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How much does a small business website cost in the UK in 2026?
Most UK small businesses pay £3,000–6,000 for a professionally built site. Freelancers charge less, agencies more, and running costs add £500–2,000 a year.
Published 2026 price ranges
| Who builds it | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DIY builder (Wix, Squarespace) | £9–29 / month | Fast to start; your time goes into it |
| Freelancer, 5-page site | £1,500–3,000 | Quality varies widely |
| UK agency, brochure site | £3,000–5,000 | London agencies often charge more |
| E-commerce site | £5,000–20,000+ | Depends on products and integrations |
Hidden costs such as copywriting, photography and SEO often add 30–50% on top of the build.
Questions to ask before you pay
- Who owns the domain and the hosting account? (It should be you.)
- Can you edit text and prices yourself without paying for every change?
- Is there a booking or quote form, and where do the enquiries go?
- How fast does it load on a phone, and is it on HTTPS?
- What does it cost per year after launch?
Our fixed prices
| Option | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Start | €1,900 | 5 pages, quote or contact form, reviews feed, hosting set up, 10 working days |
| Pro | €2,900 | Start plus online booking or instant quote, local SEO, Google Business Profile set up |
| Monthly | €0 upfront, €129 / month | Start site with hosting, care and edits included, 12-month minimum |
Send us your Google listing or current site and we'll mock up a new homepage for free.
Sources: Expertsure: website design costs UK 2026 · Glide: how much should a website cost in the UK