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 actually 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 [ramp length guide] explains the 1:12 guideline — 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 [how to measure for a ramp] guide walks through it in five minutes.

Buying for a business, church, or school? The [ADA ramp requirements] reference covers slope, landing sizes, handrail rules, and width minimums, and pairs with our [ADA commercial ramps] built to meet them.

Comparing options? We've written honest head-to-heads — [rubber vs. aluminum threshold ramps], [portable vs. modular systems], and [renting vs. buying] — including the cases where the cheaper option is genuinely the better one.

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.