The verdict in three sentences
In Salt Lake City, an architecture firm website built by a local agency costs a 2026 ballpark of 12 000 to 45 000 USD, more if the agency also handles brand identity and video. Kolonell builds the portfolio, project-type pages and the inquiry form for a fixed price: 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth. The right calculation runs over three years and accounts for project photography (a Wasatch Front agency can drive up to Park City for a shoot, Kolonell does not travel) and for how each quote handles licensing and accessibility.
What do Salt Lake City agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge?
These ranges are cautious ballpark figures with no official status. They rely on minimum project sizes published on Clutch.co profiles of agencies in Salt Lake City, Lehi and Provo, hourly rates shown by Utah digital agencies (often 90 to 160 USD per hour) and rates visible on Upwork for US-based developers. The number of projects, visual quality and integrations drive the bill.
| Criterion | Salt Lake City agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build, 2026 ballpark | 12 000 to 45 000 USD | 3 500 to 12 000 USD | 2 900 / 4 900 / 8 900 USD, fixed price |
| Out-of-scope work | Often 90 to 160 USD per hour | Often 50 to 110 USD per hour | Quoted before work starts |
| Typical timeline | 8 to 14 weeks | 6 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| On-site photography | Often offered as an option | Rarely | Not included: your photos or a local photographer |
| Project page copy | Often extra | Rarely included | Native English or French included |
| Post-launch support | Separate contract | Case by case | 3 months, 6 with Premium |
| Ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % on delivery. The project manager works on Mountain Time, with Google Meet calls fitted to your calendar and a written weekly update. With the team based in Senegal (GMT), the gap is six hours in summer and seven in winter, so calls fit easily into a Salt Lake City morning. Details are in our international websites offer.
Which three-year cost should you compare?
On top of the build come hosting, maintenance, new project pages and photo licences. We use the same maintenance assumption on both sides, since Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted separately.
| Item over 36 months | Salt Lake City agency (mid-range) | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 25 000 USD | 4 900 USD |
| Support included | Per contract | 3 months included |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 175 USD per month over 33 months, 5 775 USD | 5 775 USD, quoted separately |
| Adding 5 project pages | 8 hours at 130 USD, 1 040 USD | Quoted before work, assumption 800 USD |
| Web photo licences | 2 500 USD | 2 500 USD |
| Indicative total | 34 315 USD | 13 975 USD |
Treat this table as a reading grid, not a quote. Have every vendor you consult fill it in.
What does each package include for a Utah firm?
| Element | Starter 2 900 USD | Growth 4 900 USD | Premium 8 900 USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Key projects | One page per project with filters | Full portfolio and case studies |
| Project types | Services page | Mountain residential, commercial, hospitality, civic | Detailed structure by type and service |
| Team | Team page | Principal profiles with licence and accreditations | Detailed profiles, awards and publications |
| Project inquiry | Simple form | Form by project type and location | Detailed path and references package request |
| Bilingual EN/FR version | No | No | Included |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written schedule at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
A client portal to follow design phases, or a home configurator, is a custom application quoted separately. Ongoing SEO is quoted separately too.
What do Salt Lake City firms specifically need?
Demand comes from several markets: mountain homes in Park City and the canyons, offices for Silicon Slopes tech companies between Lehi and Draper, multifamily and mixed-use projects downtown and in Sugar House, university and civic buildings. Many second-home owners live outside Utah and know the firm only through its website. So you need:
- Precise project pages: elevation or site context, snow or slope constraints, the firm's role, project status.
- A path for remote clients: video calls, design stages, construction follow-up.
- Exact credentials: Utah licence, LEED AP or NCARB certification where held.
- A fast portfolio despite large landscape images.
On compliance, the facts. In Utah, architects are licensed by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL): the site should only present licensed people as architects. Architectural photos usually remain the photographer's property, so check the web licence. The Utah Consumer Privacy Act, in force since 31 December 2023, applies above revenue and data volume thresholds that most firms do not reach: check your case. For accessibility, the ADA is regularly invoked against business websites and WCAG 2.1 AA is the reference. This is not legal advice.
Which questions should you ask before signing?
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- How many project pages and pages in total are included, in writing?
- Who owns the domain, hosting and code when the contract ends?
- Is copy written by the vendor or expected from you?
- Are photos covered by a web licence from the photographer?
- What is the rate for each addition after launch?
- Can you switch vendors without rebuilding the site?
We already work with the United States: TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a notary and apostille service in New Jersey and our first North American client, runs on a bilingual EN/FR site with appointment booking and a full back office.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Elena V. runs a five-person firm in Sugar House specialising in mountain homes in Park City. She wants detailed case studies. A local agency quotes 26 000 USD with one shoot day included at 2 500 USD, in 12 weeks. Kolonell proposes Premium at 8 900 USD, delivered in 5 weeks per the written schedule, with a local photographer booked separately for 2 500 USD.
Build and photos: 28 500 USD versus 11 400 USD, a 17 100 USD gap. Since Premium includes 6 months of support, we apply the same maintenance of 175 USD per month over 30 months on both sides (5 250 USD): the three-year total comes to 33 750 USD versus 16 650 USD. Elena chooses Kolonell and books the photographer at signing to catch the autumn light.
FAQ
How much does an architecture firm website cost in Salt Lake City in 2026?
As a ballpark, 12 000 to 45 000 USD with a local agency and 3 500 to 12 000 USD with a freelancer. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD.
Are Utah freelancers cheaper than Kolonell?
Some are, around 3 500 USD for a simple site. Kolonell adds a project manager, native copywriting, a written fixed price and 3 months of support, without claiming to be the cheapest option.
Do we need to meet in Salt Lake City?
No, everything runs on video calls with a written weekly update. If you want regular in-person meetings, a local agency is the better fit.
Can we show projects still under construction?
Yes, with a clear status and the client's agreement. Plan a page update after completion, quoted before work starts.
What are the payment terms?
Bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % on delivery, so two payments of 4 450 USD for Premium.
Let's scope your project. Send us your key projects, target markets and available photos, and we will come back with a fixed-price package 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.