Door ramps in 2027: what to buy and what it costs
Prices checked against our shop on 10 November 2026. We make rubber ramps in Epping, Melbourne, so our own products are in this guide, and we’ve marked them as ours.
Short answer: for a doorway lip under about 25mm, an aluminium threshold ramp or strip is usually enough. From 25mm up to 200mm, a solid rubber ramp is the common choice because it’s heavy, sits without fixings and can be trimmed to fit. For anything higher, you’re looking at a full ramp with a landing, and it’s worth having an OT or builder measure it.
What’s different going into 2027
- Funding for older Australians changed. The Support at Home program now funds aged care at home, and it can include home modifications. If you’re over 65, ask your provider before you buy.
- More people are buying online and fitting it themselves. Most threshold ramps don’t need a tradesperson. A rubber ramp sits in place, and an aluminium one screws down in minutes.
- Made-to-measure is easier to get. If your step is an odd height, or the door has a frame or track in the way, a custom ramp costs less than most people expect. You send measurements and photos, and you get a quote.
The four types compared
| Type | Best for | Rise | Price guide (Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium threshold strip | Floor joins and very small lips | Very low, a few mm | $59 to $139 (our 50mm to 150mm strips) |
| Aluminium threshold ramp | Lips up to about 25mm, indoors | 12mm to 25mm | $75 to $220 (our 12mm to 25mm ramps) |
| Rubber threshold ramp (ours, made in Epping) | Back doors, sliding doors, steps to a patio, inside or out | 10mm to 200mm | From $38 for small side-wing ramps up to $989 for the largest standard size |
| Portable folding ramp | Getting in and out of different places, or cars | Varies | Check with the supplier, as prices vary a lot |
Our most popular sizes
The sizes our customers buy most are 15mm and 25mm aluminium threshold ramps, and rubber ramps for 30mm, 60 to 65mm, 100mm and 140mm steps. These are all standard sizes we keep in our range. Any other height, width or shape we make to order.
What size do you need?
- Measure the height of the lip or step in millimetres. This is the “rise”.
- Measure the width of the doorway.
- Check how much flat floor you have in front of the step.
Pick a ramp with the same rise, at least as wide as the doorway. The gentler the gradient, the longer the ramp: 1:10 is the gentlest of our standard options, 1:8 is a common middle ground, and 1:5 is short and steep, for assisted wheelchairs and tight spaces. Our ramp calculator works out the length for you, and our guide on how to measure for a door threshold ramp shows each step.
Rubber or aluminium?
Our threshold ramps page puts both side by side. Choose aluminium for a small indoor lip and a slim, neat look. Choose rubber when the step is higher, the ramp sits outside, or you can’t drill into the floor. Rubber is heavy, stays put and won’t rust. Ours are made from recycled rubber and carry the Australian Made logo.
Can funding pay for it?
If you have NDIS funding, self-managed and plan-managed orders are welcome. We’re not a registered NDIS provider, so we can’t take NDIA-managed plans, but we can invoice your plan manager. Ask your OT whether a ramp fits your plan. Older Australians can ask their Support at Home provider.
Mistakes to avoid
- Buying a ramp that’s lower than the step. The top edge then becomes a new trip hazard.
- Choosing the steepest ramp to save space when someone will be pushing a wheelchair up it on their own.
- Forgetting the door. Check that it still opens and closes over the ramp.
Get the right ramp
See all our door threshold ramps in one place, browse our rubber threshold ramps and aluminium threshold ramps, or send us your measurements for a custom ramp quote. Call (03) 7073 2121, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. We deliver Australia-wide and install across Victoria.
Not sure which ramp fits your step?
Send us a photo with a tape measure against the step, or call (03) 7073 2121 (Mon–Fri 8am–4pm), and we will tell you what fits. Our rubber ramps are handmade in Epping, Melbourne, and standard sizes are made and dispatched within 2 business days.
We deliver Australia-wide, including Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, regional Victoria, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
