Modular Wheelchair Ramp: Why Choose It for Your Building Project?

Modular Wheelchair Ramp: Why Choose It for Your Building Project?

Published on Thursday 12th December 2024

For building contractors, modular wheelchair ramps offer the fastest, most flexible, and cost-efficient access solution. More importantly, employing a modular ramp company is the easiest and most de-risked way to increase profitability. With quick installation, minimal maintenance, and full reusability, modular ramps provide a clear advantage over traditional wooden and concrete alternatives—saving you time, reducing hassle, and maximizing returns.

For building contractors, modular wheelchair ramps offer the fastest, most flexible, and cost-efficient access solution. More importantly, employing a modular ramp company is the easiest and most de-risked way to increase profitability. With quick installation, minimal maintenance, and full reusability, modular ramps provide a clear advantage over traditional wooden and concrete alternatives—saving you time, reducing hassle, and maximizing returns.

Our ramps are the result of years of expert design, ensuring they are both safe and fully compliant—available as a ready-made, off-the-shelf solution. Every detail has been carefully engineered, from PTV slip-rated and approved surfaces to the elimination of finger traps. Overlooking these ‘small’ but crucial features could put your building sign-off at risk.

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What Is a Modular Wheelchair Ramp?

A modular wheelchair ramp is made up of steel components available in various lengths, widths, and heights. This allows for fast assembly, dismantling, and adjustment to suit specific project requirements. 

Whether it's a temporary or permanent solution, modular ramps provide reliable access without delaying construction timelines. Plus, they are ideal solutions across various sectors, including commercial, public, education, healthcare, heritage, rail, and residential buildings. 

We design, construct, supply, and install our own modular ramp systems, available for both permanent and temporary use.

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Estimates can be returned within 24hrs if there is clear information given, including project address, drawings, photos and contact details.

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Advantages of Modular Steel Ramps

  • Cost-Effective: Modular steel ramps offer substantial savings, especially on larger installations, thanks to their reusability and adaptability across projects.
  • Fast Installation: Modular ramps can be installed in as little as 24 hours, keeping your project on schedule with minimal disruption.
  • Low Maintenance and Durability: Fully galvanised for corrosion resistance, these ramps are built to last with minimal upkeep. Our ramps also come with a 3-year warranty for added peace of mind.
  • Adaptable: Modular ramps are highly flexible, allowing for easy adjustments, modifications, or removal to meet the evolving needs of your project.
  • Customisable Surfaces: With our system, you can choose from a steel mesh surface, GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic), or rubber crumb finishes. The steel mesh surface includes built-in drainage to prevent water pooling, while the GRP and rubber crumb surfaces are slip-resistant.
  • Weather-Resistant: These ramps can be installed in most weather conditions, including light snow and rain, ensuring your project timeline isn’t delayed.
  • Fire-Resistant: Designed to withstand typical building fire temperatures, modular ramps contribute to compliance with fire safety standards.
  • Eco-Friendly: Modular ramps are reusable and recyclable, helping to reduce waste and support sustainable building practices.

 

How Do Wooden and Concrete Ramps Compare?

 

Wooden Ramps

Wooden ramps might seem appealing from an aesthetic standpoint but come with a number of drawbacks:

  • These ramps are prone to water pooling due to lack of proper drainage, increasing the risk of slipping.
  • Wood is susceptible to rotting, splintering, and moss growth, requiring ongoing maintenance.
  • Building wooden ramps can take up to a week, which could cause delays in your project timelines.

 

Concrete Ramps

Concrete ramps are durable but come with several limitations:

  • Once installed, concrete ramps are permanent and cannot be repurposed, reducing flexibility for future project needs.
  • Like wooden ramps, concrete ramps lack built-in drainage, which can cause water pooling and safety concerns.
  • High Costs and Delays: Concrete ramps are costly to install, especially for larger ramps, and require time to cure, which could delay projects further.

 

In Summary

Modular wheelchair ramps provide a fast, reusable, and durable option that supports project efficiency, making them a smart choice for meeting access requirements within your building project.

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Estimates can be returned within 24hrs if there is clear information given, including project address, drawings, photos and contact details.


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