In renovations, the problems are usually more complex, but sometimes creativity can prevail over obstacles. The house needs to have at least one zero-step entrance on an accessible route. The entrance may be a ramp, or simply a sloping sidewalk, or a garage floor level with the house. Ideally this entrance will be the same entrance family and guests usually use. Even one small step poses a barrier.
Few lots are completely flat.
When the rise of the ground is deliberately used and graded to advantage, many feet can be shaved from the needed length. For instance, a mere 4 inches higher starting point allows a ramp that is 4 feet shorter. Drawing from Entryways Many feet can be shaved from the required length of an incline if it starts on ground that is nearly the same elevation as the entrance. Here, the driveway is sloped to provide some rise on a flat lot. Then the visitor or occupant with a disability can unload from their vehicle at the top of the driveway and proceed into the house.