ADA Parking Striping & Compliance in Mobile, AL
Accessible parking isn't a nice-to-have — it's federal law for any business open to the public, and it's the single most common thing lots get wrong. Too few accessible stalls for the lot's size, no van-accessible space, a faded symbol with no sign, or an access aisle someone striped over: each one is a violation that can draw a complaint, a lawsuit, or a failed inspection when you renew a permit or remodel.
We bring lots up to the 2010 ADA Standards: the right number of accessible stalls for your total count, van-accessible spaces with full-width aisles, hatched access aisles, blue stall markings and symbols, and proper signage at the right mounting height. If you're not sure where your lot stands, we'll check it during the free quote and tell you exactly what's short — no scare tactics, just the list.
What ADA striping covers
- Accessible stall counts sized to your lot (1 per 25 spaces)
- Van-accessible stalls with full-width access aisles
- Hatched access aisles marked so they stay clear
- Blue stall lines and wheelchair symbol stencils
- ADA signage installed at compliant height, including van signs
- Placement on the shortest accessible route to the entrance
- A plain-English rundown of anything else your lot is missing
How it works
Free compliance check
We count your stalls, measure the accessible spaces and aisles, and check signage — then tell you what's compliant and what's not.
One written price
A line-item quote for exactly what's needed — stalls, aisles, symbols, signs — so you can fix it all or phase it.
Stripe and sign
Stalls and hatched aisles painted, symbols stenciled, and signs set at compliant height, usually in a single visit.
Documentation
Photos of the finished stalls, aisles, and signage for your records — useful for landlords, insurers, and inspectors.
Why this bites Gulf Coast property owners
Most non-compliant lots around Mobile didn't ignore the rules — they predate them, or the compliance faded away. A lot striped in the '90s used older standards; a re-stripe crew years later copied whatever ghost lines were left; and our sun erased the blue paint and hatching faster than anyone repainted it. The result is a lot that was legal once and quietly isn't anymore. Renovations, re-paving, and new tenants all reset the expectation that the lot meets today's standards.
The exposure is real: ADA complaints are filed by private plaintiffs, not just inspectors, and accessible-parking violations are the easiest ones to spot from the street. Federal civil penalties run well into five figures, and settling a drive-by lawsuit costs more than striping a dozen lots. The fix, by contrast, is usually a day of work — paint, stencils, and a few signs. It's the cheapest compliance problem you'll ever solve.
ADA & Accessible Parking questions
How many accessible spaces does my lot need?
The 2010 ADA Standards set it by total count: 1 accessible space for lots up to 25 spaces, 2 for 26–50, 3 for 51–75, 4 for 76–100, and so on. At least one in every six accessible spaces must be van-accessible. We count and measure during the free quote.
What makes a space van-accessible?
A wider footprint — either an 11-foot stall with a 5-foot access aisle or an 8-foot stall with an 8-foot aisle — plus a 'van accessible' sign. Every lot needs at least one.
Is a painted symbol enough, or do I need signs?
You need signs. The standards require a vertical sign with the access symbol at each accessible space, mounted at least 60 inches to the bottom edge, so it stays visible when a car is parked. Paint alone doesn't comply — and paint is what our sun erases first.
My lot is old. Am I grandfathered in?
Mostly no. Title III expects barriers to be removed where it's 'readily achievable' — and re-striping is the textbook example of readily achievable. Any re-stripe, re-pave, or renovation is expected to bring parking up to current standards. The good news: on most lots that's a single visit.