Site Applications

Crane Access Mats and Heavy-Duty Platforms

Carry out surveys and investigations with confidence, using temporary ground protection mats designed for sensitive sites, challenging conditions, and efficient fieldwork.

Truck with crane lifting a small building on a grassy area with buildings in the background.

Spread heavy loads safely on any site

Safe, Stable Access for Every Lift

Whether you are lifting wind turbine blades on a muddy field, placing bridge beams on a busy civil engineering site, or working on a refinery or substation, GroundGuards supplies crane mats and platforms you can trust. Our systems spread heavy loads, protect the ground, and reduce risk on high-stakes jobs.

Yellow crane truck with 'Royston Steel' branding on a construction site.

Support heavy lifts without damaging the ground

Why Use Crane Access Mats and Heavy-Duty Platforms?

With the right ground protection for your crane operations, you can:

Spread loads safely, preventing sinking, rutting, and tipping risks
Stabilise soft, waterlogged, or uneven ground for heavy cranes and mobile lifting equipment
Create level, non-slip working areas for set-up, operation, and breakdown
Reduce clean-up costs and avoid ground reinstatement headaches
Meet site safety requirements and keep operations fully compliant
Ensure reliability for even the most challenging or remote sites

Terex crane on a construction site with trees and buildings in the background

Create a stable platform for heavy lifts

How Our Crane Access Mats Work

We offer a full range of crane access mats and trackway. Our expert team will advise on the right products for your ground conditions, crane size, and lift requirements. Installation is rapid, with mats placed and joined to create a stable, continuous platform, ready for the highest loads.

Supporting key industries with dependable ground solutions

Sectors We Support

Our crane access solutions are trusted by:

Construction

Support lifts for high-rise builds, precast installations, and site setup.

Renewable Energy

Create reliable platforms for lifting turbine components, solar arrays, and battery units.

Civil Engineering

Enable complex lifts for bridges, flood defences, and infrastructure upgrades.

Power & Transmission

Support maintenance and installation of pylons and power lines with safe, dependable access.

Providing stable ground for safe crane operations

Real Results from Crane Access Projects

Explore how our mats create secure access and work areas for cranes on demanding sites. These case studies show how we help teams move heavy equipment safely and protect the ground at every stage.

MaxiTrack Protects Tonbridge School Roads

Discover how GroundGuards’ MaxiTrack system protected tarmac roads from damage during heavy construction works at Tonbridge School.

Woodland Access at Whyteleafe Station

Discover how GroundGuards’ MaxiTrack created a safe woodland haul road for crane and vehicle access at Whyteleafe Railway Station in Croydon.

Best-Selling Mats For Crane Access

Why Choose GroundGuards for Your Temporary Access

Over twenty years of experience in every sector
Friendly, expert advice tailored to your site and project
Fast UK-wide delivery and professional installation
Mats for every application, from pedestrian routes to the heaviest plant
Excellent service from enquiry to removal

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Crane Access Mats and Heavy-Duty Platforms

Safe, Stable Access for Every Lift

Why Use Crane Access Mats and Heavy-Duty Platforms?

How Our Crane Access Mats Work