The verdict in three sentences
For an architecture firm in London, a premium website redesign costs between EUR 9,000 and EUR 22,000 in 2026, depending on portfolio depth and animation level. The real differentiator is not price but photographic quality and technical performance (Core Web Vitals), which win or lose a meeting. Plan for 8 to 12 weeks of delivery and EUR 150 to 350 per month of maintenance to keep the site alive.
Premium redesign or template: what actually changes
A EUR 2,000 template dresses your projects like everyone else's. For a firm competing for tenders and courting demanding clients, a bespoke redesign justifies the price gap through a filterable portfolio (by programme type, budget, city), immersive project storytelling, and an identity that resembles no competitor.
| Criterion | Premium template | Bespoke redesign |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 budget (EUR) | 2,000 - 4,500 | 9,000 - 22,000 |
| Filterable portfolio | Basic | Advanced, multi-criteria |
| Dedicated photography | No | Yes (EUR 1,500 - 4,000) |
| Custom animations | Limited | GSAP / scroll narrative |
| Visual differentiation | Low | Strong |
| Delivery time | 3 - 5 weeks | 8 - 12 weeks |
| Guaranteed Core Web Vitals | Variable | LCP < 2.5s contractual |
The filterable portfolio is decisive: a client searching for "timber public building" must find your three projects in two clicks, not by scrolling twenty pages.
The budget broken down by work package
An honest quote itemises the total. That lets you make trade-offs: cut the photo package if you already have professional visuals, or strengthen UX if your brand is unclear.
| Work package | Scope | 2026 budget (EUR) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| UX / UI design | Mockup, design system, 3-4 weeks | 3,000 - 6,500 | 30-35% |
| Development | Integration, CMS, filterable portfolio | 3,500 - 8,000 | 35-40% |
| Content / copywriting | Project texts, SEO, structure | 1,000 - 3,000 | 10-15% |
| Photography / video | Project shoot, retouching | 1,500 - 4,000 | 15-20% |
| QA & launch | Testing, Core Web Vitals, training | 800 - 1,500 | 5-8% |
The mockup takes 3 to 4 weeks: this is when you validate the art direction before any development. Never sign a fixed price without this isolated stage.
Mini case study
Marc, principal of a 9-person architecture firm in London, redesigns his site to bid for more public contracts. He chooses a EUR 14,500 redesign: 5,000 UX, 6,500 development with a filterable portfolio, 3,000 photography for 12 projects. His old site converted 0.8% of visitors into enquiries; the new one reaches 2.1% within four months. On 1,800 monthly visitors, he moves from 14 to 38 qualified enquiries. At a 12% conversion rate on average EUR 45,000 commissions, the investment pays back within the first quarter. He adds EUR 250/month of maintenance to publish each new project.
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FAQ
Why does a premium redesign cost over EUR 9,000?
Because 60 to 70% of the budget goes to bespoke design and development. The filterable portfolio, narrative animations, and performance guarantee (LCP < 2.5s) require integration work no template provides.
How long does delivery take?
Plan for 8 to 12 weeks: 3-4 weeks of mockup, 4-6 of development, then QA and launch. A firm that supplies its texts and visuals quickly shortens this.
Do I really need a dedicated photo shoot?
Yes for an architecture firm: your projects are your pitch. A professional shoot costs EUR 1,500 to 4,000 and transforms perceived quality far more than an extra animation.
What does EUR 150-350/month maintenance cover?
Security updates, backups, adding new projects, SEO tweaks, and Core Web Vitals monitoring. Without it, a premium site degrades within 12 to 18 months.
Can payment be staged?
Yes: the norm is 30% on order, 40% on mockup sign-off, 30% on delivery. This protects both parties and paces the project.
Let's scope your project. Tell us about your firm, the number of projects to showcase, and your indicative budget (EUR 9,000-22,000). 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.
