Wheelchair Ramp Installation Guides | Express Ramps
Quick answer: Most wheelchair ramps are designed for do-it-yourself installation, and many go in within an afternoon using common hand tools.
These guides walk you through every step: checking your site, measuring rise and run, preparing the ground, assembling and anchoring modular, threshold, and portable ramps, and adding handrails and landings.
Before you build, check with your local building department about permit requirements so your ramp is ready to use right away.
Not sure which ramp fits your entry? Use the Ramp Wizard or call our ramp experts at 866-491-1110.
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Installing Portable vs Permanent Wheelchair Ramps -Sunday, 04 October 2026
Short answer: Portable wheelchair ramps need no installation. Set them on firm, level ground with the top lip resting fully on the step, then confirm the slope and weight rating. Permanent ramps take planning: measure the total rise, size... next...