Common questions, answered with actual Canadian rules in mind.

Ramp slope and design in Canada generally trace back to the National Building Code of Canada and the CSA/ASC B651 accessibility standard, which sets out things like slope, handrail height, and landing size. Every province then adopts its own version — the Code de construction in Quebec, the Ontario Building Code, and so on — sometimes with local amendments. The commonly cited 1:12 maximum slope comes from these standards. We confirm exactly what applies to your municipality and building type before anything is built, so you're not the one trying to interpret code language.

At the 1:12 code maximum, the rise in inches equals the ramp length in feet — a 24-inch rise needs a 24-foot ramp. Gentler slopes like 1:15 or 1:20 need proportionally more length but are easier to use. Try our free ramp length calculator for instant numbers at all three slopes.

For federally regulated organizations, the Accessible Canada Act sets national accessibility requirements, and a body called Accessibility Standards Canada develops technical standards that reference CSA/ASC B651. Provinces layer their own legislation on top — Ontario's AODA is the best-known example. If you're a business owner and unsure what applies to you, we're happy to talk through it, but for a definitive legal answer, your municipality's building department is the authority.

Wood needs regular refinishing and eventually rots, especially through a wet spring thaw. Steel is heavier and starts rusting once road salt gets into the picture — and in most of Canada, that's every winter. Aluminum does neither. It's the only material we sell, rent, or install.

Yes — every ramp we sell, rent, or install includes a continuous round handrail as standard, sized for a secure, full grip and positioned to meet CSA/ASC B651 height requirements. It isn't an upgrade or an add-on; we treat it as a core safety feature on every unit, residential or commercial.

Yes. Any ramp longer than a single straight run needs a level resting platform — required roughly every 9 m (30 ft) of travel and at every turn or doorway. Our specialists plan platform size and placement into your layout during the free assessment, so turns, wraparounds, and multi-level entrances are accounted for from the start, not improvised on install day.

Four main configurations, all in aluminum: straight-run modular ramps, switchback (turning) modular ramps for tight spaces, portable folding ramps for travel, and threshold ramps for single-step gaps. Modular ramps can also be built with platforms, side rails on both sides, and multi-level landings depending on your entrance.

A continuous round handrail and anti-slip decking are standard on every ramp, not optional extras. Beyond that, we configure platforms, turns, and multi-level landings to fit your specific entrance — talk to a specialist about what your layout needs.

Often, yes. Federally there's the Home Accessibility Tax Credit and, in some cases, the Medical Expense Tax Credit. Quebec has the PAD home adaptation program, Ontario and other provinces run their own programs, and Veterans Affairs Canada supports eligible veterans. See our funding and tax credits guide for the plain-language rundown.

Canada doesn't have a Medicare program the way the United States does, and our public health insurance doesn't cover home ramps. What actually helps here: the federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit, Quebec's PAD program, other provincial home-adaptation programs, and Veterans Affairs Canada for eligible veterans. See our funding and tax credits guide for the full rundown.

Yes. Our modular ramps are sold and installed by our own team for residential and commercial properties alike. If your needs are short-term, monthly rental is also available.

Yes, for both sale and rental. Delivery and installation are part of the price — the ramp is free-standing, bolted, and ready to use the same day in most cases.

As long as you need it. Rentals run month-to-month with no penalty for cancelling early — common for recovery periods, events, elections, or while a permanent solution is being arranged.

Yes — that's the whole point of building in aluminum. The frame and decking are built for freeze-thaw cycles, snow load, and road salt, not a mild-climate spec sheet shipped north and hoped for the best.

It depends on your municipality and whether the property is residential or commercial — permit rules aren't standardized nationally. We'll flag if one applies to your project before work begins.

We install across Canada, with the fastest response times around Ottawa–Gatineau, Toronto and the GTA, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax, Moncton, and Saint John, plus the surrounding regions of Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. Outside our install radius, we can often ship a ramp or refer a vetted local installer.

Almost certainly, if you're in Ontario, Quebec, or Atlantic Canada — we're not a single-city operation. Response times are fastest close to our core service cities, but we cover the full provinces listed on our coverage page, and most quotes go out within one business day of first contact regardless of location.

Most residential modular ramps are measured, quoted, and installed within a few days of first contact, with the install itself typically done in a single visit. Commercial projects vary with scope.

That's most entrances, honestly. Our modular system is designed to be configured on site — turns, landings, and multi-level rises are all things we plan for during the free assessment.

Yes — commercial-grade ramps are one of our core lines, built with higher load ratings and wider decking for storefronts, clinics, and institutional entrances. We've handled installs for arenas, government buildings, and educational institutions.

Yes — ask your specialist for current warranty terms on sold ramps when you request your quote; they vary by product line.

No — we specialize exclusively in aluminum access ramps: sale, rental, and installation. If you need a vertical lift solution instead, we're happy to point you toward relevant funding programs, but installation of lifts or elevators isn't something we offer.