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Website Cost Calculator UK
Explore an illustrative website budget before you ask for quotes. Adjust the scope and see the modelled build cost and monthly support allowance.
Website pricing
Website Cost Calculator
Answer five scope questions to get a ballpark website price, then email yourself the report.
What changes the price most
- Design tier, template means cheaper and faster; fully custom design costs more but gives you a more distinctive site.
- Pages, content production is usually the slow expensive bit. Five pages versus 15 pages is a real scope change.
- E-commerce, even a basic shop adds setup time for products, payments, tax, shipping, and testing.
- Integrations, CRM, email marketing, booking systems, call tracking, and analytics all add implementation time.
- SEO foundations, technical setup, schema, metadata, and content briefs are cheaper during the build than after launch.
What is usually small in the budget
- Domain, normally £10-£30/year.
- SSL certificate, free on most modern hosts.
- Basic hosting, often £5-£30/month, though managed platforms and high-traffic sites cost more.
Want a real quote?
The calculator gets you into the right range. For an actual proposal, request a free audit and we'll review your current site, goals, and content needs.
Frequently asked questions
How should I compare this estimate with a quote? +
This is a planning model with preset allowances. Compare the written scope, content work, integrations, testing, ownership and ongoing support in each quote. A headline price alone does not establish quality or what is included.
Why can quotes for the same page count differ so much? +
Page count is only one input. Research, custom design, copy, photography, integrations, accessibility, migration risk, testing, support and who performs the work can change both cost and quality. Compare written scope and exclusions rather than headline price.
What's included in the monthly retainer? +
Typically: hosting, SSL, backups, small content edits, plugin/security updates, monthly Google Search Console review, and a brief monthly report. Anything bigger, such as new pages, campaigns, or redesigns, is quoted separately.
What ownership terms should I check? +
Confirm domain control, code and design licences, CMS access, content ownership and any transfer conditions in writing before agreeing to a build.
How long does a build take? +
Timing depends on scope, content readiness, feedback and migration risk. Ask for a dated plan with review points and launch acceptance criteria.