Planning an outdoor festival involves a lot of moving parts, and temporary ground protection is an important part of making sure the site remains safe and accessible throughout the event.
One of the questions we’re often asked is how much it costs to hire ground protection mats for a festival.
The answer depends on the individual event. There is no single daily rate for ground protection mats because the overall cost is influenced by the size of the area, the type of matting required, the duration of the hire and the conditions on site.
At Davis Trackhire, we assess each project individually to make sure the right ground protection solution is selected for the site and the expected vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
For a music festival in the UK, the cost of hiring temporary ground protection is typically calculated on a project-by-project basis rather than as a fixed price per mat. A quotation will usually take into account the number of mats required, the type of ground protection needed, the area to be covered, the length of the hire and whether delivery, installation and removal are required. For larger festivals, additional factors such as vehicle access routes, pedestrian areas, production compounds and changing ground conditions may also need to be considered. Providing these details to a specialist trackway hire company will allow a more accurate cost to be established.
There are several factors that can influence the overall cost of temporary ground protection hire.
The larger the area requiring protection, the more mats will be needed. This could include temporary access roads, pedestrian walkways, car parks, production areas, catering areas and emergency access routes.
The quantity of matting required is therefore one of the first things considered when preparing a quote.
Ground conditions can vary considerably from one festival site to another.
Grass, soil, mud, peat, uneven ground and sensitive surfaces can all require different approaches. Wet weather can also significantly change the condition of a site between the initial planning stage and the event itself.
It is important to understand what will be travelling over the temporary roadway.
Pedestrians, cars, delivery vehicles, production trucks and heavy plant all create different loading requirements.
Ground protection mats are designed for medium-duty vehicular access, while heavier applications may require aluminium trackway panels or TuffTrak® mats.
The duration of the event and the installation period will also affect the overall cost.
Some festivals may require ground protection for only a few days, while larger events may require access routes to be installed well before the event and removed afterwards.
The location of the festival and the complexity of the installation can also influence the cost.
At Davis Trackhire, we can provide delivery and full installation as part of our service, with site surveys and planning support available where required.
There is no single solution for every festival.
Ground protection mats can be suitable for medium-duty vehicle access and pedestrian areas, while aluminium trackway panels provide a heavier-duty solution for vehicles and difficult ground conditions.
TuffTrak® mats are designed for heavy plant and machinery and can be used for temporary roadways, site compounds and crane pads.
The correct solution depends on the ground conditions, expected traffic and the purpose of the temporary access.
Outdoor events can put significant pressure on grass and other surfaces.
Heavy vehicles repeatedly travelling over wet ground can create ruts and damage the surface, while large numbers of pedestrians can quickly turn grassed areas into muddy and uneven walkways.
Temporary ground protection helps create stable access routes while reducing damage to the surface underneath.
It can also help maintain access during poor weather and reduce the amount of reinstatement required once the event has finished.
The health and safety risk makes extremely important and in event organisers best interest to minimise injury to anyone attending or working on the festival.
The best way to establish the cost is to provide as much information about the event and site as possible.
This should include the location, size of the area requiring protection, ground conditions, expected vehicles and footfall, installation dates and removal date.
At Davis Trackhire, our cost calculator allows you to provide these details so our team can assess the project and provide a quotation. Or, contact our friendly team directly for more information.
The cost depends on the size of the area, ground conditions, trackway type, hire duration, location and installation requirements. A site-specific quotation is therefore the most accurate way to establish the cost.
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