Excellent service! And an excellent machine! Helped me out at short notice. Wouldn’t hesitate to use again. Highly recommend!
Delivered on time, machines feel brand new, very polite staff, easy to book, will now be using this company for all my digger hires, honest review from a general builder who has had plenty of digger hires from other companies that aren’t as good as Breckland plant and tool hire
Great service from Start to finish would definitely recommend and use again
Protect turf, drives and soft ground with heavy-duty ground protection mats
Our Ground Protection Mats are robust, interlocking panels designed to protect sensitive surfaces from tracked and wheeled plant, pedestrian traffic and temporary site works. Available for immediate hire from Breckland Plant Hire — delivery within 20 miles of Attleborough and Wymondham or free collection from our depot.
What these mats are and where they’re used
Ground protection mats are heavy-duty plastic panels that spread loads and prevent ruts, compaction and surface damage. They’re ideal for landscaping, event access, domestic drives, temporary haul roads, and access for plant on soft or finished surfaces. Contractors often use them when a quick, reusable surface shield is needed without the cost or disruption of permanent works.
Key features
- Interlocking design for quick assembly and stable runs
- Manufactured from 100% recycled, UV‑stabilised plastic for durability and weather resistance
- Light enough for two people to handle but strong enough to support tracked and tyred plant when installed correctly
- Textured surface for non‑slip performance in wet conditions
- Re‑usable — ideal for short‑term hires or long‑term site rotations
Jobs they’re suited for
Perfect for temporary access routes, protecting lawns and patios during grounds or garden works, creating safe pedestrian walkways, and preventing damage when unloading or moving plant. For landscapers and groundworkers moving materials over soft ground, pair the mats with our Messersi TC95D Pedestrian Dumper for efficient, low‑impact loading and off‑loading.
Why hire rather than buy
Hiring gives you immediate access to high‑quality mats without storage, transport or capital outlay. Use them for a few days or several months, then return them — no maintenance, no waste. If you only need temporary protection for a single job, hiring is far more cost‑effective than buying and storing heavy panels you’ll rarely use.
Operator and safety notes
- Ensure mats are laid on reasonably level ground and interlocked fully across the run for correct load distribution.
- Check for buried services before laying mats — call local utilities if in doubt.
- Use gloves and team‑lifting or mechanical aids for handling longer runs to avoid injury.
- Do not exceed the intended load limits; position spoil and point loads away from unsupported edges.
- If you need to run site tools or lighting in remote areas while using mats, consider hiring a 6KVA Generator to keep equipment powered and safe.
We keep mats available now at our Attleborough depot — same‑day collection or delivery within 20 miles of Attleborough and Wymondham. As a family‑run, CPA‑member hire company we offer straightforward advice, reliable kit and exclusive trade account discounts. Get in touch and we’ll help size the number of panels you need and arrange delivery or collection to suit your job. For compaction in trenches and confined spaces next to protected areas, ask about the Altrad Belle RTX60R Rammer as an ideal companion tool for final compaction.
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| Rental length | 1 Day, 2 Days, 5 Day Week, Weekend Hire |
| Rental length | 1 Day, 2 Days, 5 Day Week, Weekend Hire |
|---|
Coverage Area
We deliver within a 20-mile radius of our Attleborough, Norfolk depot — covering much of South Norfolk and North Suffolk. Enter your postcode in the booking panel to check instantly, or use our delivery area checker.
Delivery Times
We typically deliver Monday–Friday 7:00am–5:00pm and Saturday mornings. Same-day delivery is available subject to fleet availability — call us before 9am.
Operator & Fuel
Petrol machines are supplied full to full — returned with a full tank. We can supply an operator for most machines — ask when placing your enquiry.
Collection
Self-collection from our Attleborough depot is available and will remove the delivery fee from your hire. Please call ahead so we have your machine ready on arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
We typically deliver next working day for most of Norfolk and Suffolk. Same-day delivery is available — call us before 9am. Delivery is free within 20 miles of our Attleborough depot.
Our minimum hire period is one day. We offer daily, weekly, and long-term monthly rates. Weekly hire offers the best value if you need a machine for a site project.
Most small plant equipment (mini diggers, dumpers, access platforms) requires no special licence. We can supply an experienced operator for larger machines — just ask when you place your enquiry.
We recommend booking as early as you can, particularly in spring and summer when demand peaks. That said, we regularly accommodate last-minute hires — just give us a call and we'll do our best to help.
Call us immediately. We’ll either fix the issue remotely or dispatch a replacement. Machine downtime is rare but when it happens we always respond the same working day.
Yes — just call or email us before your return date and we will extend the hire at the same rate, subject to fleet availability. We are flexible and understand that site projects often run longer than planned.
Ground Protection Mat
Hire Rates
| Hire Period | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | £12.00 |
| 2 Days | £16.00 |
| 5 Day Week | £25.00 |
| Weekend Hire | £16.00 |
Minimum 1 day hire.