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How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in the UK in 2026?
A guide to UK small business website prices in 2026, from DIY builders to freelancers and agencies, plus the hidden costs to watch out for.
Typical UK website prices in 2026
Published UK price guides give these rough figures:
| Option | Typical cost | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| DIY website builder (Wix, Squarespace and so on) | £10 to £25 a month | Very new businesses with time to spare |
| Freelancer | £300 to £1,500 one-off | Simple sites with a clear brief |
| Monthly subscription web designer | £49 to £100 a month | Businesses that want no upfront cost |
| Agency | £1,500 to £6,000+ one-off | Larger or more complex sites |
What affects the price?
- Number of pages. A one-page site costs less than a site with a page for every service and area.
- Who writes the words. Good copy that sells takes time. Some designers leave it to you.
- Extras. Online booking, shops, quote forms with photo upload and integrations add cost.
- Google set-up. Proper local SEO and Google Business Profile set-up are often not included.
- Speed and quality. Custom-built sites take more skill than templates, but are usually faster and rank better.
Hidden costs to watch out for
- Lock-in contracts. Some monthly plans mean you never own your site. Leave, and it disappears.
- Paying for every change. Check whether small updates are included.
- Plugins and add-ons. Monthly fees for forms, bookings or security can quietly add up.
- Lost customers. A slow, unclear site costs you in jobs you never hear about.
How to think about value
Instead of asking “what’s the cheapest website?”, ask “how many customers will this bring in?”
If an average job is worth £500 to you, and a better website brings in just two extra jobs a month, it’s worth £12,000 a year. That makes the price of a good website look very different.
Questions to ask any web designer
- Will I own the website and the domain?
- Is Google and Google Business Profile set-up included?
- Who writes the words?
- How fast will it load on a phone?
- How will I know how many enquiries it brings in?
- What does it cost per year after launch?
What we charge
A one-page website costs £99, a website of up to 10 pages costs £249, and a full website with booking, payments or an online shop costs £1,995. You can start small and upgrade later, paying only the difference. Hosting and your domain name are separate. See our website prices, or book a free website check and we’ll send you a clear quote within one working day.
