Cost of Wheelchair Ramp Installation

Wheelchair ramp installation averages $1,000 to $4,000, or about $100 to $250 per linear foot. Wood runs $100 to $275 per foot and aluminum $150 to $200 per foot. A 24-foot ramp often totals $2,600 to $6,600. Length depends on your entry height under the 1:12 slope rule.

Wood often has a lower upfront cost, around $100 to $275 per linear foot, while aluminum runs $150 to $200 per foot. Aluminum installs faster (lowering labor), needs less maintenance, and lasts longer outdoors, so total long-term cost can favor aluminum despite the higher material price.

No. Original Medicare does not pay for ramp installation because ramps are considered home modifications, not durable medical equipment. Many Medicare Advantage plans offer supplemental benefits that may cover ramps, and Medicaid waivers often do. Call 1-800-MEDIGAP to check your coverage.

Under the ADA 1:12 slope rule, every inch of vertical rise needs 12 inches of ramp. So a 24-inch-high porch requires about 24 feet of ramp. Taller entries need longer ramps and may require switchback turns with level landings, which adds to installation cost.

Yes. Portable or threshold ramps handle single steps and doorway lips for a few hundred dollars, and modular aluminum ramps can be rented for short-term needs. These cost far less than a permanent built-on-site ramp and suit temporary situations like recovery. Call 1-800-MEDIGAP for guidance.