FOR PLUMBING & HEATING BUSINESSES
Websites for plumbers that get the phone ringing
Built around how customers actually search for a plumber: fast to load, easy to find and impossible to miss a call from.
What plumbers actually need from a website
Not a template: a site built around emergency call-outs, local search and trust.
Click-to-call, always visible
When a pipe bursts, customers search on their phone and tap the first number they see. Your call button stays visible on every page.
‘Plumber near me’ visibility
Google Business Profile setup and a page for every town or postcode you cover, so you show up where you actually work.
Photo-based quote requests
Customers snap the leak or the boiler and send it straight to you, so you can quote before you've even left the last job.
Reviews and trust badges up front
Gas Safe registration, insurance and years trading, shown prominently: the details that get a nervous caller to book.
Before/after job gallery
Real photos of finished work build more trust than any amount of copy, and they're easy to add to and update yourself.
Emergency vs. scheduled work
Separate urgent call-outs from routine bookings so a burst pipe never gets stuck behind a boiler service enquiry.
Platform costs at a glance
Fixed build price, an optional monthly care plan, and hosting handled for you, whichever platform you pick.
RECOMMENDED FOR MOST PLUMBERSWordPress
Build cost
£1,295
one-time · fixed price
Ongoing costHosting & Care from £19/mo
Hosted bySitemate Studio
Turnaround2-4 weeks
Best for growing businesses that want a blog and local SEO content engine.
Wix
Build cost
£650
one-time · fixed price
Ongoing costNo Sitemate Care Plan
Hosted byWix (own subscription)
Turnaround1-2 weeks
Best for solo plumbers who want the fastest, lowest-cost launch.
Webflow
Build cost
£850
one-time · fixed price
Ongoing costNo Sitemate Care Plan
Hosted byWebflow (own subscription)
Turnaround2-3 weeks
Best for design-led brands wanting a distinctive, polished feel.
Custom Development
Build cost
£1,795
one-time · fixed price for a Standard Build
Ongoing costHosting & Care from £29/mo
Hosted bySitemate Studio
Turnaround4-8 weeks
Best for multi-van operations needing dispatch or booking integrations.
Simple comparison
WordPress
Wix
Webflow
Custom Development
Build cost
£1,295
£650
£850
£1,795
Ongoing cost
Hosting & Care from £19/mo
No Sitemate Care Plan
No Sitemate Care Plan
Hosting & Care from £29/mo
Hosted by
Sitemate Studio
Wix (own subscription)
Webflow (own subscription)
Sitemate Studio
Turnaround
2-4 weeks
1-2 weeks
2-3 weeks
4-8 weeks
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Where is your business today?
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A quick guide based on where your plumbing business is today.
Just starting out, one van
WixFastest to launch, easiest to edit yourself, lowest upfront cost.
Established, multiple vans
WordPressA content engine for local SEO, blog and rank for every town you serve.
Want a stand-out brand
WebflowA polished, distinctive look that template-based competitors can't easily match.
Multi-location or complex dispatch
Custom DevelopmentBespoke booking, dispatch or van-tracking systems built around your operation.
Trusted by plumbing businesses
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Enquiries doubled within the first month. The site pays for itself many times over.
Dave Harrow
Harrow Plumbing Co.
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Customers find us on Google before they even think to call around. Best money we've spent on the business.
Mike Doyle
Doyle & Sons Plumbing
Common questions from plumbers
Which platform should I pick for my plumbing business?
If you're just starting out, Wix gets you live fastest at the lowest cost. Established businesses that want to rank locally over time usually do best on WordPress. If you want a distinctive brand, Webflow. For multi-van operations needing dispatch or booking systems, Custom Development.
How fast can my site go live?
Wix builds typically launch in one to two weeks, Webflow in two to three weeks, and WordPress in two to four weeks. Custom Development typically takes four to eight weeks, and we'll give you a clear timeline with your quote.
Will my site actually rank for ‘plumber near me’?
Every build includes Google Business Profile setup, local listing structure and on-page SEO fundamentals. Ranking also depends on reviews and ongoing content, our Local SEO service and Care plans help with that over time.
Can I show my Gas Safe number and certifications?
Yes, we build a trust section into every plumbing site for your certifications, insurance and years trading, so customers see it before they call.
Do you handle emergency call-out routing?
Click-to-call buttons and enquiry forms route straight to your phone or inbox, and we can separate urgent call-outs from routine booking requests.
What if I outgrow my platform later?
Yes, many plumbers start on Wix or WordPress and move to a custom build as the business grows. We can migrate your content and SEO history when the time comes.
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