Reliable Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Installation in Columbia, SC for Safe Home Access
A Sturdy, Custom Ramp Designed for a Safer Return Home
This wheelchair ramp installation in Columbia, South Carolina, was completed for a family preparing for the husband's return home from a physical therapy facility. His wife and sister contacted Mobility Plus Northeast Columbia to schedule an in-home ramp evaluation and wanted to make sure he would have a safe, stable way to enter and exit the home when he returned.
The family had previously rented a wheelchair ramp from another company but were unhappy with the installation. The bottom of the previous ramp landed partially on the grass and partially on their existing walkway, creating an uneven transition and raising concerns about the ramp's stability, safety, and ease of use.
For his wife, making sure the new ramp felt sturdy and dependable was one of the biggest priorities.
Designing the Ramp Around the Home
During our wheelchair ramp evaluation in Columbia, SC, our technicians measured the front entrance, porch, threshold, and available space to determine the best configuration.
The home had approximately a 28-inch rise from the ground to the front porch, along with a 6-inch rise at the front door threshold, creating a total rise of approximately 34 inches from the ground to the door threshold.
Because the front porch was relatively small and the threshold was elevated, our team wanted to avoid adding a steep threshold ramp. Instead, we designed a 4' x 4' platform at the front door and leveled it with the existing threshold.
This created a larger, level landing directly outside the door and provided a more comfortable transition onto the wheelchair ramp.
Built Around Stability & a Smooth Transition
The family's previous rental ramp had left them concerned about having a properly installed ramp that would feel solid and dependable. Our team focused on creating a sturdy aluminum wheelchair ramp system that worked with the home's existing layout while providing a smooth transition to the walkway.
The configuration included a 9-foot ramp run leading from the 4' x 4' doorway platform to a 5' x 5' platform. From there, the ramp makes a right-hand turn and continues for another 25 feet before meeting the existing walkway.
This configuration allowed the ramp to properly reach the walkway rather than ending partially on the grass. The larger platforms also provide additional space for maneuvering and transitioning between sections of the ramp.
For this installation, we used the EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY 3G Modular Ramp System, a durable aluminum system designed for customizable residential accessibility applications.
Installation Process
After completing the in-home evaluation, our team prepared a custom aluminum wheelchair ramp quote and sent it to the customer's wife and sister.
His wife approved the purchase, and we scheduled the installation around the family's timeline so the ramp would be ready for her husband when he returned home from physical therapy.
Our technicians returned to complete the installation, carefully assembling the ramp, platforms, turn, and final walkway transition according to the home's configuration.
Final Outcome
The completed aluminum wheelchair ramp installation in Columbia, SC provides the family with a more stable and reliable way for the husband to enter and exit his home.
The 4' x 4' platform at the front door eliminates the need for a steep threshold ramp by bringing the landing level with the doorway. The 9-foot ramp run leads to a 5' x 5' platform, where a right-hand turn directs the ramp into the additional 25-foot ramp run leading to the existing walkway.
Most importantly, the new configuration addressed the family's biggest concern with their previous rental ramp: creating a sturdy, smooth, and predictable transition from the ramp onto the walkway.
The result is a custom residential wheelchair ramp designed around the home's unique layout and the family's need for safety, stability, and dependable home access.
Project Highlights
Location: Columbia, SC
Ramp System: EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY 3G
Ramp Type: Aluminum modular wheelchair ramp
Total Rise: Approximately 34 inches
Doorway Platform: 4' x 4'
First Ramp Run: 9 feet
Turning Platform: 5' x 5'
Second Ramp Run: 25 feet
Configuration: Right-hand turn
Final Transition: Existing walkway
Primary Focus: Stability, safety, and smooth home access
Looking for a Sturdy Wheelchair Ramp in Columbia, SC?
Mobility Plus Northeast Columbia provides custom wheelchair ramp installation in Columbia, SC, and surrounding areas. We offer aluminum wheelchair ramps, modular ramp systems, residential accessibility ramps, and custom home accessibility solutions designed around your home's layout and your loved one's mobility needs.
If you're replacing a rental ramp, preparing for a loved one to return home, or simply looking for a safer and more stable way to enter and exit your home, our team can evaluate your property and help determine the right accessibility solution.
Looking for a sturdy aluminum wheelchair ramp in Columbia, SC? Contact Mobility Plus Northeast Columbia today to schedule your in-home ramp evaluation.
