ABOUT STRIKEMATZ
Excavation Reinvented
StrikeMatz: The Safer Way to Excavate
StrikeMatz is a smart, engineered solution created to transform how excavation near underground utilities is managed. Designed for safety, efficiency, and compliance, it offers a modern alternative to outdated hand-dig methods—helping teams work faster, safer, and with confidence. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about why it matters, how it works, and who it’s built for.
How it works
StrikeMatz is engineered to fit effortlessly into your existing utility installation and excavation workflows — adding critical protection without complicating the process. From initial install to future re-access, the system is designed to save time, reduce risk, and improve on-site efficiency.
Lay the Service
Install your utility service as usual — whether it's water, gas, electricity, or telecom. Ensure the trench is bedded with fine granular material and apply utility marker tape above the service.
Install StrikeMatz
Place the panel directly above the taped service. Boards can be configured in straight runs, over plot connections, or stacked to clear joints and fittings. Each unit is impact-resistant and detectable using standard metal detection tools.
Backfill
Backfill the trench just as you normally would. The StrikeMatz remains in place, acting as a durable shield above the service — no special materials or steps needed.
Detect & Excavate
When re-access is needed, scan the area using a magnetometer to locate the StrikeMatz. Carefully excavate until the mat is visible, then remove it to safely expose the utility below — no hand digging required.
Fully HSG47-aligned, StrikeMatz removes guesswork with a detectable barrier that makes safe excavation simple.
Why StrikeMatz?
Eliminate Manual Digging
Reduce risk by allowing safe mechanical excavation — no need for hand digging near services.
Prevent Utility Strikes
StrikeMatz acts as a physical barrier, helping crews avoid accidental damage to live utilities.
Save Time on Site
Streamlined installation and quicker access save hours on excavation and connection tasks.
Engineered Tough
Tested to withstand over 64kN, StrikeMatz is built to endure real-world jobsite conditions.
High-Impact Resistance
Made from high-density polyethylene, each board is lab-tested to withstand forces of over 64kN, handling the weight of heavy machinery with ease.
Fully Detectable
Integrated with a magnetic additive, StrikeMatz can be easily located underground using standard detection tools — no guessing, no damage.
Configurable Design
Flexible installation: run straight along services, stack for joint coverage, or fit around gas nipples and other fittings.
Reusable & Durable
StrikeMatz is designed for long-term performance. It can be lifted and reused across multiple phases or sites — saving time and reducing waste.
The only product certified for mechanical excavation around live services — rotatable, detectable, impact-tested, and economically classed as a fixed asset.
Who Benefits from StrikeMatz?
StrikeMatz benefits contractors, utility providers, developers, and local authorities by providing a safer, more efficient way to protect underground services. From housing developments to major infrastructure projects, it replaces manual excavation with a modern, engineered solution that reduces the risk of service strikes.
Whether you're managing fast-paced construction or maintaining critical networks, StrikeMatz helps eliminate manual digging, ensures HSG47 compliance, and keeps projects moving—safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
StrikeMatz
StrikeMatz delivers a practical, engineered answer to one of the industry’s biggest risks—service strikes. It’s designed for those who need to work fast, stay safe, and meet modern standards without compromise. Simple to use, built to last, and proven where it counts—StrikeMatz is how safe excavation gets done.