Greater Detroit Ramp

05/11/2023

It was a small yard. But we still had to fit 32 feet of ramps in without blocking car access to the driveway. Done! and done. Safe, sturdy shallow slope.

10/03/2022

Another Charity benefitted by installing one of our aluminum ramps with their volunteers and our professional guidance. Safer to build than wood ramps, no permits required and done in one day!
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It's not always easy to get a home repair or accessibility modification grant, but there are a variety of options in the Detroit area. Here's what you need to know about what's out there.

04/14/2015

Thanks again to our friends working at Children's Hospital of Michigan for bringing in Detroit Ramp for the work at the new Emergency Room entrance. Glad we could contribute to the surge of progress in Midtown Detroit!

03/27/2014

Putting wheelchair ramps inside garages has been more popular than ever...in this year of icebergs in our driveways!
This particular garage also has a side entry door leading to the yard. So we re-purposed the existing concrete step by turning it 90 degrees, then added a grab bar on the wall for a sturdy hand rail. Mrs "P" was very happy with this "bonus" feature and the relief the grab bar gave to her knees when she steps up from that side entry. And now she's ready to bring her mom home from rehab, safely up their new ramp.
So, steps and ramps really CAN co-exist.

03/16/2014

What you should know before choosing a wheelchair ramp installer in Michigan.

02/02/2014

Build a wheel chair ramp in freezing weather? A wooden ramp would be a nightmare! It’s dangerous for you or even a professional carpenter to run electric saws and drills, and it can even start to sleet or snow. Imagine digging holes for underground footings(??!!)…and forget pouring concrete! This customer needed a ramp now, to safely get in and out of her house, in spite of 15 inches of snow piled by her driveway and her icy porch steps.
So on this nice 1 degree morning, we dug out a path in the snow and assembled an aluminum rental ramp for her to use till spring. She also discovered that the hand rails made it “really easy” for her, providing a long, smooth railing to steady against while she walks with her cane. This spring, she may still want a wood ramp. Or having had some experience with the aluminum ramp features, she may want to buy a permanent aluminum ramp of her own.

03/26/2013

"Walker Stairs." (good to know)
When a person rehabilitating from surgery can begin to put some weight on their legs and use a walker, they may no longer need to rent a wheel chair ramp. But since stairs going into most houses are too small to fit a walker's wide legs, we can install temporary walker stairs over the existing stairs as shown in this photo.

12/17/2012

We often get questions about ADA Guidelines, and while we're happy to answer them to the best of our ability, our answer will often depend on numerous factors such as installation site and the abilities of the end user. In addition, questions sometimes fall outside our area of expertise.

For those with general questions, or for those who want to be assured of impartiality, a good resource is the Great Lakes ADA Center where you can get answers on a wide range of ADA application issues, not just mobility...

ADA Technical Assistance Center, Great Lakes Region

12/06/2012

Greater Detroit Ramp was proud to be an exhibitor at Tuesday's Grand Opening of the new Elder Living Construction showroom in Farmington Hills.

Thanks for inviting us, and we wish you every success in the future!

The Greater Farmington Area Chamber welcomes the new business to Farmington Hills.

12/03/2012

It's the most wonderful time....of the year.....

Greater Detroit Ramp would like to wish all our customers, suppliers, partners and friends a peaceful and joyous festive season.

Happy Holidays everybody!

11/27/2012

Conducting a free post-installation Quality Check is just one of the ways we like to think we provide a higher quality of service to our customers.

This morning, we were in Sterling Heights, checking a garage install we completed a couple of months ago.

Despite the plunge in temperatures, everything was in good order. The one issue was some noise from one of the aluminum planks when under load, which was easily remedied to the customer's satisfaction.

We were delighted to be told that since installation of the ramp, the customer is now able to get out of the house in just a couple of minutes where it had previously taken up to half an hour. It's the kind of story we love to hear.

11/07/2012

In the event that custom parts, sizes or configurations are required, we can often supply a temporary portable ramp like the one below free of charge for use until the full ramp can be installed.