It really is true that seemingly simple adjustments can actually be life changing. The other day I had a new door installed and it’s completely changed my ability to independently get in and out of my flat. Previously I had a standard door and a step inside, now have a perfect automatic door and a nice new ramp to aid me. I’m already finding that getting home has never been easier!!!
The auto door and wooden ramp were supplied from LB Hounslow under my strict ‘aesthetic’ instructions. I asked that the ramp be the same as my existing floor and that the door was not to change significantly. They did a good job of meeting my specifications, although the mechanism is very bulky above my door. I’m hoping to be able to hide it in some way. Seamless accessibility being very much the ideal.
It’s very secure with two deadlocks and can be opened manually if necessary. The door is operated remotely with a fob and the delay is 10 seconds which is enough time for me to get in or out of the flat, but this too can be altered as required. Here it is in action.
It will change my life as I no longer need taxi drivers to escort me to my flat in order to open my door and get me up a step – something which neither they nor I really wanted to have to happen and meant I relied on a few trusted cab drivers. The new door also means I can, theoretically, get to the local shops or gardens un-aided. Alas, only theoretically as the state of the local pavements prevent a smooth & safe journey!
The door was supplied by ADS in Southend and the fitters from DG Servicing were very tidy and made hardly any mess even though the job took all day. There are other suppliers such as Tormax, Axis and others. Probably the best way to find out your best local options is to check the Automatic Door Supplier Association website.
I thought it would be nice to share a video of the new system in action. It’s only a new door but it really has opened up a good many more for me. I’d really recommend doing something like this if you can, I just can’t believe it took me so long to get round to it! Well, I kind of can – there’s always so much other things to do… Anyway, it was a nice early Christmas present to myself!
