Wheelchair ramps are an essential accessibility requirement for people who are disabled. Whether you are in a wheelchair or simply have trouble moving, a wheelchair ramp can go a long way toward making your home safer to move around in. It adds a level of independence that many people feel that they lose when they are limited to a wheelchair for mobility. Thankfully, this feature is simple to get installed and it can have a dramatic impact on the health and safety of your home. Finding a contractor for this kind of work will require you to learn about the various laws governing accessibility renovations. Different states have different laws that dictate the standards that a wheelchair ramp needs to live up to in that specific jurisdiction. You need to find a contractor who understands these regulations and how to work within them. It's also very likely that your contractor will want to have you provide a 25 per cent deposit on the overall cost of the project. This is a normal consideration that you should be willing to adhere to. However, don't allow the contractor to talk you into going too much higher than that or talk you into paying hidden fees on the project.