Guide · Updated October 2026

How Much Does a Website Redesign Cost?

What does it cost to redesign a small business website? The factors that affect price, when to refresh versus rebuild, and how to budget.

How Much Does a Website Redesign Cost?

Short answer: a redesign often costs about the same as a new site, because the design, build and testing work is similar. A light refresh of colours, images and copy costs less than a full rebuild.

Refresh versus rebuild

  • Refresh: update visuals, text and photos on the same platform.
  • Rebuild: new design, structure and often a new platform.

What affects the price

  • Number of pages and content migration.
  • New features such as booking or payments.
  • Platform change.
  • SEO protection work and redirects.

Signs you need a rebuild

  1. Slow mobile performance.
  2. Hard to update.
  3. Looks outdated.
  4. Few enquiries despite traffic.
  5. Security issues.

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The bottom line

If your site is slow or hard to update, a lightweight rebuild is often better value than patching. Budget for redirects and content to protect SEO.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I redesign my website?

Many businesses refresh every few years, or whenever it stops performing.

Can I redesign in stages?

Yes, starting with key pages.

Will I lose my content?

Not if it is migrated carefully.

Is it cheaper to start fresh?

Sometimes, especially if the old platform is causing problems.

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