The verdict in three sentences
In Gibraltar, an architecture firm website built by an agency on the Rock costs, as a 2026 ballpark, between 5 000 and 20 000 GBP, and an agency or freelancer on the Costa del Sol may quote less. Kolonell builds the portfolio, service pages and project enquiry journey for a fixed price of 2 300, 3 900 or 6 900 GBP, with native English copywriting and delivery in 3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth. Before choosing, compare the 3-year cost, how the Spanish version is handled (Kolonell does not write Spanish natively) and the photography of your projects, which Kolonell does not do on site.
How much does an architect's website cost by type of supplier?
The Gibraltar pound is pegged at par with sterling, so the GBP prices below apply to both. They are prudent ballparks based on public rate cards of Gibraltar and Andalusian agencies, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co profiles, published hourly rates (often 65 to 100 GBP per hour on the Rock) and rates visible on Upwork and Malt. On the Spanish side, Costa del Sol agencies often advertise 3 000 to 15 000 EUR, roughly 2 600 to 13 000 GBP.
| Criterion | Gibraltar agency | Costa del Sol agency or freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 ballpark | 5 000 to 20 000 GBP | Roughly 1 500 to 13 000 GBP | 2 300 / 3 900 / 6 900 GBP, fixed |
| Languages written natively | English, often Spanish | Spanish, English varies | English or French; Spanish supplied or quoted separately |
| Usual timeline | 8 to 12 weeks | 5 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Photos on site | Often an option | Sometimes | Not included: your images or a local photographer |
| Changes outside scope | Often 65 to 100 GBP per hour | Often 30 to 60 EUR per hour | Quoted before any work |
| Support after launch | Separate contract | Case by case | 3 months, 6 on Premium |
| Ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
To be frank: an Andalusian freelancer can undercut our Starter tier, and a bilingual agency on the Rock covers Spanish better than we do. What Kolonell brings is a written fixed price, English copywriting included, a project manager who books Google Meet calls at your hours and a written update every week. The team is in Senegal (GMT), one hour behind Gibraltar in winter and two in summer. See our international website offer. Payment by transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff, 50 % at delivery.
Over three years, what is the real gap?
The table adds maintenance, new projects and photography. It uses an identical maintenance assumption on both sides: at Kolonell, maintenance after the support period is quoted on request.
| Item over 36 months | Gibraltar agency (mid range) | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Website build | 11 000 GBP | 3 900 GBP |
| Support included | Depends on contract | 3 months included |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 100 GBP per month over 33 months, 3 300 GBP | 3 300 GBP, quoted on request |
| 5 new project pages | 5 hours at 90 GBP, 450 GBP | Quoted beforehand, assumption 350 GBP |
| Professional photos | 1 000 GBP | Local photographer booked separately, 1 000 GBP |
| Indicative total | 15 750 GBP | 8 550 GBP |
If you want a fully bilingual English and Spanish site, add the cost of a professional local translation on the Kolonell side, or ask for a separate quote.
What does each tier include for a practice on the Rock?
| Item | Starter 2 300 GBP | Growth 3 900 GBP | Premium 6 900 GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Key projects in a gallery | One page per project, filters for residential, offices, heritage | Detailed pages with drawings, phases and credits |
| Services | Overview page | One page per service (renovation, fit-out, new scheme) | Journeys for developers, homeowners, companies |
| Qualifications | Team page | Profiles with professional registrations | Detailed profiles, awards and publications |
| Project enquiry | Simple form | Form sorted by project type | Questions by project type |
| Languages | One language | One language | Bilingual FR/EN included; Spanish supplied or quoted |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written schedule, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
A secure client area for developers or a site progress tool is a custom application, quoted on request. Ongoing search work is also quoted on request.
What a Gibraltar architecture practice needs
On a territory of about 6.8 km², architecture means restoring older buildings in the town centre, residential towers on reclaimed land, office fit-outs for online gaming, insurance and financial services firms, and apartments bought by residents from the UK and elsewhere. Clients often compare practices on both sides of the border. The site should:
- Show located projects (town centre, waterfront, new schemes) with the practice's exact role.
- Explain the Rock's constraints: density, protected buildings, planning procedures with the Gibraltar authorities, with no promise on timing.
- Display qualifications unambiguously: ARB registration, RIBA membership, Spanish or other degrees. The architect title is protected in many countries; use it only for people entitled to it.
- Check photo licences for web use, especially for images that appeared in magazines.
- Plan for Spanish if part of your clientele asks for it, with a native speaker reviewing it.
On data, Gibraltar has its own data protection law and a regime aligned with GDPR, overseen by the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority: forms, cookies and hosting are concerned. WCAG 2.1 AA is the technical reference for accessibility. This is not legal advice.
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Which questions should you ask before signing?
- Who writes the copy, in which languages, and who reviews the Spanish?
- Will the domain be in your name, with all access handed over?
- What does adding a project page cost after delivery?
- Does the portfolio handle drawings and photo series without slowing the site on mobile?
- What happens when support ends: mandatory maintenance or free choice?
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Sofia M., director of a five-person Gibraltar practice focused on apartment renovations and office fit-outs, compares a local agency at 9 800 GBP, Spanish version included, with Kolonell Growth at 3 900 GBP in English. She adds a Spanish translation by a local translator at 600 GBP. Photography costs 800 GBP in both cases.
Agency: 9 800 + 800 = 10 600 GBP. Kolonell: 3 900 + 600 + 800 = 5 300 GBP, a 5 300 GBP gap. Sofia picks Kolonell because 80 % of her enquiries arrive in English; if her clientele were mainly Spanish-speaking, the bilingual agency would be the logical choice.
FAQ
How much does an architecture firm website cost in Gibraltar in 2026?
As a ballpark, 5 000 to 20 000 GBP with an agency on the Rock and roughly 1 500 to 13 000 GBP on the Costa del Sol. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 300, 3 900 or 6 900 GBP.
Does Kolonell write in Spanish?
No, native copywriting covers English and French. Spanish is supplied by the practice or quoted separately, often a few hundred GBP for a 10-page site.
What is the time difference?
The team works on GMT, one hour behind Gibraltar in winter and two in summer. Calls fit within your office day and a written update arrives every week.
Is photography included?
No, you supply your images or book a local photographer, often 400 to 900 GBP per half day based on published rates. An agency on site can organise it for you.
How is the project paid?
By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery. On Starter, that means two payments of 1 150 GBP.
Let's scope your project. Send us your projects, your services and the languages you need, and we come back with a fixed-price tier and a 3 to 4 week timeline. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
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.
