The Honest Answer: It Depends

We know that's not what you want to hear, but it's the truth. A website can cost anywhere from £500 to £50,000+ depending on what you need. The important thing is understanding what you're paying for and what you should expect at each price point.

What Affects the Price?

Several factors determine the cost of a website:

  • Number of pages: A 5-page brochure site costs less than a 30-page service-area site
  • Custom design vs templates: Bespoke design costs more but delivers better results
  • Functionality: Booking systems, e-commerce, client portals all add complexity
  • Content creation: Professional copywriting and photography
  • SEO: Whether SEO is built in from the ground up or bolted on after
  • Ongoing maintenance: Hosting, updates, security, and support

Price Brackets Explained

£500 — £1,500: Starter Websites

At this level, you're typically getting a template-based site with basic customisation. It'll look decent but won't be unique. SEO will be minimal, and you'll likely be on shared hosting. Fine for a brand-new business testing the waters.

£1,500 — £5,000: Professional Business Websites

This is where most small businesses should be investing. At this price point, you're getting a custom-designed, hand-coded website with proper SEO, mobile optimisation, and a design that's tailored to your brand. This is the sweet spot for tradespeople, local services, and small companies.

£5,000 — £15,000: Advanced Business Websites

For businesses that need more complexity — e-commerce, multi-location sites, booking systems, client dashboards. Includes extensive SEO strategy, professional photography, and ongoing optimisation.

£15,000+: Enterprise and Custom Platforms

Large-scale projects with bespoke functionality, integrations with third-party systems, and complex requirements. Think property portals, SaaS platforms, or large e-commerce stores.

What Does Qodex Charge?

Our websites start from £995 for a professionally designed, hand-coded website. We don't use page builders or bloated templates — every line of code is written by hand for maximum speed and SEO performance.

We also offer pay-monthly options from £49/month for businesses that prefer to spread the cost. Every plan includes hosting, SSL, and ongoing support.

The Real Cost of a Cheap Website

We've rebuilt dozens of websites for clients who went cheap the first time. Slow loading speeds, poor mobile experience, zero SEO — these sites actually cost you money by turning away potential customers. Invest properly the first time and your website will pay for itself many times over.

Get a free quote from Qodex and find out exactly what your business needs.