How much does a cleaning business website cost?
Updated October 17, 2026 · By Brian, SudsWeb
Short answer: with SudsWeb, a fixed one-time price from $99 (Homepage Refresh) to $1,799 (Growth Plus), with the domain and hosting in your name and monthly care optional. A website builder is a monthly plan you set up yourself; freelancers and agencies quote per project, so prices vary widely.
Two quotes for “a website” can cover very different work. This guide breaks a cleaning company website into the parts you pay for, so you can compare quotes line by line and spot what’s missing.
What you are actually paying for
| Part | What it is | One-time or ongoing |
|---|---|---|
| Domain | Your address, like yourcleaning.com or .co.uk. Renewed yearly at a registrar. | Ongoing (yearly) |
| Hosting | Where the site lives. Simple, fast sites can often run on free tiers of hosts such as Cloudflare Pages or Netlify; builders include hosting in their plan. | Ongoing or free |
| Design and build | Layout, pages, phone version, quote form. | One-time |
| Copy | The words: services, areas, prices, FAQs. Often the slowest part. | One-time |
| Photos | Your own team and work photos, or licensed stock. | One-time |
| SEO basics | Page titles, descriptions, a sitemap, submitting to Google. | One-time |
| Upkeep | Text edits, security, backups, checking the form still works. | Ongoing (optional) |
Three ways to get a site, compared
| Route | Upfront | Ongoing | Your time | Who owns the domain | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website builder (DIY) | Little or nothing | Monthly plan (check current pricing) | High: you write, shoot and set up | You, if you register it yourself | Evenings lost; site disappears if you stop paying |
| Freelancer | Quoted per project (check current pricing) | Depends on the deal | Medium | Ask: sometimes the freelancer | Going quiet after launch; copy not included |
| Cleaning-focused studio | Fixed price, in writing | Optional care plan | Low: send your details, review a draft | Ask: should be you | Promises of rankings or leads |
Building it yourself
Lowest cash cost and full control. You pay a monthly plan and give up your own time for writing, photos and setup. Good if you enjoy it and have evenings free; harder if you are cleaning all day.
Hiring a freelancer
Prices vary widely. Ask who owns the domain and hosting account, what happens if the freelancer stops replying, and whether copy is included or expected from you.
Hiring a specialist studio
What you’re paying for is less back-and-forth. A studio that works with cleaning companies already knows visitors want your service area, a clear idea of price and an easy way to ask for a quote. Ask for a fixed price in writing.
Costs people forget to ask about
- Domain in whose name? If it’s registered to the builder or agency, moving later can be painful.
- Monthly fees that aren’t optional. Some “cheap” sites only stay online while you keep paying the maker.
- Edits after launch. Is changing a price or adding a new area charged by the hour?
- Form and email setup. A quote form that doesn’t reach your inbox is worse than none.
- Booking or quoting software. Scheduling apps have their own subscription.
UK vs US: what changes
| US | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Domain | Usually .com | .co.uk or .com |
| Our quote | US dollars | US dollars (USD), fixed and in writing |
| Wording | Move-in/move-out, ZIP codes | End of tenancy, postcodes, “enquiries” |
| Legal pages | Privacy policy for form data | UK GDPR privacy notice; consent before any non-essential cookies (ICO guidance) |
More on this in websites for UK cleaning companies.
Questions to ask before you pay anyone
- Is this price fixed, and what exactly is included?
- Will the domain and hosting account be in my name?
- Do you write the copy, or do I?
- How many rounds of changes are included?
- What does it cost each month after launch, and can I cancel?
- Do you promise rankings or leads? (If yes, be careful. Nobody controls Google.)
What SudsWeb charges
We only do cleaning company website design, and every package is a fixed one-time price:
| Package | Price | Delivery | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homepage Refresh | $99 | 2 business days after we receive your content | Already have a site? We redo your homepage. |
| Starter | $249 | 5 business days after we receive your content | A small, clear site for a new or solo cleaner. |
| Website | $499 | 7 business days after we receive your content | Room for every service and area you cover. |
| Growth | $999 | 10 business days after we receive your content | For teams that want Google Business Profile and local search work. |
| Growth Plus | $1,799 | 10 business days after we receive your content | Growth, plus three months of updates and reporting. |
Optional monthly care is $49/month, month to month. The domain is registered in your name and the site is hosted on your own account. Full details are on the pricing page and in our FAQ. Before you choose anyone, run through our cleaning business website checklist.
No package, ours or anyone’s, can guarantee rankings, inquiries or booked jobs. A good site makes it easier for people who already found you to ask for a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay monthly?
Not with SudsWeb. Every package is a one-time price. Monthly care ($49/month) is optional and month to month. You will still pay your registrar each year for the domain, and builders charge a monthly plan.
Who owns the domain?
With SudsWeb, you do: the domain is registered in your name and the site is hosted on your own account. With any provider, ask this before you pay.
Is a website builder enough for a solo cleaner?
It can be, if you have time to write the copy, take photos and set up the quote form yourself. Use our checklist to make sure nothing important is missing.
How long does it take?
Our packages take 2 to 10 business days after we receive your content, depending on the package.
Can you guarantee Google rankings?
No. Nobody controls Google’s results, and no package guarantees rankings, inquiries or booked jobs.
Do UK cleaners get quotes in their own currency?
No. All quotes are in US dollars (USD), including for UK clients.