CUSTOM FABRICATION
Custom Steel Ramps Built to Your Exact Requirements
When standard ramp dimensions, capacities, or configurations don't fit your site or equipment, our Canadian fabrication team designs and builds to spec. We engineer custom dock ramps, yard ramps, and access solutions for operations with unique height, width, load, and structural requirements.
WHAT WE FABRICATE
The Range of Custom Ramp Solutions We Build
Our fabrication capability covers far more than standard catalogue dimensions. If your site, equipment, or operation requires a ramp that doesn't exist off the shelf, we can design and build it.
Non-Standard Widths and Lengths
Ramps fabricated wider or longer than standard catalogue sizes to accommodate oversized forklifts, side-by-side equipment passes, or extended reach requirements.
High-Capacity Structural Units
Custom-engineered ramp frames rated for heavy forklift loads, equipment transport, and high-cycle daily use - with structural steel sizing matched to your actual load requirements.
Multi-Level and Transitional Access Systems
Tiered or cascading ramp configurations for sites with multiple dock heights, grade changes, or access points requiring more than a single ramp span.
Specialty Lip Configurations
Adjustable, hinged, or extended dock lip designs engineered for specific trailer heights, container floors, or surface gaps that standard lip angles cannot bridge.
Site-Specific Structural Solutions
Ramps designed around your actual site geometry - accounting for ground conditions, available floor space, wall clearances, and permanent mounting requirements.
Portable and Fixed Custom Configurations
Custom ramps built as permanent welded structures or portable wheeled units, depending on your operational flexibility and site permanence requirements.
OUR PROCESS
From Consultation to Delivery: How the Custom Process Works
We keep the custom ramp process straightforward so you always know where your project stands. Here is what to expect from first contact through to final delivery.
01
Initial Consultation
You tell us about your site, equipment, load requirements, and any dimensional constraints. We ask the right questions upfront so nothing critical gets missed before design work begins.
02
Site Assessment and Measurements
For complex projects, we gather site measurements, access dimensions, ground conditions, and equipment specs. Accurate inputs at this stage ensure the fabricated ramp fits and functions as intended on delivery.
03
Design and Engineering
Our team develops a ramp configuration matched to your inputs - covering structural steel sizing, deck surface, lip design, safety rails, and finish specification. You review and approve the design before fabrication starts.
04
Fabrication
The ramp is built to spec using industrial-grade steel with anti-slip deck surface, welded safety rails, and the specified finish - fabricated in Canada to the agreed design.
05
Delivery and Installation Support
We coordinate delivery to your site and provide guidance on placement and installation. For permanent installations, our team can advise on anchoring, leveling, and commissioning the ramp for daily use.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
What Goes Into a Custom Ramp Quote
The more detail you can provide about your site and operation, the more accurate and useful our initial response will be. Here are the key inputs we use to scope a custom ramp solution.
Available Space
How much floor space do you have for the ramp - including the approach run and the landing at the top? Let us know if there are wall clearances, pillars, or obstructions on either side.
Equipment Type
What type of equipment will use the ramp - counterbalance forklift, reach truck, pallet jack, or wheeled equipment? The equipment wheel base, turning radius, and axle load determine structural requirements.
Load Capacity Required
What is the maximum combined weight of the equipment and its load that the ramp must support? We engineer the frame and deck to the actual working load, not a generic safety margin.
Height Requirements
What is the height difference between the lower and upper access points - for example, ground to truck floor, dock height to container floor? Accurate height inputs determine ramp angle, length, and lip configuration.
Surface Conditions
What is the ground surface on the approach side - concrete, asphalt, gravel, or compacted earth? Surface type affects the base design and whether leveling feet, outriggers, or a fixed anchor plate are needed.
Daily Usage Frequency
How many forklift or equipment passes does the ramp need to handle per day? High-cycle operations require heavier structural members and more robust deck surface treatment than low-frequency access points.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Custom Ramp FAQs
Answers to the questions buyers most often ask before starting a custom fabrication project.
How long does a custom ramp take to fabricate and deliver?
Lead times vary depending on design complexity, steel availability, and current fabrication schedule. Once we have your approved design and order confirmation, we will provide a specific delivery timeline. For straightforward custom sizing on standard configurations, lead times are generally shorter than fully engineered bespoke structural builds.
Is there a minimum order requirement for custom fabrication?
We work with single-unit custom orders. You do not need to order multiple units to access our custom fabrication service - one ramp built to your spec is a standard engagement for us.
Do I need engineering drawings before requesting a quote?
No. If you have existing drawings or specs, we are happy to work from them. If you do not, our team will develop the design based on your inputs during the consultation process. You review and approve before fabrication begins.
Do you require an on-site visit before fabricating?
Not always. Many custom ramp projects can be scoped accurately from measurements, photos, and a detailed conversation. For complex or permanent structural installations, a site visit or site survey may be recommended to ensure the fabricated ramp fits and functions correctly.
What factors affect the price of a custom ramp?
The main cost drivers are overall size (length, width, and deck area), structural steel weight and grade required for your load rating, complexity of the lip and connection design, surface treatment and finish, and whether the unit is portable or a fixed installation. We provide a detailed quote once we have your inputs.
What material and finish standards do you use?
Our ramps are fabricated from industrial-grade structural steel. Deck surfaces use anti-slip plate or grating. Finishes are heavy-duty industrial paint or hot-dip galvanizing depending on the application and environment. We specify materials appropriate to your load, environment, and usage conditions.
Ready to Talk About Your Custom Ramp Project?
Tell us about your site, equipment, load requirements, and what you need the ramp to do. Our team will review your project details and come back to you with a clear, practical response - no pressure, no generic quotes.