Short answer
A small business website in the UK typically costs £1,000 to £6,000 from an agency in 2026. Simple template sites can cost less, while online shops usually cost £4,000 to £15,000 and custom web apps more. Budget too for yearly running costs: domain, hosting, maintenance and any paid software.
Typical UK website prices
| Type of site | Typical cost | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Template or DIY builder | £0 to £1,000 | Testing an idea, very small budgets |
| Small business site (5 to 10 pages) | £1,000 to £6,000 | Trades, services, local businesses |
| Online shop | £4,000 to £15,000 | Selling products online |
| Custom web app or portal | £8,000+ | Calculators, bookings, client areas |
What changes the price
- The number of pages and how many unique layouts they need.
- Features such as booking, payments, quote calculators or a client login.
- Copywriting, photography and moving content from an old site.
- SEO set-up and redirects so you keep your existing Google rankings.
Running costs after launch
- Domain name: around £10 to £30 a year.
- Hosting: from a few pounds to £50+ a month, depending on traffic and platform.
- Maintenance or a care plan for updates, backups and security.
- Paid plugins or software subscriptions.
Questions to ask before you pay
- Will I own the website, code and domain once it is paid for?
- Can I update it myself, and what does it cost if you do it?
- Will it be built for mobile first and tested for speed?
- What happens to my Google rankings when the old site is replaced?
What DeveloperStudio charges
Websites from DeveloperStudio start from £99, with a custom quote after a free discovery call. You own the finished site, and every build includes mobile-first design, speed work, tracking and SEO basics.
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About the author
Haseeb Ahmad
Founder, DeveloperStudio
Haseeb founded DeveloperStudio and leads strategy and client work across websites, SEO and paid ads.