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Welcome to ModRamps.com

We provide and install a variety of high quality Modular Ramp systems at a very reasonable price.

We service the seven county metro area of Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as surrounding areas installing wheel chair and mobility ramps primarily for residential applications, and some light use commercial and institutional locations. We pride ourselves on quick response and turnaround time.

What is a modular ramp?

A modular ramp is wheel chair ramp that is manufactured in

Is a modular ramp better than a wood ramp?

Modular ramps are a smart alternative to the traditional wooden handicap ramp for many reasons. Some of the obvious benefits of modular ramps are:

• No maintenance finish
• Lower cost of ownership
• Fast installation (usually a matter of hours)
• Safer no-slip surfaces
• Takes up less yard space than a wood wheel chair ramp
• More aesthetically pleasing than the typical wooden ramp
• Easy to move 
• Can be incorporated into new configurations
• Modular accessibility ramps have resale value
• Fast removal (with no out-if-pocket expense when done by ModRamps)
• No permit required (typically)

Is a modular ramp more expensive than a wood ramp?

The short answer is yes, and no.  Your initial investment will typically be slightly higher than a wood ramp. However, when you consider permits, ongoing maintenance, removal costs, etc. of a wood built disability ramp, the modestly higher up front investment is well worth it and more than pays for the difference in the long run.
 
Furthermore, a wooden wheel chair ramp will likely cost you nearly as much to have it removed (and then return the yard to it's previous condition) as it did have it installed.

A modular ramp will cost you nothing out of pocket to have it removed (if we provide the services) and actually will have resale value in most cases.

Do we have to follow ADA regulations when installing a handicap ramp?

When you are adding a modular disability or wheelchair ramp at your private residence you do not have to follow ADA regulations. However, we do recommend and design into our estimates following the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines. 

How long will my ramp need to be?

The ADA guidelines require a 1:12 slope.  This means that for every 1" of rise, you should have 12" of run (or length of ramp).  As an example, if you had three (3) steps going up to your door, and each step was a typical 7.5", you would need a minimum of 22.5' of ramp to keep with-in the guideline.  Other factors of course affect the length of the ramp (like if you need a landing, additional stairs incorporated, or switchback transition to redirect the ramp in another direction) the length will then vary.  We also need to take into consideration the slope of the yard in conjunction with the number of steps.

We also incorporate other ADA related guidelines such as ramp width, rails/heights, and turn space. As CAPS (Certified Aging-In-Place Specialists) we have been trained in these regulations and how to apply them to various home modifications including wheel chair and mobility ramps. 

Will I still have steps I can use or do I have to use the ramp?

Modular ramps usually cover existing steps, however we can incorporate a new set of steps into the design.  See Example to the right.

Why do wood ramps take up more space?

Wooden wheel chair ramps take up more space primarily because of the materials required to build it take up more space, as well as the typical design. Wooden ramps also require footings to meet local code as well as a building permit pulled with multiple inspections during and after the construction process.

Is a permit required to install a modular wheelchair ramp?

Modular mobility ramps typically do not require building permits for residential homes as they are not permanently affixed to you home.