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29 October 2026Web Development

Websites for Tradespeople and Handymen in Greater Manchester

Written by Simon Fielding, Founder, HollowMINT

Dark ribbon of smoke threaded with green data points — HollowMINT artwork for the tradespeople website guide
Most trades work comes from word of mouth and from people searching on their phone for someone nearby who can do the job. A good website for a plumber, electrician, builder or handyman doesn't need to be clever. It needs to be quick to load, easy to trust and effortless to contact. Here is what matters, and what it costs.

What a trades website must do

Make calling you one tap — A phone number that dials on tap, visible at the top of every page, on mobile especially.

Say what you do and where — List your services plainly and name the areas you cover, such as Altrincham, Sale, Stockport and Manchester, so both customers and Google understand your patch.

Collect good enquiries — A short quote form that asks what the job is, where it is and for a photo lets you price or triage without a phone call. We show how to follow it up automatically in our guide to automation for tradespeople.

Prove you're trustworthy — Reviews, photos of finished work, insurance and any relevant accreditation (such as Gas Safe or NICEIC where it applies) build trust faster than any slogan.

Load fast on a phone — Most people find tradespeople on their phones, often on mobile data. Heavy, slow sites lose the job to the next result.

Get found locally

The website is only half the picture. A complete Google Business Profile, steady reviews and consistent contact details do most of the work in local searches. Our local SEO checklist for Greater Manchester businesses walks through each step.

What does it cost?

TierTypical Range
Simple trades site£500 – £2,500
Site with quote form and gallery£2,500 – £4,500
Site with booking and automation£4,500+
These are indicative UK ranges. For a fuller breakdown, see our website cost guide, and our guide to ongoing maintenance costs.

A realistic starting point

If you have no site at all, a simple, fast trades website with a clear quote form is the best value you can buy. Add booking and automation later, once the enquiries are coming in and you can see what's eating your time.
HollowMINT is an independent studio in Altrincham building practical websites and tools for trades and local service businesses across Greater Manchester. See our web design in Altrincham and Manchester page, browse our services, or get in touch for a straightforward quote.

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