A garage access ramp needs enough room for the rise, ramp run, landings and door operation. A small threshold ramp only addresses a doorway lip; it does not replace a ramp over several steps. Send the full garage entrance layout so we can discuss a suitable scope and quote.
Start with the garage door you walk through.
Show the steps leading into the house, the upper landing and the route from where the car is parked. A ramp can change that route substantially. We need to understand the available space before discussing a straight ramp, another layout or a different access option.
- Number of steps and total height change
- Floor space with the vehicle in its usual position
- House door open and closed
- Storage, mechanical equipment and other obstructions
Check the ramp and the landing together.
A slope that fits into the floor area is not automatically a suitable access route. The user needs an appropriate approach and room to operate the door. The product, supporting structure, edge protection and any handrails must be considered with the layout. A clinician can help establish the person's access requirements.
Portable and permanent installations have different scopes.
A portable product still needs to suit the rise, surface and intended use. A constructed or permanently installed ramp may involve additional design, supports and local requirements. We do not give a universal slope or length from a photo, and we do not quote a multi-step garage ramp at the small threshold-fitting price.
Get a complete garage-access quote.
Tell us whether the ramp is intended for a walker, wheelchair or another access need. Include the equipment dimensions and any existing recommendations. We discuss the installation requirements, materials, preparation and any site visit needed before a firm quote. Larger structural work and permits are identified as part of the scope.
A few questions, answered.
Can a ramp fit beside the car?
Possibly, but it depends on the garage, the vehicle's usual position, door operation and the ramp layout. Send a wide view of the whole area.
Is a small rubber threshold ramp enough for garage steps?
A threshold product generally addresses a small doorway transition. Several steps require a different access assessment and ramp design.
What does a garage ramp cost?
It is quoted for the site, rise, layout, product and construction needed. The $149 threshold-ramp fitting scope does not cover a ramp over garage steps.