The direct answer: in 2026, electrical contractors 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. Electrician sites price like plumbing: moderate agency presence, with the trust signals mattering more than flash.
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 electricians actually pay
Electrical contracting sees quotes from $500 freelance builds to $4,000 local-agency projects with $150 to $400 monthly retainers. Generic DIY builders run $16 to $50 a month with you doing the work. SiteNowPro is $199 once plus $19.99 to $39.99 a month, built for the trade in minutes.
What an electrician site must signal
Safety and legitimacy. Electrical work scares homeowners, so your license number, insurance, and years in business are not fine print, they are the pitch. The growth services matter too: EV charger installs and generator hookups are the fastest-rising electrical searches, and featuring them puts you ahead of competitors whose sites have not changed since 2019.
The honest math for an electrical contractor
SiteNowPro year one: about $439. That buys the license-forward, services-clear, tap-to-call site that passes the homeowner safety check. If you later want ad management for panel-upgrade leads, that is a separate marketing decision; the site does not need to be rebuilt to support it.
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.