Palmer DIY Wheelchair Ramp Kit – Includes Expertise, End Brackets; Customer Supplies Wood, Materials, Labor for Handicap, Wheelchair, Dog Ramps

Hey guys! I’ve been struggling with my mom’s mobility issues lately, and honestly, it’s been a bit of a nightmare finding affordable options. After looking at pre-built ramps (talk about expensive!), I stumbled across this Palmer DIY Wheelchair Ramp Kit and figured I’d give it a shot.
So here’s the deal – this isn’t one of those all-inclusive kits. You’re basically paying for the expertise and these really solid aluminum brackets for the top and bottom of your ramp. Everything else – the wood, screws, and actual building – that’s on you. Which, to be fair, is actually pretty smart because shipping a ton of lumber would cost a fortune.
The brackets are surprisingly sturdy! They can handle ramps up to 16 feet long and support about 800 pounds, which is plenty for my mom’s powered chair. What I really appreciated was the materials list they include – super straightforward about what to grab at Home Depot (I went with pressure-treated 2x6s). The instructions were pretty good too, and there’s this construction video in the photos section that was kind of a lifesaver for a DIY rookie like me.
Building it took me about 3 hours instead of the 2 they claimed, but I’m not exactly Bob the Builder over here. The trickiest part was figuring out the right slope. They recommend a 1:12 ratio (that’s 1 inch of rise for every foot of ramp length) for wheelchair users doing it themselves. My mom’s steps are only about 8 inches high, so I ended up with an 8-foot ramp that works perfectly.
One thing I wasn’t sure about was this whole “flush top bracket” thing they mentioned for doorways with storm doors. I needed that option since our front door swings outward, so I messaged the seller through that blue “Sold by” link. They got back to me pretty quick (like 36 hours) and sorted me out.
Oh! And while this was meant for my mom, our old lab has actually been using it more than anyone! Poor guy’s hips aren’t what they used to be, and he’s loving the gentle slope.
Just know that you’re responsible for getting weather-resistant materials if you’re putting this outside. And they only ship to continental US addresses, which makes sense considering how heavy all the materials would be.
For returns, they’ll take it back if it’s still in good shape, but you only get 90% back because of some restocking fee, and you’re on the hook for return shipping. Not ideal, but I guess that’s pretty standard.
Overall, for about $200 total (including the lumber I bought), I ended up with a custom ramp that would’ve cost me well over $1000 pre-built. Not bad at all for a weekend project!