Patios, paths and steps

Accessible resin ramps

An accessible resin ramp is a sloping path to a door or between levels, built on a concrete or compacted base and finished in resin bound or anti-slip resin bonded. It gives step-free access with good grip and no trip edges.

Guide price: Priced after survey
Time on site: Typically 2–4 days including the structure
Permeable: Depends on build

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Computer-generated example Accessible resin ramps: computer-generated example

How accessible resin ramps work

A usable ramp is mostly geometry: a gentle gradient, level landings at doors and at turns, and handrails where needed. For new public buildings Approved Document M sets out gradients; at home, the same guidance is a sensible starting point.

The surface is chosen for grip. Resin bound with an anti-slip additive suits most homes; steeper or shaded ramps can be finished in resin bonded for maximum grip.

Is it right for you?

You need step-free access to a door
Someone in the home uses a wheelchair or walker
You want a ramp that matches a resin drive or path

How we do it

Survey levels and door thresholds
Design gradient and landings
Build base and edges
Fit handrails where needed
Lay grippy resin finish
Cure and hand over

Specification

Gentle gradient with level landings
Anti-slip resin finish
Handrails where needed
Flush threshold at the door where possible

Pros

Step-free access
Good grip
Matches the rest of the garden

Things to know

Long ramps take garden space
May need a handrail and landings

Planning and permissions

General information, not legal advice. Pick your nation:

England

Patios, paths and steps in a rear garden are generally permitted development for houses. Listed buildings, flats and raised platforms are the main exceptions, and any part that is in front of the house follows the front-garden drainage rules.

Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Accessible resin ramps: common questions

Can a disabled facilities grant pay for a ramp?

In England and Wales councils run Disabled Facilities Grants; in Northern Ireland they are run by the Housing Executive, and Scotland has its own scheme of grants through councils. Eligibility usually follows an occupational therapist assessment.