Mon to Fri 7:30am to 5:00pm · Sat 7:30am to 12:00pm 020 3432 3097enquires@building-care.co.uk AboutServices Areas Our WorkContact020 3432 3097Request an EstimateMenu Home/Services/Wheelchair & Mobility AccessAccess That Works From Gate To Doorway # Wheelchair & Mobility AccessIn London & The South East Ramps, widened doorways, level thresholds, accessible entrances and pathways planned as one continuous route rather than a set of separate fixes. Request a Free Estimate020 3432 3097 Free, no-obligation home assessment · Family-run · 30+ years' experience 30+ years' experience London & the South East Family-run, owner-led Free, no-obligation estimate Service Overview ## What This Work InvolvesAnd Who It Is For Access is a chain. A perfect ramp is no use if the front door is too narrow, and a widened door helps nobody if the path to it is uneven. We survey the whole journey, from the gate or the parking space to the rooms inside, and rebuild the parts that break it. That usually means a combination of things: a ramp or level threshold at the entrance, a door opening widened to give real clearance with room to turn on both sides, thresholds taken out inside the house, and a firm, even path outside that works in the wet as well as on a dry afternoon. Widening a doorway is building work. Where the wall is load-bearing the opening is formed with a correctly sized lintel and proper bearings, then plastered, trimmed and decorated so it looks original. Ramps are set to a usable gradient with landings, handrails and a slip-resistant surface, not built as steeply as the space allows. We start with a free visit so the whole route can be measured, including the turns, which are where most wheelchair access actually fails. ### Who It's For - Wheelchair and powerchair users, full-time or part-time - People using a walking frame or rollator indoors and out - Households where the front door has become the hardest part of the day - Carers who need to bring a chair in and out without a struggle - Families preparing a property before someone moves inBook a Free Assessment How We Support You ## The Care We PutInto Every Detail ### The whole route considered Gate, path, threshold, door and the turn inside are measured together, so nothing is left as the weak link. ### Real clearance, not nominal Openings are set out for the chair that will actually pass through, with space for the approach angle. ### Usable gradients Ramps are built to a gradient someone can self-propel or be pushed up, with landings where they are needed. ### Structural work done properly Load-bearing openings are formed with calculated lintels and finished so they look like they were always there. Our Process ## How We Take ThisFrom Call To Completion 01 ### Route survey We walk the journey with you, measuring widths, turns, levels, surfaces and the approach to every door. 02 ### Scheme and written estimate A clear scope: which openings widen, where the ramp lands, what happens to the path, and the cost. 03 ### Groundworks and structure Bases, ramps, lintels and openings formed, with support in place before anything is cut. 04 ### Doors and thresholds Doors hung or replaced, thresholds levelled or weather-sealed level, floors made continuous. 05 ### Surfaces and handrails Slip-resistant surfaces laid, handrails fitted to both sides where required, edges protected. 06 ### Trial run We test the route with the actual chair or frame, not a tape measure, and adjust what needs adjusting. Benefits ## What You GetOnce The Work Is Done ### Coming and going independently The front door stops being something that needs arranging in advance. ### Turns that work Clearance either side of an opening, which is what decides whether a doorway is really usable. ### Level inside Internal thresholds and changes in floor level removed so nothing catches a castor. ### Weatherproof detailing Level thresholds detailed to keep water out as well as let a chair through. ### Firm ground outside Paths laid to fall correctly so they drain and stay usable in winter. ### Looks like the house Widened openings plastered, trimmed and decorated rather than left obviously altered. In Detail ## Materials, MethodsAnd The Situations They Suit ### Door widening and internal thresholds A standard internal door is usually the pinch point in a house. Widening it means forming a bigger structural opening, moving the frame, and often relocating a light switch or radiator that sits in the way of the new approach. Clearance matters more than the leaf width alone. A chair approaching at an angle needs space in front of the door on both sides, so we look at the corridor and the furniture as part of the same decision. Internally, strip thresholds, carpet bars and small changes in level between rooms are removed or ramped, and floor finishes are run through so the whole ground floor becomes one continuous surface. ### Ramps, entrances and pathways Ramps are set out to a gradient that can be managed, with level landings at the top and, where the run is long, part-way along. Handrails to both sides, an edge upstand and a slip-resistant surface are part of the design, not extras. Where the level difference is small, a level threshold with a drained channel is neater and easier to use than a ramp, and we detail it so it keeps the weather out. Outside, paths are relaid firm and even, laid to fall for drainage, with a route wide enough for a chair and a person walking alongside. Lighting the route is a small cost that makes a large difference after dark. Common Questions ## Wheelchair & Mobility AccessQuestions Answered Anything not covered here, ask us directly on 020 3432 3097. ### How wide does a doorway need to be? ### Can any doorway be widened? ### Do you build permanent ramps or fit modular ones? ### Is a ramp always the answer at the front door? ### Will a level threshold let water in? ### Can you do the path and the driveway too? ### How much does it cost? ### Do you cover my area? Related Services ## Work That Often Goes With It ### External & Garden Access Ramps, handrails, paths, dropped kerbs, driveways and outdoor lighting that make going outside easy again. More on External & Garden Access ### Major Building Adaptations Extensions, structural alterations, room conversions and downstairs bathrooms or bedrooms. More on Major Building Adaptations ### Minor Adaptations Grab rails, handrails, lever taps, half-steps, thresholds and small ramps, fitted quickly and properly. More on Minor Adaptations Browse all home adaptation services, see photographs of completed accessibility projects, read about our family-run building team, or check the areas we cover across London and the South East. Next Step ## Tell Us What's MakingYour Home Difficult Send the form and we will come back to you to arrange a visit for your wheelchair & mobility access, or call during opening hours and speak to someone who can help straight away. The assessment is free and there is no obligation. 020 3432 3097 - Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm - Saturday: 7:30am – 12:00pm - Sunday: Closed Adaptations and refurbishment works that help people stay living safely in their own home. - ## Services Bathroom Adaptations - Stair & Lift Solutions - Wheelchair & Mobility Access - Kitchen Adaptations - Bedroom & Living Adaptations - External & Garden Access - Safety & Independence - Major Building Adaptations - Minor Adaptations - Complete Home Adaptation Service - All home adaptation services ## Opening Hours - Monday – Friday7:30am – 5:00pm - Saturday7:30am – 12:00pm - SundayClosed ## Areas Covered - Central London - East London - South London - Kent - Surrey - North Sussex - East Berkshire ## Contact - Kimberley Business ParkLeaves Green, KestonBR2 6HL - 020 3432 3097 - enquires@building-care.co.uk © 2026 Building Care Services Ltd. All rights reserved.AboutOur WorkContactPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions 020 3432 3097Free Estimate