The verdict in three sentences
For an 8-person land surveying firm in Dublin, a website that actually generates requests costs 4,500 to 7,500 EUR excl. VAT in 2026, plus a geolocated quote request module at 1,200 EUR. What makes the difference is not the design but capturing the plot: address, land registry reference, type of job (boundary survey, subdivision, topographic survey, property management). Expect a 6 to 8 week timeline and a realistic target of 15 qualified requests per month after 4 to 6 months.
Why the 2016 website no longer produces any requests
A firm website built ten years ago almost always has the same flaws: pages that are not responsive while 68% of searches for "boundary surveyor Dublin" happen on mobile, no structured form, no page per service and no page per area served (Swords, Blanchardstown, Dún Laoghaire, Naas). Google therefore cannot connect the firm to high-intent local queries.
The homeowner selling a plot or the developer launching a subdivision wants a precise answer: lead time, documents required, fee range. A site that answers those three questions converts 3 to 5 times better than a generic "Our services" page.
Comparing the three quotes received
The managing director received three very different proposals. Here is how to read them.
| Item | Local freelancer | Generalist agency | Specialised B2B agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-page website | 3,200 EUR | 5,800 EUR | 6,900 EUR |
| Service and area pages | Not included | 4 pages | 10 pages |
| Geolocated request module | Not offered | Simple form | 1,200 EUR, map + land registry |
| SEO copywriting | Done by the firm | 2,000 words | 8,000 words |
| Stated timeline | 4 weeks | 8 weeks | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Monthly maintenance | 40 EUR | 120 EUR | 90 EUR |
| First-year total | 3,680 EUR | 7,240 EUR | 9,180 EUR |
The cheapest quote is misleading: without service pages or copywriting, the firm has to produce the content itself, which means 25 to 30 hours of a surveyor billed at 95 EUR per hour, roughly 2,600 EUR of lost time. The real gap with the specialised offer drops below 3,000 EUR, for a far more effective tool.
What a well-built quote contains
| Quote line | Content | 2026 price (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Scoping workshop | Priority services, areas, personas | 600 EUR |
| Mockups and design | Home, service, area, contact | 1,400 EUR |
| Build of 12 pages | CMS, responsive, WCAG accessibility | 2,600 EUR |
| Copywriting and local SEO | 6 service pages, 6 area pages | 1,800 EUR |
| Geolocated request module | Map, address search, registry reference, attachments | 1,200 EUR |
| Google Business Profile and structured data | LocalBusiness, reviews, opening hours | 300 EUR |
| OVH hosting | High-performance shared server, SSL | 25 EUR/month |
| Maintenance | Updates, backups, support | 90 EUR/month |
The request module is the most profitable investment. The prospect pins their plot on a map, the tool retrieves the land registry reference from public data, and the form asks for the type of job and the desired timeframe. The firm receives a usable request without a preliminary call, saving 15 to 20 minutes per file.
Mini case study
Ciarán, managing director of an 8-person surveying firm in Dublin, picks the specialised offer at 9,180 EUR for the first year. By month six, the site generates 15 qualified requests per month. With a 40% conversion rate, he signs 6 additional jobs per month. An amicable boundary survey brings in 1,100 EUR in fees on average.
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Calculation: 6 jobs x 1,100 EUR = 6,600 EUR of additional monthly revenue. The site pays for itself in under 2 months of full activity, about 5 months after launch once the ramp-up is factored in. Over 12 months, the net gain exceeds 30,000 EUR.
FAQ
How much does a surveying firm website cost in Dublin in 2026?
Expect 4,500 to 7,500 EUR excl. VAT for a 12-page site, plus 1,200 EUR for a geolocated request module. Maintenance is around 90 EUR per month.
How long does it take to go live?
A complete project takes 6 to 8 weeks, including 2 weeks of copywriting. The firm should plan about 6 hours for review and sign-off.
Can land registry data be built into the form?
Yes, public land registry data makes it possible to locate the plot from an address. This development is included in the 1,200 EUR module.
How many requests can we expect?
A target of 15 qualified requests per month is realistic at 4 to 6 months for a firm covering the Dublin area. Area pages often account for 50% of incoming traffic.
Should the site display fees?
Showing an indicative range, for example 900 to 1,500 EUR for a boundary survey, filters requests and raises the conversion rate. Fees are confirmed after reviewing the file.
Let's scope your project. A 12-page website with a geolocated boundary survey request module, indicative budget of 5,700 to 8,700 EUR, live in 6 to 8 weeks. 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.
