A tradie website in Australia usually costs between $1,500 and $5,000. Freelancers charge $1,500–$3,000 and agencies $3,000–$5,000+, often taking 6–12 weeks. Scalesites builds a 5-page site for $750 or a 3-page site for $500 — live in 2 weeks, no lock-in, and you own it outright.
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 the work is fixed-scope or open-ended. 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.
Typical price ranges in Australia
| Option | Typical price | Time to live | You own it? |
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| DIY builder (Wix, Squarespace) | $0–$40/mo | Weeks of your time | While you keep paying |
| Freelancer | $1,500–$3,000 | 4–8 weeks | Usually |
| Agency | $3,000–$5,000+ | 6–12 weeks | Check the contract |
| Scalesites | $750 (5-page) · $500 (3-page) | 2 weeks | Yes — outright |
Indicative ranges for a small trade business website (2026).
Why the gap is so wide
Agencies build in discovery phases, project management and retainers. Freelancers vary by experience and how booked they are. DIY looks cheap until you count the hours — and 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 5-page website (our most popular) — or a 3-page site to start
- 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 — no blank-page stress
- Optional hosting & management for $99/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 $99/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, or get a free preview before you pay anything.
Frequently asked questions
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 $99/month and you can cancel any time. A domain costs about $20–$30 a year (illustrative). There are no lock-in contracts.
Do I own the website?
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Yes — completely. The domain, the site and the content are yours from day one. Nothing is held hostage if you ever decide to move on.
How long until my site is live?
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Two weeks from payment. You'll see a free preview within 48 hours of enquiring, before you pay anything.