The direct answer: in 2026, landscaping companies typically pay one of four ways. A generic DIY builder runs $16 to $50 a month but you build everything yourself from a blank template. SiteNowPro costs a one-time $199 build and launch fee plus $19.99 to $39.99 a month, and the site builds itself for your trade in about 15 minutes. A freelancer typically charges $500 to $3,000 up front. A trade-niche agency runs $1,500 to $10,000 up front or bundles the site into a $150 to $900 monthly marketing retainer. Landscaping quotes vary widely because portfolio-heavy custom design is common; the photos matter more than the price tier.
The four ways to buy a website, priced
| Option | Upfront cost | Ongoing cost | Who does the work | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generic DIY builder (Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy) | $0 | $16 to $50 per month | You, from a blank template | Days to weeks of evenings |
| SiteNowPro | $199 one-time | $19.99 to $39.99 per month | The builder does it as you answer questions; or Done-For-You for $599 flat | Usually the same day |
| Freelance designer | $500 to $3,000 | $10 to $50 per month hosting, updates billed hourly | The freelancer, on their schedule | 2 to 6 weeks |
| Trade-niche agency | $1,500 to $10,000, or bundled | $150 to $900 per month retainers | The agency | 4 to 12 weeks |
Ranges reflect commonly published 2025-2026 pricing for small service businesses in the United States. Individual quotes vary by market and scope.
What landscapers actually pay
Landscaping sites span the widest range in the trades: $16-a-month DIY builders, $500 to $2,500 freelance builds, and $3,000-plus custom portfolio sites from design-focused agencies. The spread exists because landscaping sells visually, and some companies invest in the site as a portfolio piece. SiteNowPro covers the same ground at $199 once plus $19.99 to $39.99 a month, with your photos doing the heavy lifting.
The truth about landscaping sites: photos beat design fees
A $4,000 custom site with stock photos loses to a $439 site with your own best transformations. Homeowners hire the yard they can see. Before spending on design, spend an afternoon photographing your five best completed projects in good light. Whatever platform you choose, those photos are the asset; the site is the frame.
The honest math for a landscaping company
SiteNowPro year one: about $439, with photo-forward layouts and an estimate form that collects property details. Seasonal swaps (cleanups in fall, irrigation in spring) take minutes in the dashboard instead of an agency change-order. If you grow into wanting a custom portfolio showpiece later, the leads and reviews the first site earned come with you.
Common questions about website pricing
Is the $199 SiteNowPro build fee really the whole upfront cost?
Yes. $199 one time covers the build and launch. After that it is the hosting plan ($19.99 a month self-managed, $39.99 managed, yearly saves two months) and your domain, about $10 to $20 a year wherever you buy it. Building and previewing before you pay is free, and a 7-day satisfaction guarantee covers the build fee.
Why do agency quotes vary so much for the same trade?
Because you are buying labor and lead-value pricing, not technology. Agencies price sites against what a lead in your trade is worth and what services are bundled in. Always ask what the monthly retainer includes and what happens to the site if you cancel.
Can I start cheap and upgrade later?
Yes, and it is usually the right order. A professional foundation site, a free Google Business Profile, and steady reviews cost almost nothing and compound. Paid marketing works better once those exist, and nothing about starting simple locks you out of upgrading.
Who owns the website and domain?
With SiteNowPro, the domain is always yours, there is no contract, and if you cancel we hold your site for 30 days so you can reactivate. With any provider, ask this question before paying; sites held hostage by agencies are the most common horror story in trade-business marketing.
Last updated 2026-07-18. Prices for SiteNowPro are current and complete; competitor and market ranges are typical published figures, not quotes.