A residential building company was renovating a large heritage-style home. The job needed scaffolding on several sides of the house and a steady stream of heavy vehicles coming onto the property, including delivery trucks and material drops.
The property had a long sealed driveway that the homeowners wanted kept in the same condition it was in before the build started. For the builder, that meant finding a way to get heavy machinery and trucks up to the house without cracking, rutting or marking the existing surface.
The challenge
Driveways like this aren’t built for repeated loads from heavy trucks. Over a renovation that runs for weeks or months, the risks pile up:
- Cracking and surface damage from heavy axle loads
- Tyre marks, scuffing and oil stains
- Damage where trucks turn and manoeuvre
- Repair costs and an unhappy homeowner at handover
The builder needed protection that went down quickly, stood up to heavy traffic and could be taken up cleanly once the job was done.
The solution: Ground Mats Lite
The builder chose Ground Mats Lite and laid them across the full length and width of the driveway, from the street entry right up to the work zone at the front of the house. This gave a continuous protected access route for trucks, with no exposed sections where tyres could contact the driveway.
Ground Mats Lite are light enough for the crew to handle and position by hand, so installation was fast and didn’t need extra machinery. With the mats in place, trucks could drive straight up to the scaffolded area and the existing surface underneath stayed protected.
Why the stillage bundle made sense
Instead of buying mats one at a time, the builder went with the Ground Mats Lite Stillage Bundle. It made the most sense for three reasons:
- Better value. Buying the mats as a bundle gave the builder the best price per mat for the area they needed to cover.
- Easy pack-up. When the job is finished, the mats stack straight back into the stillage. That keeps the site tidy and makes loading and unloading simple.
- Ready for the next job. Stored in the stillage, the mats can go straight to the builder’s next project. For a residential builder running several sites, that turns the mats into a long-term asset that keeps paying for itself, not a one-off cost.
The result
The driveway was protected for the whole renovation, and heavy vehicles had safe, stable access right to the house. The client was very happy with the result. They protected the homeowner’s property, kept the site looking professional and now have a full set of mats ready for their next build.
Frequently asked questions
What are Ground Mats Lite made from?
Ground Mats Lite are made from 100% recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and are fully recyclable. They’re weather and UV resistant and easy to clean between jobs.
How big are Ground Mats Lite and how much do they weigh?
Each mat is 2400 × 1200 × 12 mm and weighs around 30 kg, so two people can carry and position them by hand using the six built-in handholds.
Will Ground Mats Lite protect a concrete or asphalt driveway?
Yes. The mats spread vehicle loads across a wider area and stop tyres making direct contact with the surface, which helps prevent cracking, scuffing, tyre marks and oil stains. The smooth side also suits hard surfaces like paving.
What comes in the Ground Mats Lite Stillage Bundle?
The Stillage Bundle includes 30 Ground Mats Lite (grey) and one MatStor™ Stillage. Buying them together costs less than buying the mats and stillage separately.
Why use a stillage?
The galvanised steel MatStor™ Stillage holds 30 mats and can be moved by forklift, pallet truck or with chains and slings. The uprights rotate for easier loading and unloading, and stillages can be stacked to save space in the yard or on site.
Can I reuse the mats on other projects?
Yes. Ground Mats Lite are built to be reused job after job. Once a project is finished, stack them back into the stillage and they are ready to go to the next site.
Can I join the mats together?
Yes. Corner holes let you link mats with metal connectors to cover larger areas and stop them shifting under traffic.
Protect your next project
If you’re a builder working on residential properties with driveways, lawns or landscaped areas, Ground Mats Lite are a simple, cost-effective way to protect surfaces and keep access running smoothly. Get in touch with the Ground Nurse team to find out whether the Stillage Bundle suits your projects.
