The verdict in three sentences
For a commercial cleaning company in Manchester serving warehouses, factories and offices, website prices fall into three 2026 market tiers: entry at 2 500 to 6 000 GBP, mid at 6 000 to 14 000 GBP and advanced at 14 000 to 26 000 GBP, all excluding VAT. The mid tier, with sector landing pages and a structured enquiry form, fits most firms of 30 to 250 staff. An online quote estimator only pays back if you handle a steady flow of mid-sized inbound enquiries.
The three-tier pricing grid
Figures are 2026 market estimates for Greater Manchester and the North West.
| Element | Entry tier | Mid tier | Advanced tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build price (2026 market ballpark) | 2 500 to 6 000 GBP | 6 000 to 14 000 GBP | 14 000 to 26 000 GBP |
| Pages | 5 to 8 | 12 to 25 | 25 to 60 |
| Sector landing pages | 0 to 2 | 4 to 6 (warehouses, manufacturing, food production, offices) | 6 to 8 with case studies |
| Enquiry flow | Simple form | Structured form: floor area, frequency, site type | Quote estimator by area and service |
| Accreditation and safety content | Logos only | Dedicated page on BICSc training, health and safety, ISO standards held | Dedicated page plus downloadable policies |
| Recruitment | Link to a job board | Vacancies page and apply form | Apply portal filtered by region |
| Timeline | 3 to 5 weeks | 6 to 10 weeks | 10 to 16 weeks |
Warehouse and facilities managers want to see that you understand loading bays, night shifts and food safety audits. Sector pages that speak their language are what separate the mid tier from the entry tier.
Recurring costs per tier
| Recurring item | Entry tier | Mid tier | Advanced tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support (2026 market ballpark) | 70 to 100 GBP a month | 100 to 180 GBP a month | 180 to 260 GBP a month |
| Hosting | 10 to 20 GBP a month | 15 to 35 GBP a month | 35 to 80 GBP a month |
| Job listings updates | In-house | In-house | Automated feed |
| Estimator changes | Not applicable | Not applicable | 400 to 1 800 GBP a year |
| Local SEO retainer | Optional | 300 to 700 GBP a month | 500 to 1 300 GBP a month |
| Three-year total excl. SEO | 5 400 to 10 300 GBP | 10 100 to 21 700 GBP | 22 900 to 43 600 GBP |
Worked for the entry tier: 2 500 + (70 + 10) x 36 = 5 380 GBP at the low end, rounded to 5 400 GBP.
Is a quote estimator worth it?
An estimator asks for floor area, visit frequency, site type and services such as floors, washrooms, high level cleaning or pressure washing, then shows a price range. It typically costs 2 000 to 7 000 GBP within the advanced tier. It pays off if you receive more than 20 enquiries a month for sites of 5 000 to 50 000 sq ft, because it screens out poor fits. For multi-year tenders it adds nothing: procurement sends its own specification.
For comparison, Kolonell's prices are 1 220 to 1 830 EUR (800 000 to 1 200 000 FCFA) for a 5-page Starter site delivered in 7 to 10 working days, and 1 830 to 3 050 EUR (1 200 000 to 2 000 000 FCFA) for an 8 to 12 page Growth site with a blog in 14 to 21 working days. Kolonell maintenance runs from 53 to 183 EUR a month.
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Illustrative example, fictional company: Gemma, managing director of a 140-person commercial cleaning firm in Manchester, weighs a mid tier site at 9 500 GBP against an advanced tier at 19 000 GBP with an estimator. She gets 10 enquiries a month, half of them poor fits. The estimator would save about 5 hours of quoting a month, 60 hours a year at a 35 GBP loaded hourly cost: 2 100 GBP a year. The 9 500 GBP gap would take 4.5 years to recover. She picks the mid tier and spends part of the difference on stronger sector pages.
FAQ
How much does a commercial cleaning website cost in Manchester?
A 2026 market ballpark is 2 500 to 26 000 GBP excluding VAT, depending on tier. Firms targeting multi-year contracts usually land between 6 000 and 14 000 GBP.
How many sector pages do we need?
Four to six to start: warehouses, manufacturing, food production and offices. Each page typically costs 250 to 750 GBP to produce well.
Should we show BICSc and safety accreditations?
Yes, on a dedicated page listing only schemes and standards you currently hold, with renewal dates. Facilities managers often check it before shortlisting.
What support budget is realistic?
Plan 70 to 260 GBP a month depending on tier, covering security updates, backups and small edits.
How long does a mid tier site take?
Six to ten weeks, including 1 to 2 weeks for photos of real sites and client approval of case studies.
Let's scope your project. Tell us which site types you clean and how many enquiries you get and we will recommend a tier, an indicative budget and a timeline. 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.