Cost guide · 2026

How much does an electrician's website cost?

Electrical business websites range from a free AI build to $12,000 trades-agency builds. Here's what each option delivers — and the cheapest path to getting calls.

Quick answer

An electrical business website costs $0–$300/year on AI builders, $400–$1,000/year on hosted builders, and $2,500–$12,000 one-time for a specialist agency build.

Why the price varies so much

  • Residential vs. commercial focus — different pages, different selling points
  • Service area coverage and whether you target multiple cities
  • Whether you offer 24/7 emergency callouts (changes hero design)
  • How aggressive your paid lead investment is alongside the site

What each tier actually costs

From cheapest to most expensive — what you get, who it's for, and the realistic total.

AI builder (DIY)

Recommended

$0 – $216/year

Solo electricians, small new operations

  • Free plan: services, area covered, qualifications, contact
  • Paid ~$18/mo: custom domain, no branding
  • Time: 10–20 minutes from description
  • Mobile-first, click-to-call already configured

Hosted builder (DIY)

$300 – $700/year

Growing electrical companies

  • Builder: $16–$30/mo (Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy)
  • Manual service-page and area-page setup
  • Time: 20–40 hours over a few weeks
  • Photos of your work (panels, installs) build credibility

Freelance designer

$1,500 – $4,000 one-time + hosting

Established electrical contractors

  • Custom design and service-area pages
  • WordPress or Squarespace base
  • Hosting + maintenance: $30–$80/mo ongoing
  • Pair with Google Ads management for lead flow

Trades-specialist agency

$3,000 – $12,000 one-time + retainer

Multi-electrician operations, commercial focus

  • Specialist trades agencies (Hook, Blue Corona, Ryno)
  • Bundled SEO + Google Ads + call tracking
  • Lead-gen-focused, not just brochure design
  • Monthly retainer typically larger than build cost

Hidden costs people forget

These line items aren't always quoted up front but they add up fast.

Google Ads + LSA

Local Services Ads + Google Ads typically run $500–$4,000/mo for electricians depending on market competition.

Call tracking

CallRail or similar to attribute leads to specific marketing sources: $45–$200/mo.

Photos of completed work

Stock electrician photos look fake. Photos of your van, team, and completed jobs (panels, EV chargers) build real trust at almost no cost.

Service area landing pages

Multi-city SEO needs dedicated pages. Builders make this manual; agencies usually include it in scope.

How to save money

  • 1Lead with your phone number — most electrician leads call before they read
  • 2Start free on an AI builder, only upgrade when you have a custom domain to point
  • 3Optimise your Google Business Profile before any paid SEO investment
  • 4Photograph your work as you go — finished panels, EV charger installs, before/afters

The cheapest option, done well

Try the free path first.

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Common questions

Do residential and commercial electricians need different websites?

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Same website works if you do both — just have a clear section for each. Specialise the messaging to the one you want more of.

Is an AI-built electrician site professional enough?

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Yes — for residential and small commercial work, customers care about reviews, photos of your van/work, and clear contact info. Modern AI builders deliver all of that.

What's the most important page for SEO?

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Your homepage for 'electrician [city]' and your Google Business Profile. Service area pages help, but the basics matter more.

How often should I update my website?

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Update Google Business reviews and photos weekly; refresh website testimonials quarterly. The website itself rarely needs major updates once it's solid.