Skip to content
Cost control made easy for UK subcontractors A subsidiary service of QS and Estimating Consultants Ltd (opens in a new tab)
Start a QS retainer
10 October 2026

Your First Website: Start With The Pages That Do A Job

Choose the work to show and how leads will reach you. Then agree the price and running costs.

Interior photograph used in an illustrative decorating website concept

Your first site does not need to do it all. It needs to help the right person see your work and contact you.

Start with your trade, area, real photos and a clear way to get in touch. Buy more features when they have a purpose.

Write A Short Brief

List what you do, past jobs and the towns you cover. Gather the logo, contact details and photos you have the right to use.

Use the facts you need to share to choose the page count. Do not add pages just to fill a menu.

Interior photograph used in an illustrative decorating website concept
Stock photo: Prydumano Design / Unsplash. Use the style idea with your own photos.
  1. Brief

    List trade, area and real work.

  2. Scope

    Agree pages, edits and who owns it.

  3. Launch

    Test the phone link and form.

Know What The Price Covers

The Subbie QS website builds start from £299 + VAT. That is the build price. The domain name and hosting cost extra.

Get the scope in writing. Check the page count, text, photos, edits and forms. Check who owns the site, plus the domain, hosting and upkeep terms. Ask what extra work costs.

Choose A Style Your Trade Can Use

A painter can show a neat finish. A joiner can show fit and detail. A roofer can show access and repair scope.

Use your own proof. The stock photo here is a style idea, not a real client job.

Keep type, colours and buttons clear. Check the menu, phone link and form on a phone. Make sure the form reaches the right inbox before launch.