get a tailored quote
We will recommend the right mat type for your ground conditions with a clear quote covering delivery and collection.
Delivered and laid
Mats arrive on schedule. Our team can lay them or your crew can — they go down fast with no specialist tools.
Lifted and collected
After your project, we return to site, lift the mats, and handle everything. The grass looks like we were never there.
Frequently asked questions
How do grass protection mats prevent lawn damage?
They spread vehicle weight evenly across the surface, preventing tyres from breaking through the turf layer. This eliminates ruts, soil compaction, and permanent damage — even from heavy delivery trucks and production vehicles. A single vehicle pass on wet grass can cause damage that takes months to recover; mats prevent this entirely.
Can grass protection mats be used in wet conditions?
Yes. Grass is most vulnerable when saturated, and our mats provide a stable surface that prevents tyres from tearing through the turf. They perform reliably in rain, mud, and on waterlogged ground — exactly when you need them most.
How much does grass protection mat hire cost?
Pricing depends on the area you need to cover, the mat type required, hire duration, and delivery distance. Larger areas benefit from volume rates. A typical event access route might need 50-100 mats; a film location with multiple vehicle movements could need more. Longer hires get better daily rates. Call us with your site details for a project-specific quote.
What locations are your grass mats suitable for?
They protect event vehicle access routes on parkland, film and TV locations on historic estates, private gardens during building works, and archaeologically sensitive heritage sites. The ground is left as found — critical for securing repeat venue bookings and landowner permissions.
Which mat is right for my grass?
For vehicle traffic on standard turf, PowerTrax 40 is the most popular choice — strong enough for trucks, kind to the grass. For longer-term protection where grass needs light and air, perforated EuroMats are ideal. For pedestrian-only routes on delicate lawns, LiteTrax GridMat provides lightweight, grass-friendly coverage. Not sure? Call us and we will assess your ground conditions.
Grass protection in action
See our grass protection projects
We are building a library of real project examples. In the meantime, browse our projects section for case studies, or get in touch to discuss your ground protection requirements.
Talk to us today about your Projects
Call on 0800 088 6224 or use the button to get in touch.