Websites for builders that show your finished projects
M1 Studio builds websites for building firms that show your finished projects properly and make it easy for homeowners to ask for a quote. It also sets up the follow-up that keeps a slow, big-ticket decision moving.
By Sammy Morgan, who runs M1 Studio in Chichester. Updated .
- For
- Builders
- Fixes from
- £800, no VAT
- Problem pages
- 4
- Group
- Trades and home services
What gets in the way for builders.
- Long decisions, several quotes
- Homeowners compare several builders and can take months to decide. A quote that isn’t followed up gets forgotten, even when it was the best one.
- A portfolio stuck on your phone
- Photos of finished kitchens and extensions are your strongest evidence. On a website, grouped by job type with the location and a short description, they answer the question “have you done one like mine?”
- “Website builders” swamps the search
- Search for a builder’s website and you get Wix and Squarespace. You need pages about the jobs you do in the places you work, so you’re found for “loft conversion in Bognor Regis” instead of the generic word.
- Enquiries with no detail
- A form that just says “call me” can mean a site visit for a job that doesn’t fit. Asking a few questions up front, like the type of work and a rough budget, saves both of you time.
How your customers choose.
An extension or renovation is one of the biggest things a homeowner will spend money on, so they take weeks or months to decide. They ask friends and neighbours, look at your finished projects, check reviews and get quotes from several builders. They often search by the job and the town, like “house extension Chichester”, rather than just “builder”. The builder who looks organised, shows similar work and follows up clearly is the one they feel safe with.
Problems, answered for builders.
What fits builders.
Fixed prices, or a fixed quote before any work starts. No VAT is charged.
- Foundation Build from £3,500
A site with project galleries by job type and location, plus your Google profile and review system set up.
Show up locally, look the part.
- Growth Build from £6,500
Adds a CRM with reminders so every quote gets chased, and a page for each area you cover.
Turn enquiries into bookings.
- Enquiry Quiz £1,800
A few questions about the project and budget before people contact you, so you know which enquiries are worth a site visit.
A short quiz that gives visitors an answer, and gives you their details.
- Sales Call Kit £800
A script for the first call and answers to the objections builders hear, like “another builder was cheaper”.
Know what to say on every sales call, and who to call.
Before you decide.
Something else? Ask Sammy on WhatsApp.
What should a builder’s website show?
Finished projects grouped by type (extensions, loft conversions, kitchens), the towns you work in, how you price and the steps from first visit to handover. A clear way to send photos and a rough brief helps too.
How should I follow up a building quote?
Check in a few days after sending it, and again a week or two later, with something useful each time, like when you could start. A simple CRM does the reminding for you. The Growth Build includes one.
How much does a builder’s website cost?
It depends on how many pages and systems you need. The website cost guide covers the range, and the pricing page shows what M1 charges.
Also useful.
Know what to fix. Then decide.
Sammy writes down what’s holding your business back and what to fix first. The Foundation Blueprint is yours within 5 working days of your answers.
From £200No VAT, one payment through Stripe
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