BILD provides modular aluminum wheelchair ramps for homes throughout Milwaukee, Southeast Wisconsin, central Wisconsin, and parts of Illinois. Available for purchase, rental, or rent-to-own, modular ramps provide a durable and adaptable way to create wheelchair access without building a permanent wood or concrete structure. The system can be configured around the home’s entrance, adjusted as needs change, and removed when it is no longer needed.
Modular Ramps Compared to Wood & Portable Ramps
Modular ramps differ from permanent wood ramps because they can be installed more quickly, reconfigured as access needs change, and removed when they are no longer needed. Unlike portable wheelchair ramps, modular systems include railings, landings, and heavier-duty components designed to remain in place for ongoing home access.
Portable ramps can work well for smaller rises or situations where the ramp needs to travel with the user. Modular ramps are generally a better fit when an entrance involves several steps, requires a longer ramp run, or needs a more complete railing and landing system.
Benefits of Modular Ramps
- Extremely low maintenance – do not rust
- Installed without concrete footings – saves on cost
- Layout can be reconfigured to meet your needs
- Re-usable at different locations
Our modular wheelchair ramps are high-quality American made ramps, and we typically use grated flooring which provides superior traction and slip resistance. As national experts on wheelchair accessibility, we will help configure a safe and accessible layout that will work well for your needs.
Grated flooring options
The open-weave grated design of our modular ramps allows snow, rain, and moisture to fall through the ramp surface. This provides easier maintenance and increased safety for wheelchair users and caregivers who walk up and down the ramp. The cross sections of floor grating on our wheelchair ramp sections and landings provide a natural pattern that increases traction for wheelchair tires and shoes for better traction and stability.
BILD commonly installs modular systems with grated aluminum flooring designed to provide traction while allowing snow, rain, and debris to pass through the surface. Learn more about the features and options available with our XM Grated Wheelchair Ramps.
The superior design of the grated wheelchair ramp flooring prevents buildup of debris, provides slip resistance, and provides safer access for our colder-weather Wisconsin and Illinois wheelchair ramp access.
Modular Ramps for Commercial Properties
Modular ramp systems can also be configured for businesses, public buildings, and other commercial properties. Commercial projects may have different dimensional, load, railing, and accessibility requirements than a residential installation.
Businesses looking for a commercial system can explore BILD’s commercial wheelchair ramp options for more information about Entrada modular ramps and commercial accessibility applications.
Flexible designs
Modular wheelchair ramps can be easily moved to a different location and are a perfect solution for temporary situations. Even for permanent wheelchair ramp solutions, modular aluminum wheelchair ramps are rust resistant, low maintenance, and longer lasting than wood (which naturally decays over time and requires repainting). Modular wheelchair ramp layouts can be easily reconfigured if the wheelchair user’s needs change (such as shoulder injury or weakness issues).
Modular Wheelchair Ramp Rentals
Not every ramp needs to be permanent. BILD offers wheelchair ramp rentals for temporary accessibility needs throughout Milwaukee and surrounding Wisconsin communities. Modular ramps can work well during recovery from surgery or injury, during rehabilitation, or when you’re unsure how long you’ll need a ramp.
Rental pricing depends in part on the ramp’s size and configuration, and includes installation and removal. BILD also offers rent-to-own options when a temporary need becomes longer-term.
Modular Wheelchair Ramp FAQs
Do modular ramps come in different colors?
Modular wheelchair ramps can be ordered with a powder coated paint finish. There are many colors to choose from, however there is extra cost and production time required for powder coating. If you are considering a powder coated finish for your ramp, it is recommended you do this when the wheelchair ramp is manufactured for a durable finish.
How quickly can modular wheelchair ramps be installed?
Modular ramps are typically installed in less than a day.
What is the weight capacity of your modular ramp?
The XM modular ramp system has an industry leading 1000 pound weight capacity. This is an industry leading weight capacity ramp system which is durable and safe to support the weight of yourself, your wheelchair and caregiver.
Where do you install modular ramps?
BILD is a Milwaukee based company who provides wood, concrete, and modular wheelchair ramp installations in Wisconsin and Illinois
Does BILD provide commercial modular wheelchair ramps?
We provide commercial ADA modular wheelchair ramps for businesses and public buildings in the Milwaukee and surrounding areas of Wisconsin.
Pete discusses how BILD modified his home with bathroom remodeling, door widenings, wheelchair lifts and a wheelchair ramp.