Handicap Ramp Clearing

What This Service Involves

A snow-covered ramp is impassable for anyone using a wheelchair or walker, and even a thin ice film makes the slope dangerous. Our crews clear the full width of the ramp, the top and bottom landings, and the transition edges where snow tends to ridge. Because Western Washington snow is heavy and wet, we treat the entire sloped surface to prevent the refreeze that would strand a mobility-device user. We prioritize these routes so accessibility is never delayed after a storm.

Benefits

Restores full accessibility for wheelchair and walker users; clears the ramp width and both landings completely; prevents dangerous refreeze on the sloped surface; prioritizes access routes after every storm

Our Process

1) Clear the top and bottom landings for safe transitions; 2) Shovel the full ramp width down to the surface; 3) Remove ridged snow at the edges and transitions; 4) Treat the entire slope to stop refreeze

What Affects the Cost

Length and width of the ramp run; number of landings and turns to clear; slope steepness that intensifies refreeze risk; edge transitions requiring detailed work; priority scheduling for accessibility needs

Best Time of Year

Handicap ramp clearing is a priority through the entire winter, with immediate response needed whenever snow or ice threatens access.