Andover’s large lots change what an entry ramp involves
Andover has just over 5,000 residents aged 65 or over and the second-highest median senior income of the cities in this group at nearly $86,500. What sets the work apart here is not the demographics though, it is the geography.
Andover is a large-lot city, much of it semi-rural, with long driveways and homes set well back from the road. Many are walkout ramblers or two-storey houses on ground that falls away at the back. Entries sit high, approaches are long, and there is usually plenty of room outside to build properly, which means a ramp can be designed at a comfortable slope rather than squeezed in. Winter access matters more here too, so we pay attention to drainage and to which door gets used in January.
What we install in Andover
- Stair lifts: straight and curved rails for two-storey homes and walkout lower levels.
- Wheelchair lifts: outdoor vertical platform lifts built for Minnesota winters, a common Andover answer.
- Home elevators: residential elevators for homes where the walkout level is in daily use.
- Wheelchair ramps: custom wood ramps at a comfortable slope, which Andover’s lot sizes usually allow.
- Accessible bathrooms: roll-in showers and walk-in tubs, often in a main-floor suite.
- Safety and access: porch and deck railings, grab bars and automatic door openers.
Permitted, inspected, and done properly
Powered lifts and elevators are regulated equipment in Minnesota, not appliances you bolt down. Ocel Builders installs as a Minnesota Limited Elevator Contractor and holds a Minnesota Builders License, so the framing, the electrical coordination, the equipment and the inspection are handled by one accountable team in Anoka County.
What it costs in Andover
We give you an itemised written quote after a free in-home assessment, and financing is available. There is no charge for the visit and no obligation. Request a free assessment or see the financing page.