Wheelchair Ramp Learning Center
This is where we answer the questions we get most often — how long a ramp you need for a given rise, what ADA requires versus residential code, what ramps cost, and how to install and maintain one.
Since 1999, Express Ramps has helped homeowners, caregivers, facility managers, and contractors find the right access solution — and the most common questions we hear haven't changed: How long does my ramp need to be? What does ADA actually require? What type of ramp is best for my needs? This resource hub answers all of them in plain language, so you can make a confident decision before you spend a dollar.
Start with sizing if you're new to ramps. Our Residential Ramp Code Guide explains the ramp slope guidelines — one foot of ramp for every inch of rise — and when a steeper ratio is acceptable for residential applications.
If you're measuring a doorway or a single step, the Threshold Ramp Guide walks through it in about five minutes.
Buying for a business, church, or school? The ADA Wheelchair Ramp Guide covers slope, landing sizes, handrail rules, and width minimums, and pairs with our ADA Commercial Ramps built to meet them.
Every guide links to the products it discusses, but none of them require you to buy from us to be useful. We also have a easy to use Ramp WIzard that will calculate the ramps slope and help you select the correct ramp for your needs. If you'd rather talk it through, call 866-491-1110 — a ramp specialist will size your project for free.
