The verdict in three sentences
A website rebuild in Amsterdam runs EUR 7,500 to 20,000 in 2026, plus EUR 1,000 to 3,000 for content migration. The timeline is 6 to 9 weeks, training EUR 400 to 800 and maintenance EUR 110 to 320/month, with reinforced GDPR requirements. The real question is not price but the trade-off: targeted patch or full rebuild?
Patch or rebuild: the decision grid
Many B2B firms hesitate between patching the existing site and starting fresh. The right choice depends on the site's age, technical debt and goals.
| Situation | Recommendation | 2026 cost (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Site < 2 years, decent design | Targeted patch | 1,000 – 3,000 |
| Dated design, sound structure | Reskin + SEO | 3,000 – 7,500 |
| Technical debt, weak mobile | Partial rebuild | 7,500 – 13,000 |
| Obsolete CMS, not responsive | Full rebuild | 13,000 – 20,000 |
| Lead-generation goal | Full rebuild | 13,000 – 20,000 |
Below EUR 7,500 of cumulative patches, repairing is often better. Beyond that, a full rebuild becomes more profitable because it clears technical debt instead of deferring it.
The true full cost of a rebuild
The design fee is only one line. A successful rebuild includes migration, training and maintenance from the quote onward.
| Item | 2026 range (EUR) | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Design & development | 7,500 – 20,000 | Project |
| Content migration | 1,000 – 3,000 | Project |
| Team training | 400 – 800 | Project |
| 301 redirects & SEO | 600 – 1,500 | Project |
| Monthly maintenance | 110 – 320/month | Recurring |
| Managed hosting | 20 – 50/month | Recurring |
Content migration is the most underestimated line: moving 40 pages, images and documents takes rigorous work to lose nothing in SEO or history.
Mini case study
Bram, managing director of a B2B services firm in Amsterdam (9 staff), hesitates between EUR 4,000 of patches on his ageing site and a full rebuild. After an audit, technical debt mandates a rebuild at EUR 14,200, with EUR 2,000 of content migration and EUR 230/month maintenance. His old, non-responsive site lost 62 % of mobile visitors. After the rebuild, the mobile bounce rate drops from 71 % to 44 % and quote requests rise from 8 to 17/month. At a 25 % conversion rate and an average engagement of EUR 7,000, those 9 extra leads generate about EUR 15,750 in monthly revenue: the rebuild pays back in under a month of outperformance.
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FAQ
When should I rebuild rather than patch?
As soon as cumulative patches exceed EUR 7,500 or the site is not responsive. Repairing an obsolete base merely defers a growing debt.
How much does content migration cost?
Between EUR 1,000 and 3,000 depending on the volume of pages and documents. It is essential to preserve SEO and history when changing CMS.
Is team training worthwhile?
Yes: EUR 400 to 800 to make the team autonomous on routine updates. It quickly pays off against the cost of one-off interventions.
Are 301 redirects negotiable?
Never. Without them, a rebuild crashes organic traffic. Budget EUR 600 to 1,500 for a clean redirection plan on an existing site.
What maintenance after a rebuild in Amsterdam?
Between EUR 110 and 320/month depending on CMS and service level. It covers security, backups, updates and minor enhancements, with GDPR upkeep.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your site's age, CMS and goal, and we will audit and arbitrate patch versus rebuild, with pricing attached. 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.
