Ground protection for working crews

GROUND PROTECTION MATS
FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Contractor-grade access mats for lawns, soft ground, and sensitive surfaces. Build a cleaner temporary equipment route and leave customers with a better final impression.

Double-sided tread Deep grip on one side, lighter tread on the other.
Built for repeat use A dependable part of your crew’s jobsite setup.
Contractor volume pricing Better pricing at 12 and 24 mats.
Reusable
Double-sided
Property protection
Volume pricing

TWO SIZES.
ONE TOUGH SYSTEM.

Choose the coverage and handling that fit your crew. Mix sizes to build turns, widen working zones, and reach tight-access jobs.

4′ × 8′

Full-Size Access Mat

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  • More coverage makes equipment turns easier
  • Deep tread on one side, lighter tread on the other
  • Ideal for primary equipment travel lanes
24+ mats $160 each
12–23 mats $180 each
Under 12 $195 each
Freight and applicable taxes quoted separately.
3′ × 8′

Narrow Access Mat

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  • Fits through gates and narrower access paths
  • Deep tread on one side, lighter tread on the other
  • Easier for crews to carry, stage, and reposition
24+ mats $130 each
12–23 mats $145 each
Under 12 $165 each
Freight and applicable taxes quoted separately.

BUILT FOR THE
WORK YOU DO.

Choose your industry to see how ground mats can protect the property and create dependable access to the work area.

Tree Care & Cranes
  • Build access lanes for loaders, lifts, chippers, and support equipment
  • Protect lawns during tree removal, pruning, and storm cleanup
  • Create equipment staging and log-handling zones
  • Provide a protective surface beneath properly sized crane pads and cribbing
Ground mats for tree service and cranes →
Construction
  • Create temporary routes for skid steers, mini excavators, and lifts
  • Protect finished lawns, pavement, and sensitive surfaces
  • Build material delivery and equipment staging areas
  • Maintain cleaner access during remodeling and new construction
Construction ground protection →
Landscaping
  • Move compact equipment across established lawns
  • Protect turf during grading, planting, and hardscape installation
  • Create routes for soil, mulch, stone, and plant deliveries
  • Reduce ruts and restoration after landscape projects
Ground mats for landscaping →
Utilities
  • Build access lanes for service vehicles and compact equipment
  • Protect property during trenching, line repair, and maintenance
  • Create temporary work pads near poles, boxes, and easements
  • Improve access for emergency utility response
Utility access mats →
Events & Temporary Access
  • Create temporary routes for vendors, crews, and service vehicles
  • Protect turf around tents, stages, and equipment areas
  • Build paths across muddy or soft ground
  • Support setup, breakdown, and material movement
Temporary roadway mats →
Made for outdoor service contractors

DO THE HEAVY WORK. RESPECT THE PROPERTY.

Your crew still has to reach the tree, structure, utility, or landscape feature—often across the most visible part of the customer’s property. Ground mats create a defined route for equipment and help contractors complete demanding work with less disruption to lawns and finished surfaces.

Protect the customer’s investment

Help spread equipment loads and reduce ruts, torn turf, and unnecessary restoration after the job.

Give crews a dependable access route

Create a clear lane from the street or driveway to the work zone so loaders, lifts, cranes, and support equipment can travel more consistently.

Leave a professional final impression

Property protection shows the customer that your company planned the entire job—not just the work at the destination.

Crane outrigger support positioned above white ground protection mats on a lawn
Real jobsite use · Crane outriggers supported over ground mats
Built for demanding jobsites

SPREAD THE LOAD. PROTECT THE SURFACE.

This real jobsite photo shows the mats beneath crane outrigger feet, where concentrated forces meet the ground. The broad mat surface helps distribute that load over a larger area while creating a visible layer between the equipment and the property.

Up to 90 tons Supplier-rated, evenly distributed load
½ inch HDPE Durable mat construction
Two tread sides Deep + light patterns
Four corner holes Plus built-in handholds

The 90-ton figure applies only to an evenly distributed load under the supplier’s rated conditions. Ground conditions and equipment loads vary. Follow equipment-manufacturer guidance and use properly sized outrigger pads or cribbing where required.

A note from Michael Johnson

WHY I STARTED GROUNDMATS.SHOP

My name is Michael Johnson. I’ve worked in outdoor industries for more than a decade and have owned businesses in the outdoor service industry for nearly five years. Right from the start, I saw the need—and the value—of protecting a client’s property while crews work. Today, anytime our employees work inside a yard, we use ground protection mats to help protect the surface beneath the job.

When I first saw ground mats selling online for more than $300 each, I knew there had to be a better, easier, and more affordable way for working contractors to get them. We went through multiple suppliers and manufacturers before finding the right fit: a dependable product at a lower cost.

I started GroundMats.shop to pass that value along to other people in the outdoor service industry—so more crews can protect their customers’ properties without overpaying for the equipment they need.

Why GroundMats.shop

BUILT AROUND THE WAY CONTRACTORS WORK.

We use ground protection mats in the field ourselves. That firsthand experience shapes the product, the pricing, and the way we help every customer.

Reduce ground damage

Distribute loads over a broader surface and help minimize rutting on lawns and soft areas.

Build adaptable routes

Lay out straight travel lanes, turns, staging pads, and protected work zones.

Use them job after job

Reusable protection becomes part of your crew’s setup—not another disposable job cost.

Firsthand contractor experience

These mats are selected by someone who understands equipment access, soft yards, demanding jobs, and the importance of leaving a client’s property in good condition.

Fair, straightforward pricing

Our goal is to make dependable ground protection more affordable without forcing contractors to pay the $300-plus prices often found online.

Made for demanding, repeat use

Half-inch HDPE construction, two tread patterns, built-in handholds, and corner holes give crews a practical mat they can deploy again and again.

Volume options for growing crews

Whether you need a starter set or enough mats to outfit multiple crews, quantity pricing helps you build the system that fits your operation.

Direct, responsive communication

Call or send a pricing request and speak with someone who knows the product, understands contractor needs, and will help you find the right fit.

Help with delivery

Provide your quantity and delivery ZIP code, and we’ll put together clear delivered pricing so you know what to expect before ordering.

GROUND MAT
QUESTIONS.

Straight answers from a contractor who uses ground protection on active jobsites.

What are ground protection mats used for?

They create temporary equipment lanes and work areas over lawns, soft ground, and sensitive surfaces. Contractors use them to spread loads and help reduce rutting, torn turf, and cleanup.

Which size should I choose?

The 4×8 mat covers more ground and works well for primary travel lanes. The 3×8 mat is easier to carry and fits narrower gates and access paths. Many crews mix both sizes for straight lanes, turns, and work zones.

Do you ship throughout the United States?

Yes. Send the size, quantity, and delivery ZIP code for current availability and a delivered freight quote.

Can the mats be used beneath crane outriggers?

They can provide a protective surface beneath properly sized outrigger pads or cribbing. They are not a substitute for engineered outrigger support. Always follow the crane manufacturer and qualified lift-plan requirements.

How do I clean and store HDPE ground mats?

Remove heavy soil, rinse or pressure-wash them as appropriate, allow them to dry, and stack them flat. Clean mats between jobsites when cross-contamination or invasive species are a concern.

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HOW MANY MATS DOES YOUR CREW NEED?

Send us your quantity and delivery ZIP code. We’ll follow up with current availability and a straightforward delivered quote.

Your information will only be used to respond to your ground mat request.