Wheelchair Ramps

What kind of wheelchair ramp does a home need, and who installs it? The right ramp depends on the doorway height, the space available, and whether the need is permanent or temporary — and getting it right matters, because a ramp that's too steep is as dangerous as no ramp at all. This category covers ramp specialists who build permanent wood or concrete ramps, install modular aluminum ramps, and provide temporary or rental ramps for short-term needs.

There's a real safety standard here that most people don't know: a wheelchair ramp should rise no more than one inch for every foot of length (a 1:12 slope). A ramp built steeper than that — which well-meaning family members often build by eye — can send a wheelchair rolling too fast or make it impossible to push up. Professional installers build to code, with proper landings, handrails, and non-slip surfaces.

Every provider here has been background-checked. Ask whether they build to the 1:12 slope standard, whether they handle permits (some municipalities require them), and whether renting a modular ramp makes sense if the need may be temporary. The right ramp restores independence; the wrong one is a hazard.