How Much Does a Website Cost in Surrey in 2026?
What a small business or trade website really costs in Surrey in 2026: DIY builders, monthly plans, freelancers and agencies, plus the running costs people forget.
By Nikita Vorontsov · 27 September 2026 (updated)
A website for a small business or trade in Surrey costs anything from about £15 a month, if you build it yourself, to £10,000 or more if an agency builds something complex. Most local businesses end up somewhere between £800 and £3,000 for a one-off build, or £50 to £150 a month on a pay-monthly plan.
The price depends less on the number of pages and more on who builds it, how much they do for you, and whether anyone looks after it afterwards.
The four ways to get a website
| Option | Typical cost | What you get | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY builder (Wix, Squarespace) | £15 to £30 a month | A template you fill in yourself | Your evenings, and nobody sets up Google for you |
| Pay-monthly web designer | £30 to £150 a month | A site built and hosted for you | Check who owns the domain and how long the contract is |
| Freelancer, one-off | £800 to £3,000 | A custom site you own | Hosting and changes are usually extra afterwards |
| Agency | £3,000 to £10,000+ | A bigger team, more process | You often pay for account managers you never needed |
For a trade, the other number worth knowing is what you already spend on leads. Many Surrey builders and fitters pay a lead site like Checkatrade £60 to £400 a month. That buys a listing and shared enquiries, not a website of your own.
What actually changes the price
How many services and areas you need pages for. A roofer covering three towns needs fewer pages than a builder doing extensions, lofts and kitchens across ten. Each service and town page is what helps you show up for that search.
Who writes the words. Some designers expect you to supply every sentence. Others write it for you. Writing takes time, so it’s often the biggest hidden difference between two quotes.
Extras. Online booking, a quote form that takes photos, a shop, a members area. Each adds build time.
Whether the Google side is included. A website on its own won’t get you found nearby. Your Google Business Profile, area pages and reviews matter just as much. Ask whether they’re part of the price.
The running costs people forget
- Domain name: around £10 to £20 a year. Make sure it’s registered in your name.
- Hosting: £5 to £50 a month, depending on the provider.
- Changes and updates: £30 to £100 a month if you pay someone, or your own time if you don’t.
- Email on your own domain: around £5 a mailbox a month.
How I price it
I build websites for Surrey trades and local businesses for £99 a month, with nothing to pay until the site is live and you’re happy with it. That covers a five-page site, your Google Business Profile, hosting, security and changes by WhatsApp. It’s three months minimum, then month to month, and the domain is always in your name.
If you’d rather pay once, it’s £1,750 and the site is yours outright. There’s no VAT to add either way. You can see the full list, including add-ons like blog posts and booking forms, on the pricing page.
Questions people ask
Can I get a good website for under £1,000?
Yes, if you’re happy to build it yourself on Wix or Squarespace, or if you choose a pay-monthly plan instead of a one-off build. A custom site with the Google side done properly for under £1,000 one-off is rare.
How long does a website take to build?
A small business site can be live in a week if you have photos and know what you want more of. Bigger sites with lots of pages or custom features take a few weeks.
Is pay monthly or pay once better?
Pay monthly is better if you want nothing up front and someone to look after the site. Pay once is cheaper over several years if you’re happy to handle hosting and changes yourself, or pay for them separately.
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