Website Accessibility Audit
An accessibility audit checks whether your site actually works for people using screen readers, keyboard navigation or assistive technology — and how close you are to WCAG 2.1 compliance.
What a Website Accessibility Audit Covers
Every Contextread website accessibility audit reviews these six areas in detail.
Screen Reader Support
Whether content is properly announced and navigable.
Color Contrast
Text and UI elements meeting minimum contrast ratios.
Keyboard Navigation
Whether every function works without a mouse.
Form Labelling
Whether form fields are properly labelled for assistive tech.
Alt Text & Media
Images, video and audio with proper accessible alternatives.
Semantic Structure
Heading hierarchy and landmark regions for navigation.
Do You Actually Need a Website Accessibility Audit?
Never Formally Tested
No accessibility audit has been run on the site before.
Received a Complaint or Legal Notice
Someone has flagged accessibility issues directly.
Serving Government or Enterprise Clients
Contracts increasingly require WCAG compliance.
Low Contrast Design Choices
Recent branding leans heavily on light or pastel text.
Complex Forms or Interactive Elements
Custom components may not work with assistive tech.
Planning a Redesign
You want accessibility built in from the start, not retrofitted.
Website Accessibility Audit Pricing
Based on scope and depth of review. Every audit ends with a call to walk through the findings.
Common Issues Found in Website Accessibility Audits
Share of audits in the last 12 months where we flagged each issue as a priority fix.
How a Contextread Website Accessibility Audit Runs
Audit Deliverables
Accessibility Report
- ✓ Issue-by-issue findings
- ✓ WCAG 2.1 success criteria mapped
- ✓ Severity rated per issue
Remediation Plan
- ✓ Dev-ready fixes, prioritised
- ✓ Effort estimate per fix
- ✓ Quick wins isolated
VPAT/Compliance Doc (Optional)
- ✓ Formal documentation for procurement
- ✓ Useful for enterprise/government clients
- ✓ Available as an add-on
How the Audit Time Is Split
Every area gets a dedicated review — none of them get skipped to save time.
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How Long a Website Accessibility Audit Takes
A 15-page audit takes 4 to 6 days. 16–50 pages with full manual review take 9 to 14 days. Full-site audits with compliance documentation take 18 to 28 days.
Automated tools catch maybe 30-40%
Real accessibility testing needs manual screen reader and keyboard testing — automated scanners alone miss most serious issues.
DIY vs. a Professional Website Accessibility Audit
Doing It Yourself
- ✕ Easy to miss issues you're too close to see
- ✕ No outside benchmark to compare your website accessibility audit against
- ✕ Hard to stay objective about your own work
- ✕ A list of observations, not a prioritised plan
Contextread Audit
- ✓ Reviewed by a specialist, not a generic checklist tool
- ✓ Benchmarked against 2-3 real competitors
- ✓ Independent, data-first assessment
- ✓ Findings turned into a 90-day action plan
Industries We Audit
What Happens After the Audit
An audit is only useful if the fixes get implemented. Here's what that looked like for one client.
Fixing keyboard traps in a course portal
Students using keyboard navigation couldn't escape the course enrollment modal, blocking sign-ups entirely for assistive tech users. This was fixed within the first week of the remediation plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WCAG 2.1?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines — the internationally recognised standard for web accessibility, with A, AA and AAA compliance levels.
Do I legally need this?
Requirements vary by country and sector, but accessibility complaints and legal action are increasingly common — this audit reduces that risk.
How much does it cost?
₹12,000 for up to 15 pages, up to ₹2,00,000+ for full-site audits with compliance documentation.
Is automated scanning enough?
No — automated tools catch roughly a third of issues. Manual testing with a screen reader is essential for a real assessment.
How long does it take?
4 to 28 days depending on scope and whether formal documentation is needed.
Find out how close you are to WCAG compliance
Book a free scope call and share your site URL.