The best website design service for a Melbourne tradie depends on budget and speed. CoreWebHub and Setout Digital build for $997–$4,999. Scalesites builds a flat-price, no-lock-in site from $500 (3-page) or $750 (5-page, most popular) — live in 2 weeks, with a free preview before you pay a cent.
Melbourne website design services compared
Pricing checked directly against each provider's own published rates on 10 August 2026. Not every provider publishes a lock-in/contract term publicly — where that's the case it's marked below rather than guessed at.
| Provider | Starting price | Turnaround | Contract/lock-in | Best for |
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| CoreWebHub | $1,200 (up to $4,999 premium) | 2–3 weeks | Not stated on public pricing | Tradies wanting AI chatbot/booking add-ons |
| Setout Digital | $997 | 48 hours | Not stated on public pricing | Fastest published turnaround |
| ImpactMediaOz | $549 (custom from $60/hr) | 3–6 weeks | Not stated on public pricing | Lowest published sticker price |
| Same Day Studio | Quote-based, no published starting price | 1–3 days | Not stated on public pricing | General small business, not trade-specific |
| Scalesites (done-for-you) | $500 (3-page) · $750 (5-page, most popular) · $1,190 (10-page) | 2 weeks | No lock-in — you own the site outright, hosting is cancel-anytime | Melbourne trades wanting a flat price and a free preview before paying |
Melbourne website design services for tradies — 2026 pricing, checked 10 Aug 2026.
Full-service agencies vs a done-for-you service
Agencies like CoreWebHub and Setout Digital both build custom trade sites, with CoreWebHub's higher tiers adding AI chatbots and booking integrations most one-person trade businesses don't need yet. ImpactMediaOz has the lowest published sticker price, but its packages target small business generally rather than trades specifically. Scalesites sits in the middle on price with a fixed, trade-specific scope — no custom quote, no design meetings.
What actually matters when picking one
- Published price vs a custom quote — a fixed price you can see before you enquire beats waiting on a call back
- Turnaround — as fast as a day or as slow as 6 weeks across the providers above, ask for a firm date in writing either way
- Lock-in — most providers here don't publish their contract terms; ask directly before signing anything
- Local SEO — a nice site that doesn't rank for "[trade] near me" in your suburb isn't doing its job
- Who owns the site and domain once it's built
Why tradies pick a flat-price, no-lock-in service
A busy tradie doesn't want a website project — they want a website. Scalesites publishes the price upfront ($500/$750/$1,190), shows a free preview before any payment, and there's no ongoing contract: you own the site and domain from day one. See the pricing breakdown or how Scalesites compares to DIY builders like Wix and Squarespace on the best website builder for tradies in Australia page — that one covers the DIY-vs-done-for-you decision; this page is about picking between done-for-you providers.
See your own preview first
A 5-page Scalesites site is $750 (most popular) or a 3-page is $500 — live in 2 weeks, no lock-in. Get a free preview before you pay anything.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best website design service for tradies in Melbourne?
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It depends on your priority. CoreWebHub and Setout Digital build custom sites from $997–$4,999. If you want a fixed price, a free preview before you pay, no lock-in contract and a live site in 2 weeks, Scalesites is built specifically for that — from $500 (3-page) or $750 (5-page, most popular).
What's the cheapest website design option for a small business in Melbourne?
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ImpactMediaOz has the lowest published starting price at $549, but its packages aren't trade-specific. Scalesites' $500 3-page site is close on price and is built specifically for Melbourne trades, with local SEO and Google Business Profile setup included rather than sold as an extra.
How much does a website cost for an electrician in Melbourne?
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Published Melbourne pricing for a trade website runs from $500 (Scalesites, 3-page) up to $4,999 (CoreWebHub's premium tier with AI chatbot and booking). Most electricians don't need the premium add-ons — a Scalesites 5-page site at $750 covers services, service areas and Google Business Profile connection, which is what actually drives local electrician enquiries.
Do Melbourne web design agencies lock you into a contract?
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Most of the providers compared here don't publish a contract term on their pricing pages, so ask directly before signing. Scalesites states its terms upfront: no lock-in, you own the site and domain outright, and the optional $99/month hosting and management add-on is cancel-anytime.
Is a cheaper website worth it for a tradie?
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The sticker price is only part of the cost. A slow build, a locked-in contract, or a site with no local SEO setup can cost more in lost jobs than the difference between a $549 and a $750 site. Compare turnaround, contract terms and what's actually included, not just the number out front.