The four ways to get a contractor website
Do it yourself on a website builder: low cash, but your evenings, and a monthly subscription for as long as the site lives. Hire a freelancer: prices vary widely, and so does what you get after launch. Hire an agency: usually $3,000 to $5,000, often with a monthly retainer. Use a fixed-price service like ExtraMiles: $99 or $199, paid once, built on layouts made for each trade.
What every contractor site needs
A tap-to-call button that stays on screen. Your service area and city names. Your licence and insurance. Photos of your own work. A quote form that reaches your phone. A professional email on your own domain. Without these, a site looks nice but doesn’t bring calls.
Watch the monthly fees
Many builders and agencies charge every month for hosting, edits or “SEO”. Over three years, a cheap build with a monthly fee can cost more than an expensive one without. Ask what you pay in year two and who owns the domain.
Who should own the domain
You. If the domain is registered in someone else’s name, moving away means losing your address and the Google history that comes with it. ExtraMiles registers the domain in your business name.
When paying more makes sense
If you need online payments, a big project portfolio, or dozens of city pages, a larger budget can be worth it. For most owner-operators, a fast mobile site that makes calling easy is what brings the jobs.