Architecture firm website cost in Galway: local agencies vs Kolonell (2026)

The verdict in three sentences

In Galway, an architecture firm website costs a 2026 ballpark of 5 000 to 20 000 EUR ex VAT with a local agency and 1 800 to 6 000 EUR with a freelancer, which puts some freelancers at or below Kolonell's prices. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR, with native English copywriting, a project manager and delivery in 3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth. Against a Galway freelancer, the difference comes down to what is included (copy, project management, ownership); against a local agency, it is price and physical presence, which Kolonell does not offer.

Galway agency, freelancer or Kolonell: what are 2026 prices?

These ranges remain cautious orders of magnitude. They draw on public price pages of agencies in the west of Ireland, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co profiles, hourly rates published by agencies (often 55 to 100 EUR an hour) and rates shown on Upwork. Irish quotes are usually ex VAT (23 %).

Payment is by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % on delivery. Google Meet calls are booked at the practice's hours; the team works from Senegal (GMT), with no time difference with Galway in winter and one hour in summer. See our international website offer.

What do the three options cost over three years?

The table compares the three options with the same maintenance assumption, since Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted on request. Copywriting sits on its own line, because it is what changes the ranking.

The gap between the freelancer and Kolonell is small: 250 EUR over three years under this assumption. If the architect writes the copy, the freelancer becomes the cheapest option, and a perfectly reasonable one.

What each package covers for a Galway practice

A client area to follow drawings or a bespoke booking tool is a custom application, quoted on request. Ongoing SEO is also quoted on request.

Which needs are specific to Galway practices?

Work in Galway mixes the city (University of Galway, ATU, medtech companies in Parkmore and Ballybrit, hospitality) and the county: one-off rural houses, stone cottage refurbishments, projects in Connemara and the Gaeltacht. Many clients are members of the diaspora planning their return from Boston, London or Sydney, who choose their architect online without being able to visit the office.

• Rural case studies: siting, orientation against Atlantic weather, materials, the planning route.
• A page on rural housing policy in the county development plan, explained simply and with no promise of approval.
• Heritage: experience with structures on the Record of Protected Structures, shown project by project.
• A form built for remote clients: site location, return timeline, budget.
• An Irish-language version when the practice works in the Gaeltacht, supplied by the practice or quoted separately.

On compliance, a few facts. The title architect is protected in Ireland by the Building Control Act 2007 and the register is kept by the RIAI: present each qualification as it is. Drone shots must follow Irish Aviation Authority rules, and the photographer's licence must cover web use. Forms and cookies fall under GDPR, supervised by the Data Protection Commission. The European Accessibility Act, applicable since 28 June 2025, exempts service microenterprises, which covers many small practices, but aiming for WCAG 2.1 AA remains good practice. This is not legal advice.

Which questions should you ask before signing?

• Who writes the copy, and what does it cost if it is not included?
• How many case studies are loaded at launch, in writing?
• Who holds the domain and hosting access?
• What happens if the freelancer is unavailable for a month?
• Are photos supplied by contractors cleared for web use?
• Does the site stay fast on a mobile connection in Connemara, with heavy images?

Mini case study

Illustrative example. Ciarán O., principal of a three-person practice in Galway focused on rural houses and cottage refurbishments, receives three quotes: 11 000 EUR ex VAT from a local agency, 4 000 EUR from a freelancer without copywriting, 4 500 EUR for Kolonell Growth with copywriting. A freelance copywriter asks 900 EUR to write up eight projects.

Freelancer plus copywriter: 4 900 EUR. Kolonell: 4 500 EUR, a 400 EUR difference at build and a single point of contact. The agency costs 6 500 EUR more than Kolonell but offers to photograph two sites. Ciarán picks Kolonell and books a Galway photographer himself; he acknowledges that had he found time to write, the freelancer would have been 500 EUR cheaper.

FAQ

How much does an architecture firm website cost in Galway in 2026?

As a ballpark, 5 000 to 20 000 EUR ex VAT with a local agency and 1 800 to 6 000 EUR with a freelancer. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR.

Is a Galway freelancer cheaper than Kolonell?

Sometimes, yes, especially if you write your own copy. In our three-year assumption, the gap is only 250 EUR in Kolonell's favour, copywriting included.

Can you meet our clients or visit the site?

No, Kolonell works remotely only, through Google Meet calls. For on-site meetings and photography, a Galway agency or local photographer is still needed, often 500 to 1 200 EUR per shoot.

Can the site be in Irish?

Yes, if you supply the text or accept a separate quote. The bilingual FR/EN version is included on Premium at 8 200 EUR.

How is the project paid?

Bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % on delivery, so two payments of 2 250 EUR for Growth.

Let's scope your project. Send us three or four representative projects and the kind of clients you want, and we come back with a fixed-price package and a 3 to 4 week timeline. Request your free quote or see the international offer.