When you age or have a disability that makes stairs and steps a problem, you are left with a couple of different options. You can move out of your existing home and purchase one that is equipped with ramps and disabled access, or you can spend a small fortune to have your home fitted with ramps that make access easier. Neither of these are particularly desirable options, but there now exists a third option that is far and away better than the previous two. We are talking about portable ramps and the ability to create disabled access without tearing up your property or spending vast amounts of money.
How these portable ramps work is actually quite ingenious. They come to your home in the pieces that you require to fit your existing space. These pieces are then put together over top of the steps that you have leading into your property. There is no need to drill into the steps or do any type of major construction, as ramps are designed to fit over most types of obstacles. They can also be placed on a variety of different surfaces, from concrete to grass, with complete stability always assured.
Professionals can come to your home and put together the pieces for you, with all of the work usually done in just a few short hours. There is no mess, no fuss, and the portable ramps can be removed as quickly as they are added. This is especially good news for those folks who do not have a permanent disability. The ramps can be added to the property for as long as they are needed before being removed. As mentioned, there is no major construction work required to install them, which means you will never even know the ramps were there after they are gone.
Another major benefit is the cost savings between going the permanent or portable ramps route. The permanent ramps are certainly more expensive and labour intensive to install. They are also permanent, which essentially means you are forced to live in the same place unless you wish to go through the expense of repeating the construction process at your new home. Let’s not forget that actually selling your home after you have had wheelchair ramps installed is not easy, as you are essentially trying to see to a niche audience.
You might think that the portable nature of the ramps would make them less than attractive to look at, but you would be wrong. The portable ramps are, in many cases, more aesthetically pleasing than the bland concrete ramps many people choose to have installed. They comes equipped with rather decorative hand rails and are incredibly sturdy. They can handle everything from a small baby stroller to a large wheelchair, and more. If you are in a position where wheelchair ramps need to be added to your home, and you are concerned about the cost and construction methods, take a look at the portable variety to see how you can save time and money.