Web Design in Crawley
Compare local web designer pros in Crawley and get free quotes — no obligation, no call-backs you didn't ask for.
Typical price: £370–£13,800
Free, no obligation. Sign in with Google to send your request.
Web Design prices in Crawley
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing page (1 page) Single-page site with contact form | £370 | £830 | £1,850 |
| Small business site (5 pages) Custom brochure site: home, about, services, contact, one extra | £920 | £2,300 | £5,500 |
| Business site with CMS (~10 pages) CMS-driven site with blog and on-page SEO | £2,300 | £4,600 | £9,200 |
| Basic e-commerce store Shopify/WooCommerce store with payments and shipping | £2,750 | £6,450 | £13,800 |
How to hire a web design pro in United Kingdom
- Review live portfolio sites and take one client reference
- Contract must give you the domain in your name, hosting access, and IP transfer on final payment
- Confirm UK GDPR compliance is built in: cookie consent, privacy policy, and lawful contact-form handling
- Check whether your business needs to pay the ICO data protection fee (most UK businesses processing personal data do)
- Agree page count, revision rounds, CMS and included SEO basics in writing
- Pay a 30-50% deposit with the balance on launch
Web design is unlicensed in the UK, but sites must comply with UK GDPR and PECR: cookie consent, a privacy policy, and lawful handling of form data. Most UK businesses that process personal data must also register with the ICO and pay the annual data protection fee.
Budgeting first?
See the full breakdown of what drives web design prices — job sizes, unit rates, and how to save.
Frequently asked questions
Does the price include copywriting and photos?
Usually not — most quotes assume you supply finished text and images. Professional copywriting and a photo shoot are typically separate line items that can add 20-50% to a project. Stock photos and designer-polished draft text are the common middle ground; agree this explicitly before signing.
What is a CMS and do I need one?
A content management system (WordPress, Webflow, Shopify) lets you edit text, images and posts without a developer. If you'll update content more than a few times a year — blog, menus, listings — you need one. If the site is a static business card, skipping the CMS makes the site cheaper, faster and harder to hack.
What should a web design quote include?
A proper quote itemizes: number of pages, responsive/mobile behavior, number of revision rounds (2-3 is standard), CMS setup, basic on-page SEO (titles, metas, sitemap), browser testing, and what happens to hosting and domain after handover. If a quote is one line with one number, ask for the breakdown.
How do I brief a web designer properly?
One page: what the business does, the site's single main goal (calls, bookings, orders), the pages you need, 2-3 example sites you like and why, your content status (ready or needed), deadline, and budget range. Sharing your real budget gets you an honest proposal instead of a guessing game.
What does a small-business website cost in the UK?
Freelancers typically charge £800-3,000 for a straightforward 4-5 page site, with most landing around £1,200-2,000. Regional agencies commonly quote £3,000-6,000 for comparable scope with strategy and copy support.
What UK-specific legal pages does my site need?
A privacy policy and cookie notice (UK GDPR/PECR), and if you sell online, terms reflecting the Consumer Contracts Regulations — including the 14-day cancellation right for most distance sales. Limited companies must also display the registered company name, number and office address.
Free, no obligation. Sign in with Google to send your request.
How Handld works
- 1
Tell us what you need
Describe the job and where you are. It takes about a minute.
- 2
We match your request
Your request goes to local professionals who cover your area and service.
- 3
Compare quotes and choose
Pros reply with quotes. Compare, ask questions and hire on your terms — free for you.