The verdict in three sentences
A serious website for a building inspection firm costs EUR 5,000 to 9,500 excl. tax with an agency in 2026, and EUR 8,000 to 12,500 with a client area for PDF reports. Developers and project owners look first for your specific services (structural, fire safety, accessibility, surveys) and accreditations, not generic marketing. Plan for 6 to 8 weeks and maintenance at EUR 120 per month.
Price line by line
A developer consulting three inspection firms compares the clarity of services, references and speed of response. The site must turn a search such as "structural inspection firm" into a qualified engagement request.
| Item | 2026 price (EUR excl. tax) | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Scoping and sitemap | 600 to 1,000 | Workshops with the branch director |
| Custom design | 1,200 to 2,000 | Home, service page, references |
| Service pages (8 to 12) | 1,500 to 3,000 | Structural, fire, accessibility, surveys, inspections |
| Filterable project references | 700 to 1,500 | By building type and service |
| Engagement request form | 500 to 1,000 | Trade fields, attachments, routing |
| Local and technical SEO | 500 to 1,000 | City and regional targeting |
| Total website | 5,000 to 9,500 | Delivered in 6 to 8 weeks |
| PDF report client area option | +3,000 | Access per project, notifications |
Service pages benefit from citing their regulatory basis (building codes, fire safety rules for public buildings, accessibility) without turning the page into a law lecture. One page per service, 600 to 900 words, with use cases and documents required.
The engagement request form: your real sales tool
A generic form produces incomplete requests and back-and-forth. A trade-specific form qualifies the need from the first contact.
| Form field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Building type (housing, public building, high-rise, industrial) | Determines mandatory services |
| Floor area and number of storeys | Basis for fee calculation |
| Project stage (concept, permit, tender, site) | Urgency and scheduling |
| Services required (checkboxes) | Avoids missing a mandatory service |
| Plan upload (PDF, 20 MB) | More accurate quote without a prior meeting |
| Planned start date | Sales prioritisation |
With this form, an inspection firm cuts the time spent qualifying a request by 30 to 40% on average, and the share of quotes sent within 72 hours rises markedly.
Agency, freelancer or online builder
| Option | 2026 budget | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Online site builder | EUR 30 to 60 per month | No client area, limited SEO |
| Generalist freelancer | EUR 2,500 to 4,500 | Little knowledge of the trade |
| Specialist B2B agency | EUR 5,000 to 9,500 | 6 to 8 week lead time |
| Agency + client area | EUR 8,000 to 12,500 | Higher investment |
Mini case study
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Thomas, branch director of a 14-person inspection firm, currently emails his reports, about 450 sends per year. He chooses a EUR 7,800 site with a EUR 3,000 client area, total EUR 10,800 excl. tax, plus EUR 1,440 of annual maintenance. The site generates 6 qualified engagement requests per month against 2 before. With average fees of EUR 4,500 and a 25% conversion rate, a single extra engagement won per month pays back the investment in about 3 months.
FAQ
Should accreditations be shown on the site?
Yes, on the homepage and on each service page, with the validity date. It is one of the first things a public or private client checks.
Is the client area secure enough for sensitive reports?
Reports are accessed by login, with encryption, a download log and links expiring after 30 days. The extra hosting cost stays at EUR 15 to 30 per month.
How many project references should be published?
Between 15 and 30 at launch, with the clients' consent. A reference filterable by building type converts better than a wall of logos.
Can the site connect to our production software?
Often yes, via export or API, for EUR 1,500 to 4,000 depending on the tool. This avoids entering reports twice.
What does maintenance at EUR 120 per month include?
Security updates, daily backups, monitoring, one hour of content changes and a monthly traffic report.
Let's scope your project. List your services, accreditations and client area needs: we will propose a scope priced between EUR 5,000 and 12,500 with a schedule. 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.
