Wheelchair Ramps and Handicapped Ramps
What will be the function of your wheelchair ramp?
- Will it be for someone to propel a wheelchair independently on?
- Will it be for someone to mobilize a scooter or electric wheelchair on?
- Will someone be walking on it with a cane or a walker?
These crucial questions help Gregg Frank and Karen Frank use their experience as occupational therapist and physical therapist to assess the best wheelchair ramp material and layout to promote safe and convenient access to homes, automobiles, commercial buildings, etc. The guidelines developed by the American Disabilities Act are very helpful however they may or may not apply to your individual needs. Basic assumptions of requiring one foot of ramp for every foot of rise may result in a ramp that is too steep for an elderly person who has experienced a stroke to propel a wheelchair on, however that same ramp may be too long for an athletic paraplegic who would prefer to have less of his driveway or yard covered by a wheelchair ramp. Depending on your individual situation, a stair lift or vertical lift may be a better option for you.
Most of the ramps that are installed by our staff of Back Home Safely are in New Jersey. Although the climate in NJ is relatively moderate, we still have to consider annual snow, ice, rain, and sunshine. Some materials are more slippery than others, and some are easier to shovel than others. Some materials require annual power washing and sealing while others are maintenance free. These factors are considered when choosing a wheelchair ramp material that will be used in NJ.
We provide ramps that will provide maintenance free access for many years!
Materials: There are no limits to the materials we can use to build a ramp
Need a handicapped ramp and not sure what type? We can help
- Aluminum EZ Access
- Fiberglass Add-A-Ramp
- Roll up ramps Rollaramp
- Composite lumber Trex
- Pressure Treated Lumber
- Cedar
- Rubber
Looking for the right wheelchair ramp? Contact us
Types of Handicap Ramps
- Threshold ramps
- Portable ramps
- Modular handicap ramps
- Structural ramps
- Vehicle ramps
We can help you select the right kind of handicap ramp
Installation
If you live in New Jersey, New York, our team of experienced ramp installers can usually have your wheelchair ramp delivered and installed in a week or less, In short, Back Home Safely can help to find and install the right handicapped ramp to suit your requirements. Handicap ramps recommendations are just one of the services we provide. Learn about our home safety assessments.
Need a Home Safety Assessment?
From daily living needs to emergency preparation, our goal is to help you prevent injuries. Click on a link below to learn more about what we have to offer or call us at (973) 219-4147 so we can answer any questions you may have:
Learn more about:
- Setting up a Home Safety Assessment
- Who Needs Our Services
- Wheelchair Ramps
- Electric Stair Lifts
- Walk-In Bathtubs
