Yes — and it's far cheaper to get ahead of it than to react. Demand letters and lawsuits are easier to file than ever, they commonly run $20,000–$80,000 per case plus legal fees, and you can be compliant with local code and still be sued under federal law. A proactive inspection turns that risk into a documented, defensible plan.

A report tells you what's compliant, what's not, how to fix it, and what it costs. Drawings are the signed, wet-stamped engineered plans your contractor can bid from, submit to obtain a building permit, and build from. Not every job needs drawings — but a report alone can't pull a permit. If your fix requires a permit, you WILL need engineered drawings.

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We're a one-stop shop, led by a CASp (Certified Access Specialist #240). We inspect, then write a plain-English report with photos, code citations, cost estimates, and priorities you can act on — and our in-house team produces the permit-ready drawings, usually faster and at a lower cost than an architect. Most consultants stop at the report.

Not always. States adopt the federal guidelines to different degrees — some verbatim, some altered, some much stricter — so you can be compliant locally and still be exposed under federal law. We know the codes in all 50 states and design to both, so you're covered.

The onsite inspection is typically a single visit. Your detailed, action-oriented report arrives as a PDF within two weeks — sooner if expedited. Questions about your report are free and included.

It depends on the property. Every inspection is priced on a number of factors — the size and complexity of the building, and whether we're assessing interior elements, exterior elements, or both. Engineered drawings are quoted per project. The most accurate thing we can do is assess your property first, so tell us about it and we'll give you a clear estimate before any work begins.

No — we inspect, report, and design, and we stay independent so our findings stay objective. We'll recommend vetted contractors who know ADA work (asphalt, concrete, handrails, interior finishes) and can perform a Post Construction Inspection (for an additional fee) once the work is done so you know it was built right.

We'll review your existing report as a baseline. We will then visit the site and inspect it ourselves to create your set of civil-stamped drawings suitable for permit submittal. 

A Certified Access Specialist (CASp) is a state-certified expert in California accessibility. A CASp inspection can qualify a California property for legal protections if you're sued, including a stay of proceedings and reduced statutory damages. Chris Taylor is CASp #240.

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Yes. We're not attorneys and we don't give legal advice, but Chris Taylor serves as an expert witness for the defense — working alongside your attorney with inspection findings, code analysis, and testimony. Don't have counsel yet? We'll help you understand what you're facing and connect you with experienced ADA defense attorneys.

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