Does anyone know what it would cost me to build a wheelchair ramp for a 35" high starting point?

Question

Wooden I'm guessing would be cheaper but I'm not sure. Please only people who know what they are talking about. Tx

Answer 1

You'll need outdoor grade plywood, 4x4's and 2x4's. Draw it out, figure out how much wood, and call your local builder supply.

Answer 2

Wood is cheaper, but not as permanent. Costs depend on what state you live in, and the local cost of materials. Thirty-five inches high is a pretty high starting point, as the slope for a wheelchair ramp is supposed to be slight. That will be a pretty long ramp, and may not be practical for that entrance. Look at your other entrances to see if they are more practical. If you are a business, wood may not be an option, due to your local building/commercial codes.

Answer 3

The degree of slope that you need is 1/12. That means for every inch of height you need to go out horizontally 12 inches. This makes for quite a long ramp in your situation. You can have landings that turn a corner and head a ramp further in another direction. Landings need to have AT LEAST a 5' diameter circle inside it's rails. That is the code regulation of how much room it takes to turn a wheelchair around. Doors need to be at least 36" inside width. At least 38" inside dimension on the ramp. That's inside the rails or closest point. I usually make mine 42" to 48". Top of rail needs to be between 36" to 38" Bottom runner of rail needs to be at least 4" off of deck. I typically use a 5/4x6" board here. And another midway up the height of the rail. These are so the chair wheels won't get stuck in the spindles, which are to be spaced no more than 4" apart by the way. I usuallyuse a piece of 2x4 for spacing. It would be hard to determine an appropriate cost factor. Depends on the size and configuration of the ramp, local lumber pricing, etc. You could contact the BBB and get the name of a company that builds them. The local planning commission or building inspectors can help you with copies of plans and regulations/guidelines. There are some programs that will pay to have the ramp installed for you, depending on need. I've done work for such a company. They would send me all over the state of Indiana to build these ramps. Good luck.

Answer 4

where i live u can not have anymore than 1" of fall/4 feet of run on a wheelchair ramp.
if it is 35" tall it will need to be allmost 9 feet long.
you will need to either use treated plywood or deck boards for the floor.i would use deckboards.
u will need a landing also.somewhere for the wheelchair to sit and not roll.in order to let the person in the chair rest.i think at the beginning and every 10 feet after.

i would suggest that u check ur local codes for this.u cna go to city hall.after u find out that information u should go to a local hardware store and explain to them what is needed.they will be able to help u out with the cost of lumber for the ramp.they may also build it for u at more of a cost.
good luck

Answer 5

Not sure how much angle you're putting on this thing or how much room you have to work with .

I"m thinking about $1000 - 2000 should do it.. Closer to the $1000..

Ask around a nearest college (engineering students)... Build me a ramp.. I'll pay you $500... they'll do a perfect job..you'll get the ramp done at less than commercial rates.. they'll get $500 for their engineering fraternity club.. everybody wins

Answer 6

3 sheets of exterior plywood 3/4@ about $100. 2- 4x6 treated load beam...$40. 4-4x4x8 treated....$46... 5 2x4 treated for braces $30.. 2 2x6x8 treated.$20 .18 feet of railing $144.....about 40- 5 inch bolts for railing..$60...framing hammer-$20...square-$6..ruler-$6.....hand saw-$14....electric or battery drill.$40... electric circular saw..$30...saw horses--$18...3 pounds of #8 finishing nails.$5...these are estimates.this will build a wheelchair ramp that should meet the strict standards.check with your county building inspecter for standards and ramp plans before construction....tools are added..don't know if you have them that means your next project will be cheaper

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Depending on how long and if you want balusters the wood alone could cost you anywhere from $500. - $1200. depending on the type of wood (recommendatio) hardwood/dense that is water and bug resistant. Purchase price should be no more than $1.25Lf. If you need further price quotes contact Forestwood Ind. Wading River NY 6319293197. For hardwood pricing.

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Answer 10

Go with KD 2x6 material build a platform first off your house. go 1ft wider than your door on each side and then take your ramp down from that. My husband is a carpenter by trade and says he can't give much more info than that because you have not supplied him with enough detail, however you can email him and give him the measurements and more details he can provide you with more info. You also need to check to see if you have any building codes also. his email is

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please feel free to ask him anything.

Answer 11

it would be bheaper to do it in concrete get yourself a sheet of plywood mark out the length height 35" down to nothin cut them out put them where you want them put some weight behind them fill with concrete not to wet trowel it off then get a soft brush pull it from left to right all the way down leave for a couple of days remove ply and thats it you have a ramp and its not expensive to do