ADA Accessibility Assessment & Certification

Assess buildings for ADA compliance and accessibility

Startup Cost
$10,000-$50,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
8-15 months
Profit Potential
$8,000-$67,000/month

Overview

ADA consultants generate $100,000-$800,000 annually with 80-95% margins.

In 2025, ADA compliance prevents lawsuits and ensures accessibility.

Revenue from ADA accessibility assessments ($1,000-$8,000 per building), ADA compliance audits ($2,000-$15,000), transition plans for municipalities ($10,000-$100,000), accessibility plan check review ($500-$5,000), litigation support and expert testimony, and ongoing ADA compliance consulting.

Successful consultants understand ADA Standards and regulations, conduct facility accessibility surveys, identify ADA barriers and violations, prioritize barrier removal, and provide ADA compliance documentation.

Building owners, municipalities, architects, and businesses as clients.

Marketing through legal and property networks, ADA expertise and certifications (CASp in California), accessibility focus, litigation prevention, and compliance track record.

Required Skills

  • ADA Standards Knowledge
  • Accessibility Regulations
  • Facility Assessment
  • Barrier Identification
  • Compliance Documentation
  • Building Codes

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • ADA compliance required for public facilities
  • ADA lawsuits drive demand for assessments
  • Help ensure accessibility for disabled
  • Multiple ADA service offerings
  • Growing accessibility awareness

Cons

  • ADA regulations complex and detailed
  • Liability for compliance advice
  • Need ADA expertise and certifications
  • Competition from architects offering ADA
  • Assessment findings create client cost

How to Get Started

  1. Learn ADA Standards and accessibility regulations
  2. Obtain ADA certifications (CASp if in California)
  3. Develop assessment methodologies and tools
  4. Market to building owners and municipalities
  5. Conduct ADA accessibility assessments
  6. Identify barriers and compliance gaps
  7. Provide ADA compliance reports and recommendations

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