Heated Wheelchair Ramp Restores Winter Mobility for Hudson Homeowner
A radiant snow melting system from WarmlyYours was installed beneath a 30-foot paver wheelchair ramp in Hudson, MA to help homeowner Rob Butts safely access his garage during winter. This pro bono project, led by Rob Robillard of A Concord Carpenter, was a team effort with contributions from multiple local companies.
Accessibility Ramp
A radiant snow melting system was installed beneath pavers to retrofit a 30–40 ft. wheelchair ramp in Hudson, MA, restoring safe, independent winter access for a quadriplegic homeowner. This pro bono project eliminated the need for manual snow removal and highlighted the power of radiant heat to enhance accessibility.
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Project Information:
This heated accessibility ramp project in Hudson, Massachusetts, transformed winter mobility for Rob Butts, a quadriplegic homeowner. With help from WarmlyYours, who donated the snow melting system, and a team of generous contractors, a 25-year-old brick ramp was replaced with a heated paver ramp. The system melts snow automatically, providing safe and reliable access to Rob’s van—even during record snowfall.
A 3-day installation included sand bedding, 3” spaced heating cables, and new Patriot Place pavers—repurposed from the New England Patriots stadium. Now, Rob and his father no longer worry about icy conditions or the dangers of shoveling snow.
Notable Features:
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Heated ramp improves safety for mobility-impaired homeowner
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Full pro bono project led by local contractors
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Uses recycled “Patriot Place” pavers for eco-conscious design
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Smooth, direct path into garage eliminates former stair hazard
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System activated automatically with snowfall
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