How much does web design cost in Kent?

Zatheo’s prices: projects from £3,000

Our website projects start from £3,000. We scope each project around what the business needs rather than selling set packages, and we agree a fixed scope and price before any work starts. The price depends on the things listed further down this page, such as the number of pages, who writes the copy and whether you need bookings or online sales.

You can see what is included in a project on our websites and rebuilds page.

Typical UK market prices

The ranges below are typical UK market prices, drawn from UK agency price guides published in 2026. They are not Zatheo’s prices. They are here to help you judge the quotes you receive, wherever they come from.

The ranges overlap because providers describe their work differently. A “small business site” from one agency might include copywriting, tracking and search set-up, while a “custom site” from another might not. That is why the list of what is included matters more than the headline figure.

Prices in Kent are broadly in line with these UK ranges. Where you are based matters less than who does the work and what they include.

What moves the price

Most of the difference between a cheap website and an expensive one comes down to a handful of things.

How many pages and services the site covers

A business with one service and one area needs far fewer pages than a business with ten services across several towns. Each service usually deserves its own page, because that is how people search and how Google decides which page to show. More pages means more planning, more copy and more build time.

Who writes the copy

Copy is often the slowest part of a project. If you supply finished text, the price can come down. If the designer writes it with you, that takes time, but it usually leads to clearer pages and more enquiries. Ask every provider whether copywriting is included, because many quotes leave it out.

Bookings, ecommerce or member areas

Taking bookings, selling products or running a members’ area all add work. Product data, payments, delivery options, stock and booking rules need planning and testing. See our page on ecommerce websites if you sell online.

Moving from an old site

If you already have a website that brings in enquiries, moving to a new one needs care. Old pages need to be mapped to new ones and redirected, so you keep the search visibility you have built up. A quote that ignores this can cost you more later in lost enquiries.

Links into your CRM and other systems

Connecting forms to a CRM, sending instant alerts and starting follow-up messages all take set-up time. They also make sure every enquiry is answered. Our automation and lead handling page explains how this works.

Running costs after launch

The build is not the only cost. A business website also needs:

• a domain name, usually a small yearly fee
• hosting, which varies with the size and speed you need
• updates, security and backups, either done by you or by a support plan
• any paid plugins, themes or software licences

UK agency guides published in 2026 put typical running costs for a small business site at roughly £60 to £180 a month when hosting, maintenance and support are included. Ask each provider exactly what their monthly or yearly costs cover and what happens if you want to move your site elsewhere.

How to compare website quotes

When quotes vary widely, put them side by side and check the same things in each:

• Is copywriting included, or do you need to write every page yourself?
• Is search set-up included? Page titles, headings, schema, a clean sitemap and redirects from old pages should be part of a proper build.
• Is tracking included? You should be able to see enquiries, calls and bookings in GA4 from launch day.
• Who owns the site? You should own your domain, your content and your website files.
• Can you edit it yourself? A site you cannot update without paying a developer costs more over time.
• What happens after launch? Check what fixes and support are included, and what costs extra.
• Is the price fixed? A fixed scope and price protects you from surprise bills.

A low price can be good value for a simple site, and a high price is not always better. The right question is whether the site will bring in enquiries and growth for your business.

Is a cheap website a false economy?

Not always. A simple brochure site can be the right choice for a new business or a sole trader. The risk comes when a business that depends on online enquiries buys a site that looks fine but does not bring work in. If people already visit your site but do not get in touch, the cheaper fix might be conversion rate optimisation rather than a rebuild. If people cannot find you at all, you may need SEO alongside the website.

If you want enquiries quickly while a new site settles in, paid media such as Google Ads can bring in leads from day one, as long as the landing pages are ready for it.

What a Zatheo website project includes

Every project we take on includes:

• a plan built around your services, your customers and the enquiries you want more of
• copy written with you in plain English
• a WordPress and Divi build that is quick, works well on mobile and is easy for you to edit
• forms into your CRM, so every enquiry is recorded and answered
• GA4 tracking for enquiries, calls and bookings
• search basics done properly: page titles, headings, internal links, schema and a clean sitemap
• launch checks covering redirects from old pages, speed, forms and accessibility

Web design across Kent

We are a small team based in Ashford and work with businesses across the county, including Maidstone, Canterbury and Folkestone and Hythe, as well as clients elsewhere in the UK.

Book an initial 30-minute call

Tell us a little about your business in a short form, then pick a time for an initial 30-minute call. We will talk through what your website needs to do and give you a fixed scope and price before any work starts.