Our two most popular wheelchair ramps are both lightweight, folding, portable wheelchair ramps as seen below.
1. Low Cost Budget Wheelchair Ramp for Domestic Use
The Metro is new low cost portable folding wheelchair ramp for domestic use manufactured in Great BritainAvailable in lengths from 2ft to 8ft (0.6m - 2.4m) and starting at an amazing £125.00
The Metro wheelchair ramp is the ideal budget solution for domestic use where a cheap put down and pick up again solution is all that is required
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2. High Quality Wheelchair Ramps for Commercial or Domestic Use
Aerolight is a premier grade wheelchair ramp with an incredible weight to capacity ratio that makes it the number 1 choice for service providers, employers, retailers, etc. where safety is paramount.Available in lengths from 2ft to 8ft (0.6m - 2.4m) and starting at £287.00
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The Wheelchair Ramps and Building Regulations Problem
We are quite often asked about building regulations for wheelchair ramps and disabled ramp gradient
To be honest it can be a nightmare – Read the following page carefully or call us on 01608 663759 if you want further information
Building Regulations for Wheelchair Ramps on New Builds
Building Regulations for Wheelchair Ramps on Existing Buildings
Building Regulations for Wheelchair Ramps when making a material change of use of the building
Do Wheelchair Ramps Have to Comply With Building Regulations?
Yes – No – Maybe
Maximum Slope For Wheelchair Ramps Ramp Guidelines and Regulations
Advice and guidance om maximum wheelchair ramp slopes in the UK
Maximum slope for permanent wheelchair ramps in the UK?
Update: New Building Regulations from October 2015 – Access to and use of buildings: Approved Document M
Read more about Regulations regarding ramps here – Wheelchair Ramp Guidance and Regulations
We updated our wheelchair ramps sites the other day to provide information about wheelchair ramp gradients and how steep wheelchair ramps should be.
The CAE (Centre for Accessible Environments) say the maximum gradient for wheelchair ramps is 1:12, with the occasional exception in the case of short, steeper ramps when refitting existing buildings.
The gradient also depends on the going of the flight with longer goings requiring shallower gradients.
The maximum height a single ramp should climb before incorporating a landing/rest area is 500mm which should have a gradient no steeper than 1:20 as the height gets lower the ramp can become steeper on a sliding scale with a 333m height requiring a 1:15 gradient and a 166mm height requiring 1:12 gradient
Further information on wheelchair ramp regulations and wheelchair ramp guidelines can be found here – Ramp Information/
Portable Wheelchair Ramps
As a general rule most ramp manufacturers recommend a gradient no steeper than 1:12 for independent use and 1:10 for assisted use.
A simple calculation for finding out ramp lengths is to multiple the height by the ratio.
i.e. if working on a 1:12 ratio multiply the height of step by 12 to give you the minimum length of ramp.
6″ step x 12 = 72″ (6ft ramp)
Maximum slope for portable wheelchair ramps in the UK?
As a general rule when using portable wheelchair ramps most ramp manufacturers recommend a maximum slope no steeper than 1:12 for independent use and 1:8 for assisted use over shorter distances.
A simple calculation for finding out ramp lengths is to multiple the height by the ratio.
Portable Wheelchair Ramp Calculator for a 1:12 Gradient Slope
Select height of step:
Wheelchair Ramp Gradient Calculator disabled ramp gradient
Daunted by all the different Portable Wheelchair Ramps ?
Don’t be – Just give our ramp experts a call on 01608 663759 and we will advise you on the most suitable ramp for your needs.
Before ringing us please follow this checklist
- What is the total height you are trying to overcome?
- If landing in a doorway, what is the width of the opening?
- If landing in a doorway, does the door open inwards or outwards?
- If ramp is to go on to pavement how much room is there to the edge of the road?
If possible, take a photograph of where the portable wheelchair ramp is to be deployed and email it to us at info@wheelchair-ramps.co.uk
Low Cost Budget Wheelchair Ramp
The Metro is new low cost portable folding wheelchair ramp for domestic use manufactured in Great BritainAvailable in lengths from 2ft to 8ft (0.6m - 2.4m) and starting at an amazing £125.00
The Metro wheelchair ramp is the ideal budget solution for domestic use where a cheap put down and pick up again solution is all that is required
Buy Direct from a Trusted British Manufacturer - Click Here to See Prices & Options
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