Short answer
A custom website for a UK tradesperson typically costs £600–£2,600 from a freelancer or small studio, with SEO included. Larger agencies charge £4,000–£13,000+. DIY builders like Wix cost £0–£30 a month, but you never own the site and they rarely rank well in local search. The final price depends on your scope — how many pages, services and towns you need. Always check whether a quote includes VAT.
The three main options — and what you actually get
| Option | Cost (GBP) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| DIY builder (Wix, Squarespace) | £0–£30/mo | Testing an idea; not recommended for an established trade business |
| Freelancer / smaller studio | £600–£2,600 | Most sole traders and small firms — strong value if SEO is included |
| Agency (larger) | £4,000–£13,000+ | Firms needing booking systems, many locations or complex features |
Prices are approximate and vary by project complexity.
UK costs people forget to compare
VAT
VAT-registered UK suppliers add VAT at 20%. A £2,000 quote “ex. VAT” is £2,400 once VAT is added — so make sure you're comparing like with like.
Lead-site fees
Checkatrade, MyBuilder, Rated People and Bark charge ongoing membership or per-lead fees, and you share every lead with other trades. A website is a one-off cost for an asset you own; the enquiries it brings are yours alone.
Monthly builder fees
£20–£30 a month on Wix or Squarespace is £240–£360 a year, every year, for a site you can't take with you if you leave.
Hosting, domain and email
A .co.uk domain, hosting and a business email address are small yearly costs. Check who owns them — the domain should be registered in your name, not your web designer's.
What should be included in the price
- Custom design — not a bought template with your logo swapped in
- Mobile-first build — most customers will find you on their phone
- A clear page for each service and each town you genuinely cover
- Your accreditations shown properly — Gas Safe, NICEIC or NAPIT, TrustMark, trade associations
- A quote form that actually works, plus a click-to-call phone number
- On-page SEO and structured data so Google and AI tools understand your business
- A privacy policy and cookie consent, as UK GDPR and PECR require when you collect enquiries or use tracking
- A handover where you own everything — domain in your name, hosting access, code
Payment structure — what's reasonable
A reputable developer will ask for a deposit to begin — typically 20–50% — with the balance due on completion. You should neverpay the full amount upfront, and never hand over final payment before you've seen and approved the live site.
ecodevz charges a 20% deposit to begin, with the remaining 80% due only after you've seen your site live and working — and every project runs on a written service agreement signed before any work starts.
Common questions
How much does a website cost for a tradesperson in the UK?
A custom website for a UK tradesperson typically costs £600–£2,600 from a freelancer or small studio, and £4,000–£13,000+ from a larger agency. DIY builders cost £0–£30 a month but rarely rank well in local search.
Do UK website quotes include VAT?
Not always. VAT-registered UK suppliers add VAT at 20%, and some quote prices excluding it. Always check whether a quote is “inc. VAT” or “ex. VAT” before comparing prices.
Is a website better than Checkatrade or MyBuilder?
They do different jobs. Lead sites charge ongoing membership or per-lead fees and you compete with other trades on the same listing. A website is an asset you own, and every enquiry from it is yours. Most trades do best with both, using reviews from lead sites as extra proof on their own website.
What should a UK tradesperson's website include?
A clear list of services and towns covered, a working quote form and click-to-call number, real project photos, accreditations like Gas Safe, NICEIC or TrustMark, a privacy policy, and proper local SEO and structured data.
Want more depth? Compare options in Custom vs Template Website, or read Why Is a Website So Expensive?