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Managed forever.

Groundwork builds professional websites for local businesses and tradespeople across the UK — then runs them for you, month after month. Whether you're a plumber in Manchester, a roofer in Leeds or a solicitor in Bristol, we get your business online in 48 hours. From £150/mo. No tech knowledge needed. No contracts.

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PlumbersRoofersBuildersArchitectsLandscapersContractorsSolicitorsAccountantsDog GroomersWindow InstallersConcrete CompaniesEnergy CompaniesChurchesIndustrial

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Managed website

Included in all plans

£150/mo

Brand Starter

Logo, brand identity & GMB setup

+£350

SEO

Rankings, content & local search

+£250/mo

Google Ads

Managed campaigns, no hidden fees

+£350/mo

AI Receptionist

Answers calls & books jobs 24/7

+£300/mo

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Case studies

Real businesses.
Real results.

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Plumbing

+340% enquiries in month one

DK Plumbing & Heating

A Hull-based sole trader with zero online presence. Fully designed, built and live in 36 hours. Now generating consistent leads without spending a penny on ads.

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Architecture

Ranked #1 "architect Edinburgh" in 6 weeks

Allison Architecture Studio

A two-partner practice in Edinburgh needing a site that matched their premium aesthetic. Delivered with SEO — ranking #1 for their key term within six weeks of launch.

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Roofing

£28k in new jobs from Google in 90 days

Briggs Roofing Solutions

A Manchester roofing company that had relied entirely on word of mouth. New site, GMB setup and Google Ads filled their diary — driving £28k in trackable revenue within 90 days.

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Landscaping

Booked solid 3 months in advance

Nair Gardens

A Surrey landscaping company managing high-end residential gardens. Their new site positioned them as the premium option in their area — enquiries followed immediately after launch.

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Solicitors

62 new client enquiries in month two

Osei Legal

A two-partner family law firm in Bristol with an outdated site and no Google presence. New site, GMB and SEO made them the top-rated firm in their postcode within two months.

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Why Groundwork

Why every tradesman needs a website in 2026.

Over 80% of people in the UK search online before hiring a local tradesperson. If you're not showing up on Google, you're invisible to the majority of your potential customers — and they're booking someone else instead.

The problem isn't that tradesmen don't know this. It's that getting a professional website built has always been slow, expensive and complicated. Traditional agencies charge thousands upfront, take weeks to deliver, and leave you the moment the site goes live.

Groundwork is different. We built a service specifically for local businesses and trades across the UK — where speed, simplicity and ongoing support aren't extras. Fill in a form, your site is live in 48 hours. We look after everything else, forever.

Built for trades, not tech companies

Every design decision is optimised for the customers who hire plumbers, roofers and builders. We know what converts in your sector.

No agency chasing, ever

Traditional agencies build your site then disappear. With Groundwork, changes, updates and support are all included — message us and it's done.

Priced for a sole trader's budget

At £150/mo, a fully managed professional web presence costs less than most sole traders spend on van insurance. No upfront costs, no surprises.

SEO and ads ready to bolt on

Start with the site. When you're ready to grow, add local SEO or Google Ads — all managed by the same team who already knows your business.

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Local SEO

The most affordable way to get found on Google.

Local SEO is the single most valuable marketing investment a tradesman can make. The businesses at the top of Google get the enquiry. The ones that don't, don't.

We target the exact terms your customers type, optimise your Google My Business profile, and report on rankings and real enquiries — not vanity metrics. Most clients see meaningful improvements within 6–12 weeks.

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Uptime 99.9%

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Fully managed

A managed website service built for the long term.

Most small businesses get a website built once, then ignore it for years. A website that isn't actively maintained is a website that stops ranking.

We keep your site updated, fast and technically sound — month after month. No calls. No proposals. Onboarding form, site delivered, ongoing support by message. That's it.

What's included

Everything your business
needs to look the part.

A fully managed website, handled entirely by us. One flat monthly fee — no tech knowledge required.

Bespoke website

Built to your brand.
Live in 48 hours.

Not a template. Designed from scratch, deployed within 48 hours of your onboarding form.

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How it works

Fill in our form — 10 minutes

We build your site — bespoke, from scratch

You review — annotate directly on the page

Go live — within 48 hours of signing up

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Fully managed hosting

Updates, speed, security and backups — all handled. Your site just works, always.

Direct feedback

Annotate directly
on your site.

Point at anything. We action it automatically.

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Version history & rollback

Every change is tracked. Made a mistake? Roll back to any previous version instantly.

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No lock-in. No exit fees. You own your domain and content. Month-to-month, always.

No contract required

200+

sites launched

4.9★

Trustpilot

Real results, real businesses.

See how we've helped tradespeople and local businesses across the UK get found online.

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What clients say

Trusted by local businesses
across the UK.

4.9 · 47 reviews on Google 4.8 · 31 reviews on Trustpilot

★★★★★

"I had zero online presence before. Now I'm getting 3–4 enquiries a day from Google. The site went live in under 48 hours and looks better than anything I could have paid double for."

Priya Nair

Nair Gardens, Surrey

★★★★★

"The task system is brilliant — I just send a message and it's done. No phone calls, no faff. My site has been running for 6 months without me touching it once."

Steve Briggs

Briggs Roofing, Manchester

★★★★★

"Switching from our old agency was the best decision we made. Groundwork built our site in two days flat and got us ranking locally within weeks."

Craig Allison

Allison Studio, Edinburgh

★★★★★

"As a solicitor I was sceptical about a subscription website service. But the quality genuinely surprised me — and the SEO add-on has brought in more clients than any referral network."

Rachel Osei

Osei Legal, Bristol

★★★★★

"I was live before I'd even finished my morning coffee on day two. The onboarding form was dead simple and they nailed the look on the first attempt."

Gary Unwin

Unwin Landscapes, Kent

★★★★★

"People actually comment on how professional our website looks. For a small roofing company that used to have nothing, that means everything."

Mo Tanner

Tanner Roofing, Leeds

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Your business deserves to be found online.

No calls. No contracts. No faff. A fast, professional website that works as hard as you do — from £150/mo.

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How long does it take to build my website?

Most websites are live within 48 hours of completing the onboarding form. That includes design, build, content and deployment. Complex builds with multiple pages may take a little longer — we'll always tell you upfront before we start.

How much does a managed website cost for a local business?

Our managed websites start at £150 per month. This includes hosting, updates, security, backups and one task every 48 hours. Optional add-ons include SEO at £250/mo, Google Ads management at £350/mo, and an AI receptionist at £300/mo. No setup fees, no upfront costs.

Do I need to know anything about technology?

Not at all. We handle everything — hosting, updates, security and changes. You fill in a form, your site goes live, and from that point you just send us a message whenever you want something changed. No logins, no dashboards, no tech required.

What if I want changes after launch?

Every managed plan includes one task every 48 hours. Annotate directly on your live site and we'll action it automatically, with a full version history so nothing ever gets lost. Need to update your prices, add a service or swap out a photo? Just send a message.

Is there a contract or minimum term?

No contract. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime with no exit fees. You own your domain and all your content — if you ever leave, we'll help you export everything. We keep clients by being good at what we do, not by locking them in.

Do I need the Brand Starter add-on?

Only if you don't already have a logo and brand. If you do, we build around what you have. It's a one-off — yours to keep forever, regardless of your plan.

What trades and industries do you build websites for?

We build websites for plumbers, roofers, builders, architects, landscapers, contractors, solicitors, accountants, churches, dog groomers, window installers, energy companies, concrete companies and industrial businesses across the UK. If you're a local business, we can help.

How does the SEO add-on work?

Our SEO add-on targets local search terms specific to your trade and your area. We optimise your site structure, content and Google My Business profile, then provide monthly content updates and transparent reporting on your rankings and enquiries. Most clients see meaningful improvements within 6–12 weeks.

Your business.Online in 48 hours.Managed forever.

Real businesses.Real results.

Why every tradesman needs a website in 2026.

The most affordable way to get found on Google.

A managed website service built for the long term.

Everything your businessneeds to look the part.

Trusted by local businessesacross the UK.

Your business deserves to be found online.

Your business.
Online in 48 hours.
Managed forever.

Real businesses.
Real results.

Everything your business
needs to look the part.

Trusted by local businesses
across the UK.