Remediation Cost Dataset (2026)
The Grow Wild Agency Remediation Cost Dataset compiles per-page, per-form, per-PDF, and per-video remediation cost ranges by CMS — built from internal project records (2024-2026), public settlement data, and analogous Section 508 engagements. The dataset is the source for the Remediation Cost Estimator.
Cost variables
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Audit + remediation roadmap baseline | $1,500 fixed |
| Page-level remediation (WordPress) | ~$44 per page |
| Page-level remediation (Shopify) | ~$46 per page |
| Page-level remediation (Squarespace / Wix) | ~$40 per page |
| Page-level remediation (Webflow) | ~$40 per page |
| Page-level remediation (Next.js / custom React) | ~$34 per page |
| Page-level remediation (custom / proprietary CMS) | ~$48 per page |
| Form remediation (per form) | ~$250 |
| PDF remediation (per PDF) | ~$120 |
| Captions + transcripts (per video) | ~$200 |
Quoted ranges are within ±30%. Final quotes depend on access to source code, content depth, and design-system maturity.
Cost vs. legal exposure
Compare remediation budgets against 2025 lawsuit data (Accessibility.build, UsableNet): demand-letter settlements $1K-$25K; out-of-court settlements ~$25K avg up to $100K; court judgments ~$75K avg; class actions $6M+ (Fashion Nova settled for $5.15M in 2025; NFB v. Target was $6M). Defense fees alone run $5K-$100K+ regardless of outcome. For most mid-sized sites, remediation is significantly less expensive than the most likely litigation outcome.