For businesses that need the phone to ring.
Website design
Fast, mobile-first websites designed around the enquiries, calls and bookings your business needs. Copywriting, Google set-up and launch checks are all included.
From £1,295Web design agency in EssexLive in days. Not months.
Business websites, e-commerce websites, apps and AI for companies across Essex and London. One senior developer designs and builds it, with a fixed price and a launch date in writing before work starts.
- Fast, mobile-first websites, live in 7 to 14 days
- E-commerce websites that take card payments
- Found on Google, in Maps and in AI answers
- Apps and AI that take the admin off your team
One fixed price
Agreed in writing before work starts. If anything changes, you see the price before it happens.
No retainer, no lock-in
No long contract and no per-seat fees. Care and SEO plans are monthly and rolling.
You own everything
The domain, content, code and accounts are in your name from launch day.
Handed over properly
You are shown how to update it yourself, with help on hand whenever you want it.
Trusted by Essex businesses since 2007
What we build
Websites first. Then whatever the business needs next.
Most clients start with a website. As they grow, the same developer adds the e-commerce, the booking app or the automation that gives their team a day a week back, with no hand-over to someone new.
For businesses that want to sell online.
E-commerce websites
E-commerce websites that take card payments, handle stock and orders, and work properly on a phone. You run it day to day without needing to call us.
From £4,995For sites that look tired or load slowly.
Website redesign
Your current site rebuilt to be fast and modern. Every old page is mapped to its new address, so the rankings you have earned carry over.
From £995For businesses nobody can find.
SEO & AI search
Monthly work to get you seen on Google, in Maps and in the answers from ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. A short report each month shows what we did and what moved.
From £295 a monthFor customers who want to book or order on their phone.
Apps
Booking, ordering and customer apps for iPhone, Android and the web, connected to the systems you already use. You own the code and the app-store listings.
From £4,995For teams buried in admin.
AI & in-house software
Automations and AI assistants that take hours of admin off your team, built by someone who has led AI across a national company. The tools are yours, with no per-seat bill.
From £2,495“Fay worked tirelessly with encouragement, creativity, passion and professionalism. We are super proud of our website.”
Selected work
The problem, the build, what changed.
Channels Hotel
A boutique hotel website where every room sells itself and guests book direct
Read the case study
Channels Weddings
A wedding venue website that turns brochure downloads into enquiries
Read the case study
Village Roofing
A roofing website built to win local calls in Chelmsford
Read the case studyIn numbers
Numbers we can stand behind.
No vanity metrics. Just the facts you can check.
- 2007EstablishedBuilding websites for nearly two decades
- 5.0★Google ratingEvery review five stars
- 7–14Days to launchFrom sign-off on Bronze, Silver and Gold
- £1,295Websites fromEvery price published and fixed in writing
Who we work with
Businesses that need customers to find them.
- Hotels & venuesWeddings, rooms and events, booked direct
- TradesRoofers, builders and craftsmen who need the phone to ring
- Cafés & foodMenus, events and Christmas orders
- Interiors & furniturePortfolios that sell the craft
- Therapists & coachesCalm, trustworthy sites that turn visitors into clients
- Clubs & communityFixtures, teams, sponsors and sign-ups
Who it’s for
We fit around your business.
The approach changes with where you are. The standards don’t.
Starting out
A launch package with logo, website, domain, email and Google Business Profile, so you look established from day one.
Launch package →Growing
A website that brings in enquiries, then local SEO and AI search to keep them coming as you take on more work.
Website design →Established
A redesign that keeps your Google rankings, an e-commerce website, or an app for your customers.
Redesigns →Teams with admin to spare
Automations and in-house software that take repetitive work off your staff and replace costly subscriptions.
AI & software →
How it works
Price agreed. Date agreed. Then we build.
Before any work starts you know the cost, the launch date and the person doing the work. All three go in writing.
Brief
You tell us what the business needs. Within one working day you get a fixed price and a launch date in writing.
Design
Within days you review your new homepage on your own phone, and we change it until it is right.
Build
Every page is written, built and tested on phones, tablets and desktops, with Google and AI search set up as we go.
Launch
Your site goes live on the agreed date, and the domain, content and code are handed over to you.
Prices
Four packages. Every price on the page.
Pick the package that fits, or tell us what you need and get a written quote within one working day. The price we agree is the price you pay. See every price.
Bronze
£1,295Sole traders and trades who want a proper, professional site.
- Up to 5 pages
- Designed around your logo and colours
- Titles, descriptions and sitemap set up for Google
- Google Business Profile set up
- Contact form, map and tap-to-call
- We polish the text you send us
- Live in 7 days
Silver
£2,495Growing businesses that want more enquiries every month.
- Up to 12 pages
- Custom design
- We write all your page copy
- 2 town pages to win nearby searches
- Schema markup and a blog
- Quote or booking form and reviews
- Live in 10 days
Gold
£4,995Shops and firms that want to lead their area.
- Up to 25 pages, or a shop of up to 100 products
- Fully bespoke design
- E-commerce website with card payments
- AI chat assistant trained on your business
- 6 town pages and a keyword plan
- Everything in Silver
- Live in 14 days
Diamond
£6,500+Bigger projects that need more than a website.
- Unlimited pages
- Advanced e-commerce
- Custom web apps and integrations
- Branding package
- SEO content strategy
- Ongoing support
- Timeline scoped with you
Starting a new business?
The Launch package: logo, website, domain, email, Google Business Profile and business card design, in one fixed price.
Reviews
What our clients say.
Excellent 5.0
Five-star rated on Google
- Tessa HawesMiniMe Mindfulness
Fay worked tirelessly with encouragement, creativity, passion and professionalism. We are super proud of our website. Thank you Fay, I highly recommend you and your company to anyone looking to start a website.
- Justin MaliaCobra Sealants
Waltham Websites are definitely the place to go to get a quality website together. Fay discussed our needs and also did her own research on the type of business we are. Friendly, great communication and a fantastic result. We highly recommend and you won’t be disappointed.
- Elle WreathrallForest Lodge Farm
A huge thank you to Fay for the time, effort and hard work that she put into creating and building the new website for Forest Lodge Turkeys. Her knowledge and expertise in this sector made the entire process seamless and we would not hesitate to recommend or use her services again.
- Joanne LeesJoanne Lees Interiors
Fay produced a brilliant website for me, very friendly, efficient and professional service, would highly recommend.
- Tony HagueSaniScreen
Painless and very swift service. Within a few days, had a brand new website for SaniScreen. Will be using Fay again for all our sites and social media. Thanks again.
- Sarah PaisleyGoogle review
Waltham Websites were amazing to work with. I’d been putting off getting a proper website for ages because it felt overwhelming, but they made it so straightforward. They really listened to my ideas, gave great advice, and the end result is a beautiful website that feels completely ‘me’. I’ve had so many compliments on it already. I only wish I’d done it sooner
- Zoe SnellGoogle review
I’m so happy with my new website from Waltham Websites! The team made the whole process easy and took care of everything, even things I hadn’t thought about. The design is exactly what I wanted — fresh, modern, and really reflects my business. I’ve already seen an increase in enquiries. I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking to get a professional website done properly.
Guides
Straight answers, with real figures.
- 6 min read
How much does a website cost in the UK in 2026?
A small business website in the UK typically costs between £800 and £3,000 in 2026 if a professional builds it, and e-commerce websites usually start around £2,500. Budget builders often charge £350 to £900, while DIY builders cost roughly £10 to £40 a month. Allow for running costs too: a domain, hosting and upkeep usually add somewhere between £10 and £175 a month.
Read the guide - 6 min read
How much does an e-commerce website cost?
A professionally built e-commerce website for a UK small business typically costs £2,500 to £6,000, with larger or more complex shops going well beyond that. A DIY shop on a hosted platform can start from around £20 to £40 a month. On top of the build, budget for platform or hosting fees, card processing charges (often around 1.5% to 2.5% per sale plus a small fixed fee) and any paid apps.
Read the guide - 6 min read
Shopify vs WooCommerce for UK small businesses
Shopify suits most UK small businesses that want a reliable shop with little technical upkeep, for a monthly fee from around £20 to £30 on entry plans plus card charges. WooCommerce is free software on WordPress and suits businesses that already use WordPress, publish a lot of content or need unusual customisation, but you look after the hosting, updates and security. Running costs end up similar for many small shops; the real difference is who carries the technical work.
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Questions
Straight answers before you call.
The things most people ask first. Anything else, call or text 07922 652180.
How much does a website cost?
Our websites cost £1,295, £2,495, £4,995 or from £6,500, depending on size and features. Bronze covers up to 5 pages, Silver up to 12 with copywriting, and Gold up to 25 pages or an e-commerce website of up to 100 products. The price is fixed in writing before we start.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most of our websites go live 7 to 14 days after sign-off: 7 days for Bronze, 10 for Silver and 14 for Gold. Diamond projects get a launch date when we scope them. The dates assume your logo, photos and approvals arrive on time.
Who will actually build my website?
Fay O’Leary, the founder, designs and builds every site herself. She started in blue-chip IT in London at Credit Suisse, PwC, Merrill Lynch and London Clearing House, and founded Waltham Websites in 2007. Nothing is passed to juniors or outsourced.
Why should I trust Waltham Websites with my website?
We have been building websites since 2007 and are rated five stars on Google. Prices are published, agreed in writing before work starts, and you deal with the person who builds your site. You can see real client sites on our work page.
Do I own my website?
Yes. Your domain, content, design and code belong to you from launch day. There is no long contract and no lock-in, and you can move the site elsewhere whenever you like.
Will my website show up on Google and in AI answers?
Every site launches with the search basics in place: fast pages, structured data and clear answers that Google and AI assistants can quote. For steady growth, our SEO and AI search plans start at £295 a month, on a rolling basis.
Can you redesign my website without losing my Google rankings?
Yes. We map every old page to its new address and set up permanent redirects, so the rankings and links you have earned carry over. Redesigns start at £995.
Do you tie me into a contract?
No. Websites are a one-off fixed price, and you own everything from launch day. Care and SEO plans are monthly and rolling, so you stay because the work is good, not because you are locked in.
What kinds of businesses do you work with?
Mostly small and growing businesses: hotels and venues, trades, cafés and food producers, interior designers, therapists and coaches, retailers and community clubs. If customers search for you, we can help.
Do you work with businesses outside Essex?
Yes. We work with businesses across Essex, in London and further afield, and most projects run smoothly by phone and video. We are 35 minutes from Liverpool Street when meeting in person helps.
Say hello
Tell us what you need. We’ll reply within a working day.
Book a 20-minute call. We’ll talk through your project, what we’d recommend, relevant work we’ve done and the price. Or just email, and you’ll get a personal reply within one working day.