A tradie website in Australia usually costs $1,500–$10,000+ from a freelancer or agency, or a flat $500–$1,190 done-for-you with Scalesites. Most tradies pick the $750 5-page site, live in 2 weeks. DIY builders start at about $19 a month but cost your time instead. No GST is added, there's no lock-in, and you own it.
Tradie website costs at a glance
| Option | Upfront | Ongoing | Time to live |
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| DIY: Wix | $0, plus your time | A$21–A$55/mo (Light to Business plans, billed yearly, GST included) | Weeks of your time |
| DIY: Squarespace | $0, plus your time | A$18.70–A$30.80/mo, Basic or Core plan paid annually, estimated GST included | Weeks of your time |
| Freelancer | About $1,500–$5,000 | Hosting and updates usually extra | 4–8 weeks |
| Agency | $3,000–$10,000+ | Maintenance often $100–$300/mo | 6 weeks+ |
| Scalesites: 5-page (most popular) | $750 | Optional $49/mo hosting, cancel anytime | 2 weeks |
| Scalesites: 3-page | $500 | Optional $49/mo hosting, cancel anytime | 2 weeks |
| Scalesites: 10-page | $1,190 | Optional $49/mo hosting, cancel anytime | 2 weeks |
What a small trade business website costs in Australia, as of October 2026. Sources below the table.
Sources, checked October 2026: Wix's Australian plans page (Wix also has a free plan, but it carries Wix branding and can't use your own domain) and Squarespace's pricing page (paid annually, "Includes estimated GST"). Plan-by-plan detail is in Wix cost in Australia and Squarespace cost in Australia. Freelancer and agency ranges follow Bark's Australian website design cost guide, which puts small business custom builds at $3,000–$10,000+ and freelance designers at $80–$120 an hour, with freelancers suiting projects under $5,000.
In Melbourne, published prices for a trade website run from $549 (ImpactMediaOz's entry package) to $4,999 (CoreWebHub's premium tier, with its starter at $1,200 and most popular at $2,499), as of October 2026. Scalesites' 5-page site is $750, all-in, with local SEO included from the start.
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What a tradie website costs by trade
Scalesites prices by page count, not by trade, so an electrician pays the same as a plumber for the same scope. What changes is how many pages your trade needs.
| Trade | What the site needs | Usual package |
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| Electrician (sparky) | Separate services (switchboards, EV chargers, lighting), emergency call-outs, licence shown, suburbs covered | 5-page, $750 |
| Plumber | Emergency and blocked drains, hot water and gas fitting, licence shown, suburbs covered | 5-page, $750 |
| Builder | New builds, extensions and renovations, a project gallery, licence and memberships shown | 5-page, $750, or 10-page, $1,190 for wider coverage |
| Sole trader just starting out | One trade, one service area, click-to-call | 3-page, $500 |
Which Scalesites package usually fits each trade.
Hidden costs to check before you pay
The sticker price is rarely the full cost. Ask about each of these before you accept any quote, ours included. A quote that answers all of them in writing is easier to compare.
| Ask about | Why it matters | Scalesites answer |
|---|---|---|
| Is GST on top? | A quote marked "+ GST" is 10% higher than it looks, and a sole trader who isn't registered can't claim it back | No GST is added. The price you see is the price you pay |
| Who writes the words? | Some cheap builds expect you to supply every page of copy | Copy is written for you |
| Is local SEO included? | Page titles and suburb targeting are sometimes billed as a separate SEO job | On-page local SEO is in every build |
| What does hosting cost, and can I leave? | Some hosting plans run on a 12-month contract or charge to release the site | Optional $49/month, cancel anytime |
| Who owns the domain and site? | If the builder owns the domain, moving later can mean starting again | You own the site and domain outright |
| How many rounds of changes? | Extra revisions are a common add-on fee | 2 rounds on the 3-page site, 3 on the 5-page and 10-page |
| Is Google analytics and tracking set up? | Without it you can't see which pages bring calls | Optional Google & Tracking Setup, $299 one-off, all in your name |
Questions that expose the real cost of a tradie website quote.
A worked example (illustrative): a $2,000 + GST quote costs $2,200, then hosting at $30 a month adds another $360 a year. Put every quote into the same upfront-plus-yearly form before you compare them.
How to keep the cost of your website down
- Pick the page count you need now. A 5-page site covers most trades: home, two or three services, a gallery and contact.
- Have your photos ready. Real photos of your jobs do more than stock images and save back-and-forth.
- List your services and the suburbs you want work in. That list becomes your page titles and local SEO.
- Ask for a fixed price in writing, with GST, hosting and revisions spelled out.
- Keep ownership. A domain and site in your name mean you never pay to rebuild just to move.
- Get a number before you talk to anyone: the instant website quote shows a flat price in about a minute.
What you're actually paying for
A website price covers design, build, copywriting, mobile setup and getting you found on Google. The big gap between quotes usually comes down to how much time goes in, who does it, and whether local SEO setup is bundled in or billed as an extra. A small brochure site for a trade business doesn't need to be expensive. It needs to load fast, look credible, and show up when locals search.
What actually moves the price
Three things move the number more than anything else: how many pages you need, how much of the copy still needs writing, and whether local SEO and Google Business Profile setup are bundled in or billed separately. A single-page site can look cheap on the sign-up price, but it usually means writing your own copy and setting up local search yourself later, at your own cost in time.
Which Scalesites package fits?
- 3-page ($500): one trade, one service area, just getting started
- 5-page ($750, most popular): multiple services or suburbs, the package most tradies pick
- 10-page ($1,190): several trades or services and wider suburb coverage, more pages to rank for more searches
- See the full pricing breakdown for what's on each page.
Why the gap is so wide
Agencies build in discovery phases, project management and retainers. That's what pushes Melbourne agency quotes toward $8,000. Freelancers vary by experience and how booked they are. DIY looks cheap until you count the hours, plus the SEO and local Google setup that most tradies don't have time to learn. A productised, fixed-scope build removes that overhead, which is how the price comes down without cutting quality.
What's included in a Scalesites site
- A mobile-first website: 3, 5 (most popular) or 10 pages
- On-page local SEO setup targeting your trade and suburbs
- Google Business Profile connection so you show up in local search
- A contact form that sends enquiries straight to you
- Copywriting and layout done for you, so no blank-page stress
- Optional hosting & management for $49/month (cancel anytime). See the full pricing breakdown.
Ongoing costs to budget for
A domain name runs about $20–$30 a year (illustrative). Hosting and management is an optional $49/month with Scalesites and you can cancel any time. There's no lock-in. Because you own the site and domain, you're never held hostage if you decide to move on.
The price you see is the price you pay
No GST is added and there are no surprise extras. Want it built for your trade? See websites for plumbers, electricians and more, compare it against other Melbourne services in the best website design service for tradies, or get a free preview before you pay anything.
Summary
What a tradie website costs depends on who builds it and what's bundled in. Scalesites is a flat $750 for the 5-page site (most popular), $500 for 3 pages or $1,190 for 10, live in 2 weeks. No GST is added, there's no lock-in, and you own it outright.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tradie website cost in Melbourne?
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Published Melbourne prices for a trade website run from $549 up to $4,999 for premium tiers with chatbots and booking, as of October 2026. Scalesites is Melbourne-based: $750 for the 5-page site (most popular), $500 for 3 pages or $1,190 for 10, live in 2 weeks with no lock-in.
Is $500 too cheap for a website?
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No. The price is low because the scope is fixed and the process is productised. There's no discovery phase, retainer or project-management overhead. You still get a mobile-first, Google-ready site with local SEO setup, and you own it outright.
Are there ongoing fees?
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Only if you want them. Hosting and management is an optional $49/month and you can cancel any time. A domain costs about $20–$30 a year (illustrative). There are no lock-in contracts.
How much does a website cost per month for a tradie?
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It depends on the setup. DIY builders like Wix and Squarespace run about $19–$55 a month on yearly billing. With Scalesites you pay a flat build fee once, and hosting and management is optional at $49/month, cancel anytime.
How much does an electrician website cost?
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With Scalesites, an electrician site is usually the 5-page site (most popular) for $750, which fits separate service pages such as switchboards, EV chargers and emergency call-outs. A 3-page site is $500 and a 10-page site is $1,190.
How much does a plumber website cost?
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A plumber site usually fits the 5-page Scalesites site (most popular) at $750: home, emergency and blocked drains, hot water, gas fitting and contact. A 3-page site is $500 and a 10-page site is $1,190, with no GST added.
Does the price change depending on my trade?
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No. Scalesites prices by page count, not by trade: $500 for 3 pages, $750 for 5 pages, $1,190 for 10 pages. Electricians, plumbers, builders and every other trade pay the same flat price for the same scope.
Is GST added to the price?
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No. Scalesites is not GST-registered, so the price you see is the price you pay, with no extras added at checkout.
What's the difference between the $500, $750 and $1,190 sites?
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Page count and coverage. The $500 3-page site suits one trade in one area; the $750 5-page site (most popular) covers multiple services or suburbs; the $1,190 10-page site suits several trades or wider suburb coverage. All three include the same local SEO setup and Google Business Profile connection.
What extra costs should a tradie budget for?
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A domain name, about $20–$30 a year (illustrative), plus hosting if you want it managed. With Scalesites, hosting is an optional $49/month and Google & Tracking Setup is an optional $299 one-off. Nothing else is added.
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