Threshold Wheelchair Ramps in Georgia

Sometimes the smallest obstacle creates a significant accessibility problem.

A raised doorway threshold, sliding-door track, small step, or uneven transition can be difficult for someone using a wheelchair, mobility scooter, or walker. Ramp It Now provides threshold ramp solutions throughout Georgia to help make these everyday transitions safer and easier to navigate.

A threshold ramp is a compact ramp designed to bridge a relatively small change in height. Instead of installing a full-length wheelchair ramp system, the ramp creates a smoother transition over the obstacle.

Where Are Threshold Ramps Used?

Threshold ramps can be useful at:

• Front and back doors
• Garage entrances
• Patio and deck doors
• Sliding glass doors
• Interior room transitions
• Raised door thresholds
• Small single steps
• Other minor changes in floor elevation

Because every doorway is different, selecting a threshold ramp involves considering both the height of the obstacle and the way the mobility device approaches it.

Threshold Ramps for Wheelchairs, Scooters and Walkers

Even a relatively small vertical change can interfere with a wheelchair's front casters, make a scooter difficult to maneuver, or create a trip hazard for someone using a walker.

The right threshold ramp creates a more gradual transition.

Ramp It Now works with families to determine the appropriate accessibility solution based on the entrance, mobility equipment, available space, and individual needs. The company's existing ramp offerings specifically include portable, threshold, and modular ramps.

Choosing the Right Threshold Ramp

Not all threshold ramps are interchangeable.

Important considerations include:

Threshold height. The ramp must appropriately address the vertical change at the doorway.

Available space. There must be enough room for the ramp and for the person using the mobility device to approach and exit it safely.

Mobility device. Manual wheelchairs, power chairs, scooters, and walkers can have different clearance and maneuvering characteristics.

Surface and traction. The transition should provide stable footing and dependable traction.

Door operation. A ramp should not unnecessarily interfere with opening, closing, or safely using the doorway.

Indoor versus outdoor use. Exterior entrances introduce weather, drainage, and surface considerations that may not exist indoors.

Do I Need a Threshold Ramp or a Modular Ramp?

The amount of elevation change is one of the biggest differences.

A threshold ramp is generally intended for a small rise at or near a doorway. A modular wheelchair ramp is designed to address a more substantial elevation difference, such as multiple steps between ground level and a porch or entrance.

For some homes, accessibility may require both. A modular system may reach the entrance while a smaller transition solution addresses the doorway itself.

Ramp It Now can assess the entire route rather than treating each obstacle in isolation.

Small Changes Can Make a Home Easier to Use

Home accessibility isn't only about major renovations.

A difficult threshold may be crossed multiple times every day. Removing or reducing that barrier can make it easier to enter a bedroom, reach a patio, move through a garage entrance, or simply get through the front door.

That's why Ramp It Now takes a broader approach to accessibility. In addition to ramps, the company provides solutions such as grab bars, tub modifications, vehicle mobility equipment, and home safety assessments.

The goal is to identify the barriers that interfere with everyday life and find practical solutions that fit the family's needs and budget.

Threshold Ramp Solutions Throughout Georgia

Based in Fayetteville, Georgia, Ramp It Now brings more than 22 years of industry experience to home accessibility and mobility projects.

Our team can help determine whether a threshold ramp, portable ramp, modular aluminum system, or another accessibility solution is appropriate for your home.

Need Help With a Difficult Doorway?

If a threshold or small step is making your Georgia home harder to navigate, talk with Ramp It Now.

Call (404) 909-2508 to discuss threshold ramp options or arrange a home accessibility assessment.

Threshold Ramp FAQs

What is a threshold ramp?
A threshold ramp is a short accessibility ramp designed to create a smoother transition over a raised doorway threshold, small step, or similar minor elevation change.

How do I know what size threshold ramp I need?
The appropriate ramp depends on the height and shape of the threshold, available space, approach to the doorway, and mobility device being used. Measuring only the height does not always provide enough information to choose the best solution.

Can threshold ramps be used with power wheelchairs and scooters?
Many threshold ramp solutions are designed for mobility devices, but the appropriate product and configuration depend on the specific wheelchair or scooter, the doorway, and the elevation change.

Can a threshold ramp be used outside?
Some threshold ramp products are suitable for exterior applications. Outdoor installations should account for weather exposure, traction, drainage, and the specific entrance.

What is the difference between a threshold ramp and a wheelchair ramp?
A threshold ramp generally addresses a relatively small elevation change at a doorway. A full wheelchair ramp system is used for larger elevation changes and may require longer runs, platforms, handrails, or multiple sections.

Does Ramp It Now provide threshold ramps in Georgia?
Yes. Ramp It Now is a Fayetteville, Georgia-based home accessibility company, and threshold ramps are among the ramp solutions it provides.