Erosion control matting installed on a slope with native planting

Erosion Control & Matting

Protecting exposed ground while native vegetation takes hold.

The right matting for the conditions

We install multiple erosion control matting systems depending on slope angle, soil type, and long-term requirements. Each system serves a different purpose — we select and install the right one for the conditions.

  • MacMat R — 3D erosion control for steep faces
  • DuraMat — high-flow areas requiring robust protection
  • Coir matting — biological restoration sites where natural breakdown is desirable

The choice between systems comes down to the specific site: how steep is the face, what type of soil is exposed, how much water runs across it, and what the long-term vegetation plan looks like.

Close-up of erosion control matting with native plants growing through
Native vegetation growing through erosion control matting

How it works

Matting is secured to the slope face and designed to work with nature, not against it. Native plants grow through the weave, their roots reinforcing the soil while the mat prevents surface erosion.

Over time, the vegetation takes over and the matting becomes part of the living system. The roots bind the soil together from below while the mat holds the surface from above. The result is a slope that gets stronger with every growing season.

  • Plants grow through the matting weave
  • Root systems reinforce soil structure over time
  • Mat prevents surface erosion during establishment
  • The system gets stronger as vegetation matures

Installation scope

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Slope Preparation

Grading, clearing, and surface preparation to ensure the matting sits correctly and makes full contact with the soil.

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Matting Placement

Precise placement and anchoring of the selected matting system. Overlaps, edge details, and fixing patterns per manufacturer specification.

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Planting & Hydroseeding

Native planting through the mat or hydroseeding for rapid grass establishment. Species selected for the specific slope and soil conditions.

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Drainage Integration

Sub-surface and surface drainage designed to work with the matting system, managing water flow without undermining the erosion protection.

On steep or inaccessible slopes, we install using rope access techniques — no terrain excluded.

Need erosion protection?

Tell us about your site and we'll recommend the right matting system for the conditions.

Need erosion protection?

Every slope erodes differently. Tell us what's happening and we'll recommend the right system — matting, planting, drainage, or a combination.

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