Web design in South London for small businesses and trades
I’m John Hitchens, a freelance web designer based in South London. I build professional WordPress websites for local businesses and tradespeople across the area, and I keep the whole thing simple: one fixed price, a quick turnaround, and one person you actually deal with from start to finish.
South London is a big, mixed patch. From Streatham to Sutton, Peckham to Purley, it is full of independent traders, family firms and one-person businesses who do good work but never had time to sort out a proper website. If that sounds like you, this is exactly who I build for.
A professional website for £400, fixed
The price is £400 for a website build. That is the price, not a starting point that creeps up once we get going. For that you get a clean, professional WordPress site that works properly on phones, tablets and desktops, because most of your customers will find you on a phone.
Every build includes:
- A mobile-friendly, responsive design that looks right on any screen
- A small set of pages covering what you do, who you are and how to reach you
- Basic on-page SEO so Google understands what your business is and where you work
- A contact form so enquiries land straight in your inbox
It is built for local businesses that need to look credible and be easy to contact, without paying agency rates for things you will never use.
How a build works
Most sites are done in days, not weeks. A typical build takes about two to three days once I have what I need from you.
We start with a short chat about your business, your customers and what the site needs to do. You send over any logo, photos and text you already have, and if some of that is missing we work out the best way to fill the gaps. I then build the site, share it with you to look over, and make sensible tweaks before it goes live. You are not left guessing at any point, and you are not passed between account managers.
Why a local South London designer beats an agency or a DIY builder
Big agencies are set up for big budgets. You often end up paying for layers of staff, long timelines and features aimed at national brands rather than a local trade or shop. Dealing with me, you talk to the person who actually builds the site, so there is nothing lost in translation and decisions happen quickly.
DIY website builders can look cheap at first, then eat your evenings and still leave you with something that does not quite work on mobile or show up in search. My job is to take that off your plate and hand you a site that is finished, tidy and ready to bring in enquiries.
The kinds of local businesses I help
I work with the sort of businesses South London runs on: builders, plumbers, electricians, decorators, roofers and other trades, along with independent shops, cafes, salons, cleaners, gardeners, tutors and small service providers. If you rely on local customers finding you and trusting you enough to get in touch, a proper website earns its keep.
I also build for businesses in specific South London towns, including web design in Croydon and web design in Bromley.
Get in touch
If you want a professional website without the agency price tag or the DIY headache, head to the contact page and send me a few details about your business. I’ll tell you honestly what I can do, and we can get started.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost?
It is a fixed £400 for a WordPress website build. That covers a mobile-friendly design, a small set of pages, basic on-page SEO and a contact form.
How long does it take to build my site?
Most sites are done in days, not weeks. A typical build takes about two to three days once you have sent over your logo, photos and text.
Do you only work with businesses in South London?
I’m based in South London and work with local businesses and trades across the area, but I can build for UK small businesses further afield too.