We installed this ADA complaint, modular wheelchair ramp for a client in Waverly, VA. The client was having issues navigating their stairs and getting to the driveway. Their porch was fairly tall. As a result, the ramp system that we installed had to be longer than usual. In order to meet ADA compliance, we do one foot of ramp for every inch of rise. So, if the porch is 30 inches tall, we would install 30 feet of ramp. The shorter the ramp gets, the steeper it will be. We were able to install a "turn-back" system for this client. The ramp starts at their door, makes a U shape, and then ends at their driveway. Here are some before and after pictures of the job.
Waverly, VA
There are different reasons that you may find yourself in need of a wheelchair ramp. You may have someone in your household who has suffered an injury and has their mobility temporarily restricted. It could be that you are planning to convert your current house into an aging in place home, and want to make mobility easier. Whatever the case may be, the project generally starts with a consultation, in order to determine what ramp would be right for you. …
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