Ramps built on site,for a real rise.
Ramps built on site for anything higher than one step, with flat landings, a gentle slope, and rails on both sides. Across Victoria and New South Wales.
For more thanone step.
A small ramp can go over a doorway lip or a single step. For anything higher, you need a ramp built on site, with a solid frame, flat landings, and rails on both sides.
The higher the step, the longer the ramp. The calculator below shows how long yours would need to be.
That is why we design these ramps on paper first, with you and your occupational therapist, before we give you a price.
How long willyour ramp be?
Enter the height of your step. It shows how long the ramp needs to be, where it needs landings, and whether it fits your space.
- Minimum ramp run
- 6.30 m
- Gradient
- 1:14
- 7.14% · 4.1°
- Landings part-way
- 0
- Footprint, about
- 8.7 × 1.0 m
A general access ramp
The kind we design and build: 1:14, handrails on both sides, and flat landings to rest, turn, and open the door.
| Type | Gradient | Min run | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General access ramp | 1:14 | 6.30 m | Allowed for this rise |
| Step ramp | 1:10 | 4.50 m | Not suitable |
| Threshold ramp | 1:8 | 3.60 m | Not suitable |
This is a guide based on the Australian Standard for access (AS 1428.1), not a design. A safe ramp also depends on its width, rails, edges, surface, and the door at the top. That is why we measure and design every ramp on site. What the numbers mean
What makes agood access ramp.
A level landing at the top
Room to stop, turn, and open the door, with no last lip to climb.
A gentle, safe slope
Built to the Australian Standard for access (AS 1428.1) wherever the space allows, and always to the building code.
Built for your ground
Sloping yards, uneven paths, and soft soil are normal. We design the frame to suit your site.
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Ramp surfaceoptions.
Mostly a choice between cost, upkeep, and looks.
Fibreglass mesh
The lowest cost and least upkeep. A gritty, non-slip surface that drains water and won’t rot or rust. Best out in the weather.
Merbau timber
A hardwood that looks like part of the house. The sloped parts get a non-slip coating, which needs redoing over time.
Decking of your choice
The dearest option, with the most even look. You choose the product, and we show it as its own line on the quote.
Parts andoptions.
Some come as standard and some are extras. We list each one on the quote.
Steel handrails
On both sides of every ramp, as standard.
A lower rail (optional)
A second rail lower down stops a wheel or foot slipping under. We recommend it for wheelchair users.
Boards under the ramp (optional)
Close off the gap beneath a raised ramp, so it looks tidy and nothing gets under.
Frame protection
A cover that keeps water off the timber frame, and matting that stops weeds growing up through.
Coloured concrete (optional)
For the landing or path. The colour varies a little, and fine surface cracks from ground movement are normal.
How itworks.
Design visit
Our draftsperson measures the height, the space, and the ground, then draws the ramp. We mark it out on site so you can see where it will go.
Drawings and a fixed price
Set out so your funding body can approve them. Nothing is ordered until it is approved.
The frame goes in
We set the supports in the ground and build the frame to the right slope. This decides how even the ramp is.
Surface, rails, and finishing
We lay the surface, fit the rails, and add bright edges so every change in level is easy to see.
Backed by warranty
All work is done by licensed tradespeople and backed by the relevant warranties.
Ramps we havebuilt on site.
Real photos of our own work in homes across Victoria and New South Wales.
If it is onlyone step.
For a step lower than about 19cm, you probably don’t need a built ramp. A small ramp can do the job for much less, often with nothing to build.
Not sure what you need? Call us for a free phone consultation, and we’ll talk you through the options. No obligation.
Questions
What people ask aboutwheelchair access ramps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the ramp need to be?
When is a balustrade required instead of a handrail?
Why is the timber staining the concrete?
Can I have a coloured or stainless rail?
Will the NDIS pay for a ramp like this?
Can’t see your question? Call us on +61 3 8658 1358 — we’re happy to talk it through.
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