DDA and Equality Act handrails
DDA handrails for entrances, ramps and stairs
Handrails that disabled people, older people and anyone unsteady on their feet can rely on: continuous, easy to grip, contrasting with their surroundings and fixed to last, at entrances, ramps, steps and stairs.
DBS-checked
Every member of our team, so we can work in occupied homes and care settings.
No VAT added
We are not VAT registered. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Photo report
Before and after photos on every job, for your records.
What makes a handrail DDA compliant
"DDA handrail" is the everyday name for a handrail designed to meet the Equality Act 2010, which replaced the Disability Discrimination Act. In practice we design to Approved Document M of the Building Regulations and BS 8300.
- Handrails on both sides of steps, stairs and ramps
- Continuous along the flight and across landings
- Extended beyond the top and bottom of the flight, with ends that do not snag
- Set at the heights the guidance sets out, with a lower rail where needed
- A round or oval profile that is easy to grip
- A colour that contrasts with the background, and not cold to the touch
Where we fit them
- Main and side entrances
- External steps and ramps
- Internal and communal stairs
- Car park and path routes
- Fire exit routes
Materials
We fit steel, stainless steel, aluminium, timber-capped and GRP handrails. Coated or timber-topped rails are warmer to the touch and easier to see than bare metal.
Your report
After every job you get a short written report with before and after photos. It is evidence for your records, your inspector, your client or a deposit dispute.
Common questions
Is "DDA compliant" still the right term?
People still use it, but the Disability Discrimination Act was replaced by the Equality Act 2010. We design to Approved Document M and BS 8300, which set out what accessible handrails look like.
Can you add a second handrail to existing steps?
Usually, yes. Adding a rail to the other side of existing steps is one of the most common improvements we make.
What colour should a DDA handrail be?
Any colour that contrasts clearly with the wall or surroundings behind it, so people with low vision can find it.
Related services
GRP handrails & walkways
Rust-free, non-conductive handrails and walkways that need no painting.
Anti-slip coatings
Slip-resistant finishes and contrast edges for roofs, steps and ramps.
Ramps & level access
Ramps and threshold changes for safe, step-free entry.
DDA access for communal areas
Handrails, ramps and contrast nosings for shared spaces.
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