The verdict in three sentences
A 45-person aluminium windows manufacturer in Manchester should plan EUR 6,000 to 11,000 excl. VAT (about GBP 5,200 to 9,500) for an agency-built B2B website in 2026. The two modules that win over specifiers are the trade area with downloadable technical sheets and DoPs (+EUR 2,500) and the approved installer locator, which routes homeowners to your network. With a simplified range configurator (+EUR 3,000), the full project lands around EUR 13,000 to 17,000 excl. VAT delivered in 7 to 10 weeks.
Three audiences, three journeys on one site
A manufacturer does not sell to the public, yet its website is visited by three profiles with very different expectations. The installer wants fast access to technical sheets, sections, lead times and price lists. The architect looks for thermal performance (Uw, g-value), weather test reports, BIM objects and project references. The developer wants proof of production capacity, references from housing schemes and a dedicated sales contact.
An effective website therefore organises navigation by profile from the home page, then by range (sliding, casement, curtain walling, entrance doors). Homeowners are sent to the approved installer locator: they become leads for your network instead of calling your switchboard.
The 2026 price grid, line by line
| Item | Agency range (excl. VAT) | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| B2B website (15 to 25 pages) | EUR 6,000 to 11,000 | Custom design, range pages, references, contact |
| Secure trade area | +EUR 2,500 | Installer accounts, technical sheets, DoPs, price lists |
| Simplified range configurator | +EUR 3,000 | Range, size, finish, price request |
| Approved installer locator | +EUR 1,200 to 2,000 | Map, postcode search, installer profile |
| BIM library and test reports | +EUR 600 to 1,000 | Sorted downloads, download tracking |
| Local hosting | EUR 25 per month | Local server, SSL certificate, backups |
| Maintenance | EUR 120 to 220 per month | Updates, new sheets, support |
| Lead time | 7 to 10 weeks | Excluding product photography |
The most underestimated item is structuring technical documents: a manufacturer commonly holds 150 to 400 files (sheets, DoPs, installation guides, test reports). Sorting them by range and version, then exposing them according to the logged-in profile, takes 2 to 4 days of work that must be in the quote.
Which level of website to choose
| Level | Budget excl. VAT | For whom | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple showcase | EUR 6,000 to 8,000 | Regional manufacturer, 1 main range | No protected documents |
| Showcase + trade area | EUR 8,500 to 11,000 | Manufacturer with an installer network | No online pricing |
| Showcase + trade area + configurator | EUR 11,500 to 14,000 | Multi-range manufacturer | Configurator deliberately limited |
| Full pack with locator and BIM | EUR 13,000 to 17,000 | Manufacturer targeting architects and developers | Needs a team to feed content |
| Extranet with prices and orders | EUR 25,000 and more | Manufacturer digitising order intake | Becomes an application project |
For 45 staff and an installer client base, the "showcase + trade area" level is the best entry point. The configurator can be added in phase 2, once range data is clean and validated.
Mini case study
Isabelle, sales director of an aluminium windows manufacturer in Manchester, estimates her team spends 12 hours a week emailing technical sheets and DoPs to installers and design offices. With a trade area and a full website at EUR 13,500 excl. VAT, those requests become self-service.
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Recovering 10 hours a week at a loaded cost of EUR 45 per hour saves EUR 450 a week, about EUR 20,700 a year over 46 weeks. Adding 4 new installers recruited through the locator, each generating EUR 25,000 of yearly orders, the website pays for itself in under 9 months.
FAQ
What does a B2B website for a windows manufacturer in Manchester cost?
Between EUR 6,000 and 11,000 excl. VAT with an agency for the core site in 2026. With a trade area, configurator and locator, the full budget sits between EUR 13,000 and 17,000.
Should technical sheets sit behind a login?
Sales sheets can stay public, but price lists, detailed sections and installer-only guides belong in a trade area. That module costs about EUR 2,500 and also shows who downloads what.
Is a configurator essential?
Not to start. A simplified EUR 3,000 configurator generates qualified price requests, but it requires clean range data, which often takes the manufacturer 3 to 4 weeks to prepare.
Why host locally?
For page speed with a domestic client base and data protection compliance for trade accounts. Plan about EUR 25 per month, backups included.
How long until launch?
From 7 to 10 weeks, including 2 to 3 weeks to structure technical documents. Project photos should be ready by week 3.
Let's scope your project. Tell us about your ranges, installer network and technical documents: we will price a website between EUR 6,000 and 17,000 depending on modules, delivered in 7 to 10 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
