A mini web accessibility audit covers one to three pages, screens, or a single journey. It usually takes one to two weeks. A medium audit covers four to eight pages or screens. A full audit covers a representative page sample. Medium and full audits usually take three to five weeks. The difference between the three audit sizes is coverage, not quality. These timelines begin when the agreement is signed.
Remediation is the open-ended part because it depends on what we find and how quickly your team can act.
How long the audit takes
- We propose the page sample, and you confirm it. This step can hold up the schedule if approvals take time.
- Auditing and reporting take most of the time.
- The results overview meeting happens after you've read the findings, so we can demonstrate anything that isn't clear in the report.
If usability testing with people with disabilities is included, allow three to four weeks. We confirm during scoping whether it overlaps the audit or extends the schedule.
How long remediation takes
In our experience, two to three months is common for a team working through a full audit's findings. The range between projects is wide.
If your developers need more support, we're happy to provide guidance while they work through the findings.
How long retesting takes
Once updates are made, we recommend retesting the findings. Retesting is scoped separately unless it is included in your proposal. It confirms which barriers were remediated correctly and identifies anything still outstanding. Retesting usually takes one to three weeks, depending on the scope.
Please contact Easy Surf if you'd like to discuss your timeline.
Frequently asked questions related to this topic
What counts as a "page" when you scope an audit?
A page is a unique template or layout, not every individual URL on your site. If you have 200 blog posts that all use the same layout, that's one page for audit purposes, not 200. We walk through your site with you during scoping and agree on the page list together, so there are no surprises when the quote arrives.
Can the project be broken into phases?
Definitely. We can start with an audit of your highest-traffic or most critical pages, address those findings, and then expand to the rest of your site over time.
What's the difference between a full audit and a smaller audit?
The difference is depth and coverage, not quality. A smaller audit covers a focused set of pages or a single user journey, and it's a good fit when you want to understand where you stand, build a business case, or check one critical workflow. A full audit covers the breadth of your site or application and produces the evidence you'd need to make a conformance claim.