Custom Wheelchair Ramps in Georgia

Every home is different, and every person has different accessibility needs. When a standard ramp configuration isn't the right fit, Ramp It Now provides custom wheelchair ramp solutions throughout Georgia designed around your property, mobility equipment, available space, and everyday needs.

A custom wheelchair ramp can provide safer, easier access for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, and other mobility aids. Whether you're dealing with multiple steps, an elevated porch, limited yard space, an unusual entrance, or another challenging layout, our team can help determine the best way to make your home more accessible.

With more than 22 years of industry experience, Ramp It Now approaches accessibility with a simple goal: find a practical solution that helps people maintain their mobility, independence, and quality of life.

What Is a Custom Wheelchair Ramp?

A custom wheelchair ramp is an accessibility solution designed specifically for the dimensions and conditions of a particular property rather than simply choosing a one-size-fits-all ramp.

A custom ramp design may account for the home's elevation, number of steps, available space, doorway location, landscaping, walking paths, mobility equipment, and the needs of the person using the ramp.

Depending on the property, the solution might include a straight ramp, multiple ramp sections, turns, platforms, landings, handrails, or other accessibility components.

The result should feel like a thoughtfully planned part of the home rather than an afterthought.

When Does a Home Need a Custom Ramp?

Some entrances are relatively simple. Others require considerably more planning.

A custom wheelchair ramp may be appropriate when a property has:

• Multiple stairs or a significant elevation change
• Limited space between the entrance and property boundaries
• An elevated porch or deck
• An entrance positioned at an unusual angle
• Landscaping or walkways that need to be accommodated
• A garage entrance that provides better accessibility than the front door
• Multiple turns required to achieve a practical ramp configuration
• Specific wheelchair or scooter maneuvering requirements
• Accessibility needs that may change over time

Rather than trying to force a predetermined ramp into the available space, Ramp It Now can evaluate the property and help identify a configuration appropriate for the home.

Custom Ramp Design Starts With the Person Using It

Ramp design isn't just an architectural question. It is a usability question.

Someone using a manual wheelchair may have different needs than someone using a power wheelchair or mobility scooter. A person who can walk but has difficulty climbing stairs may have another set of requirements entirely.

That's why a custom wheelchair ramp should consider who will use the ramp and how they will use it every day.

Important factors can include the mobility device, turning requirements, ability to navigate slopes, doorway access, handrail needs, and whether assistance will normally be available.

Ramp It Now offers home accessibility assessments to help families identify mobility barriers and appropriate solutions.

Custom Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Solutions

For many residential applications, a modular aluminum ramp system provides an excellent foundation for a customized ramp configuration.

Individual ramp sections, platforms, and related components can be combined to work around the characteristics of a particular home. This makes it possible to create configurations that include straight runs, turns, intermediate platforms, and other design elements.

Aluminum also provides several practical advantages for Georgia homeowners:

Durability. Aluminum doesn't rot like wood and is well suited for exterior accessibility applications.

Low maintenance. Aluminum ramps generally require less ongoing maintenance than traditional wood construction.

Configuration flexibility. Modular components can be arranged to accommodate different entrances and available spaces.

Clean appearance. A professionally installed aluminum system provides a finished, purposeful appearance.

Adaptability. Depending on the system, modular components may offer greater flexibility if accessibility requirements change later.

Planning a Safe Wheelchair Ramp

A wheelchair ramp needs to do much more than connect two elevations.

The U.S. Access Board's ADA accessibility guidance addresses important ramp characteristics including slope, clear width, landings, handrails, edge protection, and changes in direction. For accessible routes governed by ADA standards, ramp runs generally have a maximum slope of 1:12, and the Access Board recommends using the least possible slope where practical.

Residential properties are not necessarily governed by the same requirements as ADA-covered facilities, and applicable requirements can vary by project and jurisdiction. That makes it important to evaluate the actual property rather than relying on a generic online wheelchair ramp calculator.

Among the factors that may need to be considered are:

• Vertical rise
• Overall ramp length
• Ramp slope
• Clear width
• Top and bottom landings
• Intermediate platforms
• Turns and changes in direction
• Handrails
• Edge protection
• Surface traction
• Door clearance
• Drainage and weather exposure
• Safe transitions between the ramp and surrounding surfaces

Making a Wheelchair Ramp Work With Your Home

One of the biggest challenges in residential ramp design is creating the necessary accessible route without overwhelming the property.

A home may not have enough space for a long straight ramp directly in front of the entrance. A custom configuration can potentially use turns or platforms to make better use of the available area.

The best entrance may not always be the front door, either. Depending on the home's layout, a garage, side entrance, or another doorway may provide a more practical accessible route.

A thoughtful assessment considers the entire path from the vehicle or driveway to the interior of the home, not just the stairs immediately outside the door.

Custom Wheelchair Ramps for Aging in Place

Wheelchair ramps aren't only for people who currently use wheelchairs.

A custom ramp can also be part of a broader aging-in-place strategy for someone who finds stairs increasingly difficult or wants to prepare a home for changing mobility needs.

A ramp may benefit people who:

• Use a wheelchair or mobility scooter
• Depend on a walker
• Have limited balance or strength
• Find stairs painful or difficult
• Are returning home after surgery or rehabilitation
• Have a progressive mobility limitation
• Want to make a home more accessible for aging family members

Ramp It Now's broader accessibility services can also address other areas of the home, including grab bars, tub modifications, mobility equipment, and home safety needs.

Custom Wheelchair Ramps Throughout Georgia

Ramp It Now is based in Fayetteville, Georgia, and provides home accessibility and mobility solutions for families throughout Georgia.

Our approach is about more than selling a ramp. We want to understand the accessibility challenge first and then help determine the right solution for the person, property, and budget.

That could be a custom modular ramp system, a threshold ramp, a portable ramp, or a combination of accessibility improvements.

Get a Custom Wheelchair Ramp Assessment

If stairs, an elevated entrance, or a difficult property layout is making it harder to get into and out of your home, Ramp It Now can help.

We'll evaluate your accessibility needs and help you determine an appropriate wheelchair ramp configuration for your Georgia home.

Call Ramp It Now at (404) 909-2508 to discuss a custom wheelchair ramp or schedule a home accessibility assessment.

Custom Wheelchair Ramp FAQs

How much does a custom wheelchair ramp cost?

The cost depends on factors such as the required ramp length, number of platforms and turns, property layout, materials, and complexity of the installation. An assessment allows Ramp It Now to recommend a configuration and provide pricing based on the actual home.

How long should a wheelchair ramp be?

Ramp length depends primarily on the amount of vertical rise and the appropriate slope, but available space, landings, turns, doors, and the needs of the person using the ramp also matter. A professional assessment is preferable to choosing a ramp based solely on the number of steps.

Can a wheelchair ramp have turns?

Yes. When there isn't enough room for a straight ramp, an appropriately designed system can use platforms and changes in direction to create a configuration that better fits the property.

Are custom wheelchair ramps only for wheelchair users?

No. Ramps can also help people using scooters, walkers, and other mobility aids, as well as people who have difficulty safely navigating stairs.

What is the difference between a custom ramp and a modular aluminum ramp?

These terms can overlap. A modular aluminum ramp is constructed from standardized components, but those components can be configured into a custom layout for a particular home. Customization refers to designing the overall solution around the property and user's needs.

Can you install a wheelchair ramp at a garage or side entrance?

Depending on the property, a garage or side entrance may provide a better accessible route than the front entrance. The best location should be determined by considering elevation, available space, parking, door access, and the person's daily routine.

Does Ramp It Now provide custom wheelchair ramps in Georgia?

Yes. Ramp It Now is based in Fayetteville and provides wheelchair ramp and home accessibility solutions in Georgia.