Websites for UK trades in 2026: the pages that get the job

Published on 2026-09-24

Quick answer: A trade website needs tap-to-call, job photos, areas covered, and a three-field quote form above the fold on mobile.

Trades do not need a brochure. They need a phone call. This guide is written for businesses in the UK and Kent, London and Surrey.

The hero

What you do, where, and call now. No slider.

Gas safe, insurance, recent jobs. Specifics beat adjectives.

List towns you actually reach in a morning.

Starter sites from £150 with Local Business Website Design. Get a quote.

Do I need a blog?

A few genuine job write-ups help. Daily AI posts do not.

Should I show prices?

Call-out or typical ranges, yes.

Wix or custom?

Own the site. Avoid locked builders if you can.