The verdict in three sentences
A redesign fails when it starts from a template instead of a checklist: audit, architecture, content, SEO, budget. In 2026, a Montreal SME should budget 7,000-18,000 CAD for a standard-to-premium redesign, delivered in 5 to 10 weeks. The checklist below lets you brief three agencies and compare quotes on the same basis.
The redesign checklist
Run through each stage before requesting quotes; skipping any of them inflates the final bill.
| Stage | What to define | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Audit & goals | Traffic, conversions, gaps | 500-1,500 CAD |
| Information architecture | Sitemap, page count | included |
| Content & copy | New vs migrated text | 1,500-4,000 CAD |
| Design & build | Bespoke vs template | 4,000-10,000 CAD |
| Launch SEO | Tags, redirects, sitemap | 1,000-2,500 CAD |
| Total | full redesign | 7,000-18,000 CAD |
Standard vs premium redesign
| Criterion | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Pages | 6-10 | 12-20 |
| Design | Custom template | Bespoke + animation |
| Languages | EN or FR | EN/FR bilingual |
| SEO | Basic | Advanced + content |
| Timeline | 5-8 weeks | 8-10 weeks |
| Price | 7,000-11,000 CAD | 12,000-18,000 CAD |
Mini case study
Julie, GM of a 15-person engineering firm in Montreal, runs the checklist before spending. Her redesign lands at 13,500 CAD for 10 bilingual pages with launch SEO and 301 redirects that preserve rankings. Post-launch, organic leads climb from 4 to 9 per month, each worth about 12,000 CAD in project value, so the redesign pays back inside two months of added pipeline.
FAQ
What does an SME website redesign cost in 2026?
Need a professional website?
Kolonell builds websites that attract clients, optimized for the Sénégalese market. Free quote in 2 minutes.
Between 7,000 and 18,000 CAD in Montreal, from a standard 6-10 page build to a premium bilingual site with advanced SEO.
Why start with an audit?
An audit (500-1,500 CAD) reveals which pages convert and which to cut, so you do not pay to rebuild dead weight.
Will a redesign hurt my SEO?
Not if 301 redirects and a migration plan are included; done right, rankings hold and often improve.
How long does it take?
5 to 8 weeks for a standard redesign, 8 to 10 weeks for a premium bilingual build with content production.
What recurring costs should I expect?
Budget 100-350 CAD/month for maintenance, hosting and security, plus optional SEO support.
Let's scope your project. Share your page count, bilingual needs and budget band (7-11k standard or 12-18k CAD premium). 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.
