The Uk's Leading Commercial Seeding Specialists

Highway slopes face immediate erosion risk from rainfall and runoff, threatening programme handover and triggering environmental compliance issues. CDTS hydroseeding with BFM provides rapid stabilisation within 24 hours of application, protecting bare earthworks before vegetation establishes. Our 6000L lorry-mounted units cover extensive embankments efficiently, meeting Highways England specifications for germination rates and minimising lane closure requirements. Evidence: 99% erosion reduction on 2:1 slopes, with full vegetation cover achieved within 6-8 weeks on major schemes.

Railway projects operate under strict possession windows where delays cost thousands per hour and track protection is non-negotiable. CDTS mobilises compact 2500L towed hydroseeders for restricted railway access, completing large-scale seeding within tight possession timeframes. Our teams work to Network Rail safety standards with full RISQS awareness, delivering rapid slope stabilisation that prevents soil migration onto track infrastructure. We've completed multiple schemes within overnight and weekend possessions, protecting programme-critical handover dates.

Pipeline and utility schemes require rapid reinstatement across kilometres of varied terrain, often with environmental permit conditions and agricultural landowner agreements. CDTS provides mobile hydroseeding capacity to follow construction phases, reinstating topsoil with appropriate grass or wildflower mixes within days of final grading. Our equipment handles restricted access corridors and transitions seamlessly between agricultural land, road verges, and sensitive habitats. This protects clients from extended reinstatement periods and helps satisfy regulator and landowner sign-off requirements.

SUDS features combine steep engineered slopes with environmental compliance requirements—a combination that creates erosion risk and potential pollution incidents. CDTS applies specialist grass mixes designed for wet conditions and periodic inundation, with BFM erosion control on steep pond sides (often 1:3 or steeper). Our hydroseeding prevents sediment washout during establishment, protecting water quality and satisfying Environment Agency discharge consent conditions. This ensures SUDS assets function correctly from practical completion and meet building control sign-off requirements.

The mandatory 10% Biodiversity Net Gain requirement means planning permission now depends on verifiable habitat creation, with ecologist sign-off required before discharge of conditions. CDTS delivers proven wildflower establishment using local-provenance seed mixes tailored to site soil conditions and BNG metric requirements. We manage the critical establishment phase—soil fertility reduction, weed control, and appropriate sowing technique—that determines whether habitats achieve target condition scores. Our track record includes multiple schemes where BNG sign-off was achieved on first ecological assessment, protecting developer programme and avoiding costly remediation.

Acoustic bunds present steep sides (typically 1:2 to 1:3) requiring immediate erosion protection and rapid visual screening for neighbouring properties and highways. CDTS hydroseeding with bonded mulch provides instant stabilisation and fast germination, transforming bare engineered soil into green slopes within weeks. This addresses both technical risk (preventing gullying and sediment runoff) and commercial pressure (improving visual impact for sales and planning compliance). Our methods work on the challenging gradients typical of acoustic earthworks where conventional seeding often fails.

Landfill operators must satisfy Environment Agency permit conditions for final capping, with vegetation establishment critical for controlling infiltration and preventing leachate generation. CDTS hydroseeding protects cap integrity—our method requires no heavy machinery trafficking that could damage liner systems or compromise engineered layers. We establish robust grass cover that reduces rainfall infiltration by up to 40% compared to bare soil, satisfying EA surrender conditions. This enables permit closure and ends the ongoing monitoring and financial liability of unclosed sites.