The verdict in three sentences
In Limassol, an architecture firm website built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, between 4 000 and 18 000 EUR, and more for a practice that wants custom 3D viewers or three language versions. Kolonell builds the project portfolio, the services pages and the team page for a fixed price of 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth. Limassol freelancers can be cheaper than Kolonell, so the real comparison is the 3-year total cost, who writes the project texts, who handles the Greek version and how each quote treats photo licences and the way your qualifications are presented.
What do Limassol agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge?
These ranges are prudent ballparks, not official figures. They draw on public rate cards of Cypriot agencies, minimum project sizes shown on Clutch.co profiles, hourly rates commonly published by agencies in Limassol and Nicosia (often 50 to 90 EUR per hour) and rates visible on Upwork and Fiverr. They move a lot with the number of projects to publish, the languages and the level of animation.
| Criterion | Limassol agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 ballpark | 4 000 to 18 000 EUR and up | 1 200 to 4 500 EUR | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 EUR, fixed |
| Changes outside scope | Often 50 to 90 EUR per hour | Often 25 to 50 EUR per hour | Quoted before any work |
| Usual timeline | 6 to 12 weeks | 4 to 8 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Architectural photography | Sometimes coordinated | Rarely | Not included: your images or a local photographer |
| Project and services copy | Often billed separately | Rarely included | Native English or French included |
| Support after launch | Separate maintenance contract | Case by case | 3 months, 6 on Premium |
| Ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
An honest point: a good Limassol freelancer can deliver a simple portfolio site for less than Kolonell Starter. What Kolonell adds is a written scope at a fixed price, native copywriting for every project sheet, a project manager and a defined support period. If you already have strong texts and a trusted freelancer, that route can make sense.
Payment is by bank transfer or Wise: 50 % to start, 50 % at delivery. Your project manager holds Google Meet calls at a time that suits the studio and sends a written update every week. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), two hours behind Limassol in winter and three in summer. Details are on our international website offer.
Which 3-year total cost should you compare?
The build price is only part of the bill. A practice also pays for hosting, maintenance, new project pages after each handover and a Greek or Russian version if its clients need one. The table assumes the same maintenance budget on both sides, since Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted on request.
| Item over 36 months | Limassol agency (mid range) | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Website build | 9 500 EUR | 4 500 EUR |
| Support included after launch | Depends on contract | 3 months included |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 100 EUR per month over 33 months, 3 300 EUR | 3 300 EUR, maintenance quoted on request |
| 5 new project pages over 3 years | 6 hours at 70 EUR, 420 EUR | Quoted beforehand, assumption 400 EUR |
| Greek version of key pages | Agency translation, 600 EUR | Supplied by the firm or quoted separately, assumption 600 EUR |
| Architectural photography | 1 200 EUR | Local photographer booked separately, 1 200 EUR |
| Indicative total | 15 020 EUR | 10 000 EUR |
These figures structure the comparison; they do not predict your invoice. Ask each supplier to fill in the same lines.
What does each Kolonell tier include for an architecture practice?
| Item | Starter 2 700 EUR | Growth 4 500 EUR | Premium 8 200 EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project portfolio | Up to 8 selected projects | Filterable portfolio by type | Full portfolio with detailed case pages |
| Project sheets | Short descriptions | Brief, constraints, surface, status | Long form narratives, drawings, phases |
| Services pages | One overview page | One page per service (design, permits, supervision) | Full structure including competitions and research |
| Team and qualifications | Team page | Individual profiles with registration details | Detailed profiles, publications, awards |
| Bilingual FR/EN site | No | No | Included |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written schedule at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
| Support after launch | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
A client extranet for drawings, an intranet or a custom project database is a custom application, quoted on request. Ongoing search work is quoted on request too.
What does a Limassol architecture firm website need?
Limassol has changed fast: seafront towers, marina developments, villas in the hills of Germasogeia and Agios Tychonas, and offices for the shipping, fund and tech companies that settled in the city. Many clients are foreign buyers or relocated executives who discover the practice from abroad and judge it on screen before any meeting. The site has to work for them:
- A portfolio that shows real projects, with clear status (built, under construction, concept) and no confusion between your work and a developer's marketing renders.
- Readable services: design, planning and building permits, site supervision, interiors, so a buyer understands what you do and what a developer does.
- English as the main language, with Greek for local clients and authorities, and sometimes Russian or Hebrew, which you supply or which is quoted separately.
- Fast pages on mobile, with compressed images, since many first visits come from a phone abroad.
- A short contact form asking for plot location, project type and timing.
On compliance, the facts only. Architects practising in Cyprus are registered with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK): the site should state each person's title and registration exactly, and not call a designer or technician an architect. Photos of your buildings belong to their photographer unless the licence says otherwise, so check web rights before publishing. Cyprus applies the EU GDPR, which covers your forms, cookies and analytics. The European Accessibility Act, applicable since 28 June 2025, mainly targets certain consumer services, but WCAG 2.1 AA remains the sensible technical reference. This is not legal advice.
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How do you compare quotes, and which red flags matter?
- A price without a page list: ask how many projects, services and languages are included.
- No mention of copy: a portfolio without project texts stays empty for months.
- A domain or hosting account in the supplier's name: it must be in yours.
- Developer renders mixed with your built work with no labelling.
- Photos used without a confirmed web licence from the photographer.
- Hourly billing for every new project page with no rate written down.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Elena P., founding partner of a six-person practice in Limassol designing seafront apartments and hillside villas, receives three proposals. A local agency quotes 11 000 EUR, delivered in 10 weeks. A freelancer quotes 3 200 EUR for an English-only site, without copy, which she estimates at 900 EUR from a separate writer. Kolonell proposes Growth at 4 500 EUR in 4 weeks, with the Greek version translated by her usual translator for 700 EUR. Photography costs 1 400 EUR whichever route she takes.
Totals before maintenance: 12 400 EUR with the agency, 5 500 EUR with the freelancer, 6 600 EUR with Kolonell. The freelancer is 1 100 EUR cheaper, but without a project manager or defined support period. Elena chooses Kolonell for the written scope and the native project texts, and keeps the agency in mind for a future interactive annual showcase.
FAQ
How much does an architecture firm website cost in Limassol in 2026?
With a local agency, expect a ballpark of 4 000 to 18 000 EUR depending on scope, and 1 200 to 4 500 EUR with a freelancer. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR.
Is Kolonell cheaper than a Limassol freelancer?
Not always. Some freelancers deliver a simple site for under 2 700 EUR. Kolonell includes copywriting, a project manager and 3 months of support, which you should price in when comparing.
Can the site be in Greek?
Yes, if you supply the Greek texts or accept a separate quote. The bilingual FR/EN version is included in Premium at 8 200 EUR.
Do you photograph our buildings?
No. Kolonell does not shoot on site. You provide your images or book a Cypriot architectural photographer, often around 800 to 1 500 EUR per session based on published rates.
How does payment work?
By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery. On Growth, that means two payments of 2 250 EUR.
Let's scope your project. Send us your list of 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.
