DIY Handicap / wheelchair access ramp

How to make a access ramp for elderly, handicap, and wheelchairs. ADA slope recommendations and more.

[valeriekennedy]

Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge I'm a single woman if I can get it done anyone can achieve it. Again thank you keep making videos to help people that need your help. God bless you and your family.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[henlydennett]

The best "angle how to" on the internet. Thanks

[Jonathold]

About to attempt this build myself for my octogenarian grandpa. As others have said in the comments I watched several videos before I found yours. You clearly explain AND show how to accomplish each step, most helpful!

[donnamoore]

Thank you for this. I watched a lot of tutorials for building wheelchair ramps and this one had enough detail that I was able to build one with my novice woodworking skills. It’s not perfect, but it is functional. Bless you!

[mackay]

Why for gods sake would someone give a thumbs down for this very helpful project, really bewildering.

[tommydauphin]

Thank you so much. You just taught me exactly what I was looking for. Watched 4 other videos before this one and you were the only one that explained it. I’m helping my best friend build a ramp for his mom who isnt doing so well. You made this project a lot easier and better. Thank you.

[kimhardman]

I appreciate this! Thank you for making each step so clear! We have a 24 inch rise. We made it 12 ft long for a 2:12, 9.5 angle. That string trick was perfect! I already owned the angle tool ( don’t remember the exact name). That thing has come in handy for house projects! We made it in a few hours in the morning. That included running out and getting the lumber! Bless you! Our friend who had a massive stroke is able to visit. We can all sit out on the deck and he can enter the house with ease!

[John.Heyman]

I pretty much followed what you did and just built mine. I can get my dad in and out of the house safely. Thanks for the video

[slaydesantis]

I built a ramp for my hubby, all thanks to you :-). Now, all I need is some new toys (power tools...YASSS). LOL. Thanks for making the video. I had more steps and it was outside, but at least it was a straight shot ramp. Quite the learning curve for me. Did it all by myself. It looks like hell..LOL...but it does the job!

[risebriggs]

This is the most comprehensive and easy-to-follow video I've seen in a long time. We had to build a similar ramp for an elderly friend, and this made the job super fast!! Thank you so much for a concise and simply plan.

[jhelfen]

Used your video to build a ramp for my wife’s aunt. It was very helpful and it turned out really well. Thanks for all the helpful tips during the video.

[SpiderBoyee]

This was so helpful! My dad has to get part of his leg amputated and I needed to build him a ramp to get him into our house. I am not a craftsman in anyway, so this video was so so helpful! Thank you so much!

[veronicaaseltine]

this was an excellent. detailed demonstration of how to build a ramp . Much appreciated.

[edwardhaughney]

Boy, did you nail it.  A most impressive and informative video.  Much thanks

[dsbddearmond]

You just made it accessible without pain, for me to get in and out of my house. My husband has no idea how to do things and this will help him tremendously. He never had a fatherly teacher about things and is now 65.

[cmtrm]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial! My dad and I just built a ramp for my brother using this method. It turned out great, and only took us 3 hours.

[ess]

This is cool. I came here because I need a 1:12 ramp for my elderly small dog. It is a total 9 inches from the back door to the ground level, so I'll go for 9 feet ... She definitely needs side walls! I have a handyman who perhaps could make one.

[wham]

Thanks, I followed you to a tee and my ramp for my daughter came out perfect!

[elgatogordo]

Cool! Thanks for the detailed video. My 80 year old Mother in-law just moved to a smaller home and she’s having a hard time using the front door steps. This ramp will be perfect by preventing her from tripping and causing serious injuries.

[isaacsmitthy]

Thank you so much for this, I’ve been asked to build a ramp like this but with decking boards so hoping it’s as easy as screwing them down instead of screwing down plywood 😅