If you run a cleaning business, a professional website is one of the most cost-effective ways to get found on Google, look credible and bring in new enquiries. But how much does a cleaning business website actually cost? The honest answer is that it depends on how you buy it. In this guide we break down what a cleaning business website costs, what should be included, and how to avoid paying more than you need to.
What affects the cost of a cleaning business website
A few things drive the price of any cleaning business website:
- The number of pages you need
- Whether design and build are done for you or you do it yourself
- Whether hosting, a domain, SSL and email are included
- Whether someone manages and updates the site for you
- Any extras like a gallery, blog or booking form
A simple one-page site for a sole trader costs far less than a ten-page site for a commercial cleaning company. The key is matching the website to the stage your business is at.
The traditional way: paying a web designer upfront
The traditional route is to pay a web designer a one-off fee. For a small cleaning business website this usually lands somewhere between several hundred and a few thousand pounds upfront, and that is before you add hosting, a domain and ongoing changes. You also have to organise those pieces yourself, and updates often cost extra each time. For a busy cleaner who just wants to get online, that upfront cost and hassle is often the thing that stops them.
The pay monthly alternative
A pay monthly cleaning business website spreads the cost into one fixed monthly fee with no large upfront bill. Everything is included: the build, hosting, your domain, SSL, email and ongoing management. At CleaningProWebsites.com our packages start at £24.99 + VAT per month for a professional one-page site, and most cleaning businesses choose a three or five page site as they grow. You can see all our packages and pricing here.
What should be included in the price
Whatever route you choose, a good cleaning business website should include your services, the areas you cover, a clear way for customers to get in touch, and an SEO-optimised setup so Google can find you. It should also be mobile-friendly, since most people will view it on a phone. If any of these are missing, or cost extra, factor that into the real price.
So how much should a cleaning business website cost?
For most small cleaning businesses, a professional website should cost from around £25 to £55 + VAT per month on a managed pay monthly plan, or several hundred pounds upfront for a basic designer-built site that you then host and maintain yourself. The right choice depends on your budget and how much of the work you want to handle. If you would rather have everything done and managed for you, a pay monthly plan keeps it simple and affordable.
Want to talk it through? Get in touch and we will help you work out what your cleaning business actually needs, or take a look at our websites for domestic cleaners to see what is included.