Wheelchair Ramp Installation for Philadelphia Homes — Permit-Handled, Code-Compliant
Most ramps run $2,400–$4,500 and are installed in 1–3 days. We handle the permit, deliver to code, and can remove and resell when it's no longer needed. Free home assessment.
The Right Ramp for Your Home and Your Situation.
Every ramp starts with a free home visit — we measure the rise, the run, the landing, and look at what makes sense for your entry. Then we build a flat-rate quote for the option that fits.
- Aluminum modular ramps — fastest to install, reconfigurable, removable. Most common for residential use
- Custom wood ramps — built to match your home's architecture. Permits handled, railings included
- Threshold & portable ramps — for small step-ups at doorways, or travel/vehicle use
- Permit & inspection handled — 1:12 slope, 36" min width, code-compliant handrails throughout
- Rental & resale options — short-term rentals for post-surgery recovery; we buy back modular ramps when you're done
Threshold ramps from $280 installed. Modular aluminum runs $2,400–$4,500. Custom wood varies by scope — quoted after the home visit. Flat-rate, no change orders.
From First Call to First Ramp — No Surprises.
Phone Call
15 minutes. Tell us about the entry, the rise, what's needed. No pricing yet.
Free Home Assessment
We measure the entry, the slope, and look at permits. Family welcome. About an hour.
Written Quote
Flat-rate with permit timeline, install dates, and parts list. Questions before signatures.
Install & Inspection
Our crew installs, we walk the ramp with you, and we handle the permit inspection.
My wheelchair, my granddaughter's stroller. Same ramp. Steady Step handled the permit, showed up on time, and it was done in two days. I didn't have to figure any of it out.
* Barb is illustrative, not a real client. Her story reflects the kind of work we do.
Questions About Wheelchair Ramps.
If your question isn't here, just ask when we call. We'd rather answer the same question a hundred times than have you guess.
How much does a wheelchair ramp cost?
It depends on the type and the run length. Threshold and portable ramps start around $280 installed. Aluminum modular ramps — the most common residential choice — run $2,400–$4,500 for a typical 20–30 foot run including handrails, landing platform, and permit. Longer runs or second-entry ramps are quoted by the linear foot after the home visit.
Custom wood ramps vary more by scope: framing, decking, railings, and finish. We quote everything flat-rate after we measure — no change orders for things we should have caught at the assessment.
Do I need a permit for a wheelchair ramp?
It depends on your municipality and the type of ramp. Many modular aluminum ramps in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties don't require a permit because they're considered temporary/removable structures. Custom wood ramps built as a permanent structure almost always require one. We check this for you during the home visit, pull the permit if needed, and handle the inspection — it's included in the quote, not an add-on.
Can I rent a ramp instead of buying one?
Yes. Rental makes sense for post-surgery recovery, short-term hospital discharge, or situations where you're unsure how long the ramp will be needed. Monthly rates vary by run length. We can also install a purchased ramp and buy it back from you when it's no longer needed — ask us about the resale program during your home assessment.
Schedule Your Free Ramp Assessment.
A free, no-pressure home visit. We measure, we check permits, we answer your questions — and you'll have a written quote a few days later. No obligation to move forward.
- Free visit, no obligation, no sales pressure.
- We can usually visit within a week.
- Permits handled — included in your quote.
- Rental and resale options available.
Thank you — we got it.
We'll call you within one business day. If today is Friday afternoon, expect a call Monday morning. The number you see will be a Philadelphia area code.
In a hurry? Call (484) 302-4432 — someone real picks up between 8 AM and 6 PM Eastern.