Modular Threshold Ramps for Flexible Access From Any Direction

When a doorway or threshold is difficult to approach from a single direction, a standard straight ramp may not always provide a suitable solution. Even when there is space for a straight ramp, there may not be sufficient turning space at the end of the ramp for the user to safely leave the ramp and turn due to a wall, fence or road. Modular Threshold Ramps offer a versatile alternative, with multiple entry points that allow users to approach the ramp from different directions.

The modular ramps are particularly useful for homes with side-access doorways where users leave the home and need to take an immediate left or right turn down a pathway, or for businesses with busy entrances where customers, visitors and employees may approach from different directions, meaning a ramp with multiple entry points is required.

The modular design also allows the ramp to be configured to suit your available space, with multiple entry points, different layouts and a choice of gradient to ensure the ramp is suitable for your space and your mobility aid. 

One of the key benefits of a Modular Threshold Ramp is the ability to create multiple entry points.

Rather than acting as a straight ramp where users need to approach the ramp from one fixed direction, the ramp can be purchased with 2 or 3 access points. This can be particularly beneficial for:

• Businesses and workplaces where customers, employees and visitors may approach an entrance from different directions
• Public buildings where access needs to accommodate people arriving from different routes
• Homes with side entrances where there is limited space directly in front of the doorway so users need to take a left or right turn immediately when leaving the property 
• Gardens where users may wish to go straight into the garden or may wish to take a left or right turn to carry on a long a pathway or remain on the patio area 
• Homes where users may wish to go straight or left, for instance they may wish to take a turn to continue down a pathway or go straight onto a driveway

For example, if a side door opens directly onto a narrow path, there may not be enough space for a conventional ramp positioned straight ahead. A modular threshold ramp can be configured with two entry points, allowing a wheelchair, mobility scooter or walking aid user to exit the doorway and turn left or right.

For entrances requiring access from even more directions, configurations with three entry points can provide additional flexibility.

For businesses, shops, workplaces and other public areas, access routes are not always predictable. Customers, employees and visitors may arrive from car parks, footpaths, side entrances or different areas of the building.

A modular threshold ramp with multiple entry points can help provide a more flexible access route, allowing users to approach the entrance without having to follow one specific path.

The modular design also makes it possible to create a solution around the existing layout of the building, rather than requiring a large permanent ramp structure.

Another major advantage of a modular threshold ramp is that the ramp can be configured to suit the required gradient.

This is particularly useful for mobility scooters with low ground clearance and for those using walking aids and self-propelled wheelchair users who prefer a smoother slope. 

By using additional modular ramp sections, you can create a longer, more gradual incline, helping to provide smoother access over the threshold and allowing you to achieve a gradient you are comfortable with.

The Modular Threshold Ramp is height adjustable, allowing you to set the height to that of your doorway, step or threshold. This provides users with a seamless transition over the step.

As the ramp does not have edges as standard, unlike many other ramps on the market, it can be left in situ, even if the door opens outwards. Optional edges are available. 

The adjustable design also means the ramp can be used in alternative locations at a later date if you move property. 

Designed for indoor or outdoor use in homes and gardens, the durable threshold ramps offer a anti-slip mesh surface for optimum grip and to allow water to quickly pass through the ramps. 

Unlike a standard threshold ramp, the modular system can be configured to suit the entrance and surrounding space.

Depending on your requirements, you can create a solution with:

• Multiple entry points for access from different directions
• Two or three-way access for side entrances and paths
• A longer, more gradual gradient where required
• No edges for compatibility with outward-opening doors
• Optional edges where additional guidance is preferred
• Optional connection plate to provide a smoother transition over the step or doorway 
• An anti-slip mesh surface for outdoor use
• A layout designed around the available space 

Whether you need to overcome a doorway threshold at home or provide more flexible access to a busy commercial entrance, modular threshold ramps offer a configurable solution that can be adapted to the way people actually approach the building.

The steel Modular Threshold Ramps are designed to allow users to overcome heights up to 160mm. 

For higher heights, you could view a Modular Wheelchair Ramp System to include a platform and access ramp. Alternatively, in terms of a portable solution, you could use a platform and portable wheelchair ramps. 

Every entrance is different, so the best configuration will depend on the threshold height, available space, direction of approach and mobility equipment being used.

If you are unsure which modular threshold ramp configuration is suitable, contact The Ramp People team for guidance on choosing a solution for your entrance.