HOW MUCH DOES A WEBSITE COST FOR A CONTRACTOR?
How much does a contractor website cost? It depends on who builds it and who keeps it running: a do-it-yourself builder costs a monthly subscription plus your own time, while a freelancer or agency usually charges a one-time build fee and then extra for hosting and changes. At Conqueror Capital, a contractor website is $297 a month in the US, with two sites (your main website plus a Resource Hub of local guides), hosting and updates included, and no contract.
Below: the four ways contractors usually get a site, side by side, then the costs people forget and what a trade website needs to do. For the general small-business version, see small business website cost in 2026.
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YOUR FOUR OPTIONS
| Option | How you pay | Who does the work | Watch for, as a contractor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do-it-yourself builder | Monthly subscription. Squarespace, for example, lists its Basic plan at $25 a month billed monthly, or $19 a month billed annually1 | You | Evenings spent building instead of quoting jobs, and whether the site ever names your trade and towns |
| Freelancer | Usually a one-time build fee | One person | Who hosts and fixes it after launch, and what a new service page costs |
| Agency | A larger one-time project, often plus a monthly retainer | A team | Contract length, and who owns the domain and the content |
| Conqueror Capital plan | $297 a month in the US, no contract | We build and run it | It is a monthly plan, not a one-time purchase |
We do not quote other agencies' or freelancers' prices: they vary too much to state honestly. Builder prices change often; check the provider's own page. Pricing for Canadian businesses is different from the US price; ask us on a call and we will tell you what applies.
COSTS PEOPLE FORGET
- Domain renewal every year, and whose name it is registered in.
- Hosting and security updates, and who fixes the site if it goes down.
- Changes: a new service, a new town, new job photos. Ask what each one costs.
- Your time. On a builder, every hour spent on the site is an hour not on a job.
- Email on your domain, often billed separately.
WHAT A CONTRACTOR SITE NEEDS
One page per service you sell
Roofing repair and roof replacement are different searches. Give each real service its own page in plain words.
The towns you serve, in text
List the cities and areas you really cover, as text a search engine can read, not only inside a map image.
Your phone number, tap-to-call
Most people looking for a trade are on a phone. Put the number at the top of every page.
The same name, address and phone as your Google profile
Google asks that your business name match how it is used on your storefront, website and stationery.2 Keep the details identical everywhere.
A link to and from your Google Business Profile
Google says prominence is based partly on how many websites link to your business.3 Your own site is the first of those links.
Real job photos
Your crews, trucks and finished work. Stock photos of someone else's roof do not build trust.
The full list, with speed, HTTPS and schema, is in our small business website checklist.
FAQ
How much does a website cost for a contractor?
It depends on who builds it and who keeps it running. A builder costs a monthly subscription plus your time; a freelancer or agency usually charges a one-time fee plus hosting and changes. At Conqueror Capital it is $297 a month in the US, with hosting and updates included and no contract.
Is a DIY website builder enough for a contractor?
It can be, if you have the time to write a page per service, list your towns, add real photos and keep it updated. The subscription is the small part of the cost; your hours are the big part.
What does the Conqueror Capital plan include?
Two sites: your main website and a Resource Hub of local guides that links back to it, plus hosting and updates, with no contract.
How much does it cost in Canada?
Pricing for Canadian businesses is different from the US price; ask us on a call and we will tell you what applies.
Will a new website get me more calls?
No one can honestly promise that. Google says there is no way to request or pay for a better local ranking. A clear site with your services, towns and phone number makes it easier for the people who do find you to call.
SOURCES
- Squarespace, Pricing (checked 2026-10-13).
- Google Business Profile Help, Guidelines for representing your business on Google.
- Google Business Profile Help, Tips to improve your local ranking on Google.
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