Website Cost Calculator UK

Website Cost Calculator UK

Estimate website design, development, VAT and first-year running costs for a UK project.

e.g. business website

e.g. count unique page layouts or content pages

e.g. custom brand-led design

e.g. enter 0 for a non-shop website

e.g. Yes when copy is not supplied

e.g. CRM, booking system or payment integration

e.g. agreed or expected hourly rate

e.g. 12% for meetings, planning and coordination

e.g. 10% for scope uncertainty

e.g. Yes if the supplier charges standard-rate VAT

e.g. hosting, domain and software licences

e.g. updates, backups and support

Your estimated website budget

Estimated project hours
One-off cost before VAT
One-off cost including VAT
Estimated first-year total

How this website cost estimate works

The calculator assigns starting development hours to the selected project type, then adds time for pages, design, products, content and integrations. It multiplies total hours by your expected rate before adding project management, contingency, optional VAT and recurring running costs.

Cost area What it can include
Planning and development Structure, CMS setup, responsive build, testing and launch
Design Template adaptation or custom interface design
Content and products Copywriting, page population and shop catalogue setup
Integrations Payments, CRM, booking, email or third-party services
Running costs Hosting, domain, licences, backups and maintenance

VAT and supplier quotations

The UK standard VAT rate is 20% for most goods and services, but whether VAT appears on a website quotation depends on the supplier and the service supplied. Check the current GOV.UK VAT rates and confirm whether every quoted amount includes or excludes VAT.

A real proposal may price by fixed deliverables rather than hours. Ask for a clear scope covering mobile layouts, accessibility, content migration, revisions, analytics, SEO setup, ownership, training, warranty support and ongoing fees.

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Important: This is a planning estimate, not a supplier quotation. Complexity, security, accessibility, data migration, integrations and revision rounds can materially change the final price.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a website cost in the UK?

There is no single price. Cost depends on scope, design, page count, functionality, supplier rates and ongoing support.

Does the estimate include VAT?

VAT is included only when you choose the 20% option. Confirm the tax treatment shown on the supplier’s quotation.

Why add a contingency?

A contingency provides budget space for clarified requirements, extra testing, additional revisions and small scope changes.

Are hosting and maintenance one-off costs?

No. Hosting, domains, licences, backups, security updates and support are normally recurring costs.

Does a cheaper template always reduce cost?

It often reduces design and build time, but heavy customisation, migrations or integrations can still increase the total.



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