Quick answer
A small business website in the UK can cost anywhere from a few hundred pounds to several thousand pounds, depending on the number of pages, design complexity, SEO requirements, copywriting, hosting, and integrations. At Pettifer Works, small custom-coded sites start from £250, with managed hosting from £15/month.
Who this applies to
This guide is for UK sole traders, trades, consultants, and small businesses comparing quotes — especially if you have seen everything from £99 builder subscriptions to £10,000 agency proposals and want a realistic middle ground.
Main explanation
Website pricing in the UK falls into three broad bands. Entry-level brochure sites (£250–£500) cover essentials for local businesses. Professional builds (£750–£1,500) add custom branding, more pages, and stronger SEO. Complex platforms (£2,000+) suit businesses needing portals, booking, or integrations.
What affects the price
- Page count and content structure
- Custom design vs adapted layout
- Copywriting — yours or written for you
- SEO setup — basic titles vs full local strategy
- Integrations — CRM, booking, payments, newsletter
- Hosting and ongoing support
Build fees are usually one-time. Hosting, domains, and updates are ongoing. Always ask for a written quote that separates build cost from monthly hosting so you can compare providers fairly.
Comparison table
| Price band | Typical scope | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| £250–£500 | Up to 5 pages, mobile design, contact form, basic SEO | Trades, sole traders, new businesses |
| £750–£1,500 | Up to 15 pages, custom branding, advanced SEO, analytics | Growing SMEs with more services |
| £2,000+ | Custom features, integrations, multi-audience funnels | Platforms, portals, complex workflows |
| £15+/month | Managed hosting, SSL, monitoring, support | All custom sites (separate from build) |
Common mistakes
- Comparing a £250 custom build to a £99/month builder without adding up 12 months of subscriptions
- Assuming hosting is included in the build quote
- Choosing the cheapest quote without checking page count, SEO, and ownership
- Paying for features you will not use in the first year
- Ignoring mobile performance — slow sites lose enquiries regardless of design
Recommended next step
Compare our Small Site and Professional packages on the pricing page, then build your package when you know what you need. We quote build and hosting separately so there are no surprises.
