Web design & development · For high-ticket local service businesses
Your website is the first thing they judge you on.
Make sure it's not the reason they call someone else.
Most contractor websites are slow, outdated, and impossible to update without paying someone $1,000 to change a photo. Worse — they don’t get calls. We build clean, fast, mobile-first websites that showcase your work, make contacting you dead simple, and hand you full control from day one.
- Built exclusively for local service businesses — trades, home improvement, and high-ticket services
- Full handover from day one — you own it, you control it, you can update it yourself
- Built to get calls, not compliments — conversion-first, not design-first
Free · 15 minutes · We’ll show you exactly what your current site is costing you
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Contractor sites built
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Discovery to live site
Before you read another word
Most contractors get sold a website.
What they actually needed was a sales tool.
Here’s what happens more often than you’d think. A contractor pays $4,000–$7,000 for a website that looks impressive in the agency’s portfolio. It launches. They get a few compliments from mates. And then the phone doesn’t ring any more than it did before.
Because the agency built something that looked good in a browser — not something built to convert a homeowner who’s searching on their phone at 7pm after getting three quotes.
Your website has one job: make the right person pick up the phone and call you. Not browse around. Not “check back later.” Call. Right now.
A clean services page. Your best project photos. Real reviews from real customers. A phone number they can tap. A quote form that takes thirty seconds to fill out. That’s it. That’s what works. And that’s what we build.
Sound familiar?
Your website is working against you.
Here's how.
These are the exact complaints we hear from contractors who’ve been burned before. If any of these land — you’re in the right place.
“I can’t change anything myself.”
You wanted to add new project photos from last month’s big job. Simple request. But your developer takes two weeks to respond and quotes you $800 to update four images. So the site stays stale while your competitors keep their work fresh.
- We build on platforms you can update yourself in minutes — no developer needed, no invoice for basic changes. We train you before handover so you're in full control from day one.
“The site gets traffic but no one calls.”
You’ve got visitors. They land on your homepage, click around a few pages, and leave. Phone number buried in the footer. No clear CTA. No obvious next step. They came ready to call and left because you made it too hard.
- Phone number and quote form above the fold on every page. One clear action at every scroll point. A site designed around the moment a homeowner decides to enquire — not around what looks nice in a design mockup.
“The site looks outdated and unprofessional.”
Homeowners Google you. Your site loads slowly, the layout looks like it was built in 2015, and the photos are small thumbnails that don’t do your work justice. They click back and call the competitor with the cleaner site — before you ever get a chance to quote.
- A modern, mobile-first design built around your actual project photos, your real reviews, and a layout that builds trust in the first five seconds. No templates. No stock imagery. No compromises.
“The last agency disappeared and left me with nothing.”
- Full backend access and complete ownership handed to you on launch day. No lock-in. No ongoing dependency. You own the code, the domain, the content — everything. Outright.
Book your free website audit — we’ll show you exactly what your current site is costing you in missed calls
The Elevex approach
Five clean pages.
Built to get calls. Yours to control.
We’re not going to sell you a complicated custom build with fourteen integrations and a six-month timeline. Because that’s not what gets a contractor’s phone ringing.
What works is a clean, fast, mobile-first website with five core pages — built specifically for how homeowners search for and evaluate local service businesses. Every element is there for one reason: to make a serious homeowner pick up the phone and call you instead of the next name on the list.
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Clean five-page structure
Home, Services, Gallery, About, Contact. That’s the structure homeowners expect and the structure that converts. Every page does one job. Nothing is buried. Nothing is redundant.
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Project gallery that closes jobs before the call
Your best work, front and centre, in a format that makes a homeowner think “I want that for my house.” A strong gallery pre-sells quality before you’ve spoken — higher-value enquiries, fewer price objections.
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Phone number and quote form above the fold — everywhere
Not in the footer. Not on a dedicated contact page. On every single page, above the fold, visible the moment they arrive. The easier you make it to contact you, the more contacts you get.
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Mobile-first, fast-loading build
Over 70% of local service searches happen on a phone. We build mobile-first — meaning the phone experience is designed first and the desktop follows. Fast load times, tap-to-call buttons, forms that work at arm’s length.
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Real reviews integrated and prominent
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Simple CMS you can update yourself
New project photos, updated pricing, a new service — you can make these changes yourself in minutes without touching code or calling anyone. We train you before handover. No dependency. No ongoing fees for basic tasks.
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Full ownership and backend access from day one
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Finally a website I can actually update myself. Added new project photos in three minutes. Getting more calls from the gallery page alone.
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[Name], [Title]
Why Elevex
We build contractor websites.
Not websites for everyone.
Most web design agencies will happily build your site between a restaurant rebrand and a SaaS startup homepage. You get a junior designer who’s never thought about how a homeowner searches for a roofer at 7pm on their iPhone.
We work exclusively with high-ticket local service businesses. We understand what homeowners look for when they’re evaluating a contractor — what builds trust fast, what makes them hesitate, and what makes them pick up the phone instead of clicking back.
That specificity is the difference between a site that gets compliments and a site that gets calls.
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Contractor websites live across home improvement, trades, and high-ticket local services
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Typical delivery from discovery call to live site — fast without cutting corners
Full handover rate — every client receives complete backend access and CMS training on launch day
What this means for you
Not what we build.
What changes for your business.
Five things that shift when your website is actually built to convert.
Your phone rings from local searches
A clean, fast site with clear CTAs and local trust signals means homeowners who find you actually call you — instead of clicking back to the competitor with the better-looking site.
You update it yourself — no bills, no waiting
New project finished? Add the photos tonight. Pricing changed? Update it before your morning coffee. No developer invoices. No two-week wait. No explaining what you need to someone who doesn’t understand your trade.
Your best work sells the job before you pick up the phone
Homeowners who’ve seen your gallery and liked it call with higher intent, lower price sensitivity, and a clearer idea of what they want. Better conversations. Better jobs.
Homeowners trust you before they meet you
Real reviews, real photos, a professional layout — these are the signals a homeowner uses to decide if they’re comfortable inviting you into their home. Get this right and the trust gap closes before the first call.
You own it outright — no strings attached
Your site, your domain, your content, your data. If you ever want to move, change agencies, or manage it entirely yourself — you can. No leverage held over you. Full ownership from day one.
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They didn't upsell extras or disappear after launch. Live in three weeks, full access included, and the phones started ringing within the first fortnight.
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[Name], [Title]
How it works
From discovery to live site in [X] weeks.
We handle everything.
You don’t need to brief a copywriter, source a photographer, manage a developer, and figure out hosting yourself. We handle the lot. Here’s what the process looks like from the moment you say go.
01
Discovery call
We map your services, your best projects, your target suburbs, and what a good customer looks like. We review your current site and identify exactly what’s working and what isn’t. 60 minutes. This shapes everything.
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Design, copy & build
We write the copy, design the pages, and build the site — all internally. You see one design for approval, not endless rounds of revisions. Your real project photos and reviews integrated from the start.
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Review, polish & launch
You review the finished site. We make your approved changes. Then we launch — and give you full backend access, a complete handover document, and a CMS training session so you’re in control from minute one.
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14-day post-launch support
The two weeks after launch are included. Any tweaks, any fixes, any final adjustments — covered. No invoice for post-launch refinements. We stay close until you’re completely happy.
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Review, polish & launch
You review the finished site. We make your approved changes. Then we launch — and give you full backend access, a complete handover document, and a CMS training session so you’re in control from minute one.
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14-day post-launch support
The two weeks after launch are included. Any tweaks, any fixes, any final adjustments — covered. No invoice for post-launch refinements. We stay close until you’re completely happy.
Typical timeline: [X] weeks from discovery call to live site.
Payment: 50% on brief approval, 50% on handover. No surprise fees. No scope creep charges for agreed deliverables.
Book your free website audit — let’s map out exactly what your site needs
We’ll review your current site on the call and tell you honestly what needs to change.
Results
What a properly built contractor website
actually does.
Not design awards. Not client compliments. Real business outcomes.
Before: slow site, phone number buried in the footer, no project gallery. After: rebuilt around their best jobs, tap-to-call on every page, reviews prominent on the homepage. First enquiry within 48 hours of launch.
Before: a generic template with stock photos. After: a clean gallery of actual kitchen and bathroom renovations. Enquiry quality shifted — customers arriving having already seen the standard of work, ready to talk budget.
Before: paying $400+ per update, changes taking weeks. After: full CMS training on launch day. Owner added a complete project showcase the following week without touching the Ph^one to call us.
We’ll show you what your current site is missing and what a rebuilt version could do for your pipeline.
What’s included
The complete contractor website package.
Everything included. Nothing hidden.
Here’s exactly what you get. Every line item is included in the price. No extras to unlock. No ongoing fees for things that should have been included to begin with.
Design & copy
- Discovery session and site mapping
- Full copywriting for all five pages
- Mobile-first page design
- Your real project photos and reviews integrated throughout
- No stock imagery — real work only
Build & tech
- Fast-loading build — no bloated themes or plugins
- Mobile-responsive across all devices
- Tap-to-call and quote forms above the fold on every page
- Hosting setup and domain connection
- Google Analytics and Search Console connected
Handover & training
- Full backend access on launch day
- CMS training — update it yourself from minute one
- Full handover documentation
- 14 days of post-launch support included
- No lock-in, no ongoing dependency on us
- On-page SEO — titles, meta descriptions, heading structure
- Google Business Profile linked and optimised
- Local service area pages set up
- Site speed optimised for Core Web Vitals
A full audit of your current website
Here’s what you’re getting
Full copywriting for five pages
$[X] value
Mobile-first design and buildFull copywriting
$[X] value
CMS setup and training
$[X] value
Local SEO setup
$[X] value
Google Analytics and Search Console
$[X] value
14 days post-launch support
$[X] value
Free website audit of your current site
Free ($[X] value)
Total value
$[X]
Your investment
$[X]
Payment: 50% on brief approval · 50% on handover · No surprise fees
One thing worth knowing
We only take on
[X] new website builds per month.
Every site we build is hand-crafted for the specific business — not templated, not rushed. That means we have a hard limit on how many new builds we can start in any given month without compromising the quality every client deserves.
Book a free website audit now. It costs you nothing, takes fifteen minutes, and locks in your place in the queue while we confirm we’re a fit for each other.
Common questions
Straight answers. No fluff.
Do I need to replace my entire site or can you work with what I have?
We can work either way. For some clients, a refresh of their existing site makes sense. For most, a clean rebuild on a modern platform produces better results and gives you full control going forward. We’ll tell you honestly on the audit call which approach makes more sense for your situation.
What platform do you build on?
We build on platforms you can actually update yourself — no proprietary systems, no lock-in. We’ll recommend the best option for your specific needs on the discovery call based on your comfort level and how much you want to manage yourself.
Can I update the site myself after it's built?
Yes — and we make sure of it. CMS training is included in every build. By handover day you’ll be able to add project photos, update your services, change your pricing, and make basic copy changes yourself without touching the phone to call us.
What if I don't have professional photos?
Phone photos of your best work are better than stock imagery on a contractor site — every time. We’ll guide you on how to capture project photos that present well on the site. If you have any existing photos — even on your phone — we work with those.
How long does the build take?
Typically [X] weeks from the discovery call to a live site. The biggest variable is how quickly you can get us your project photos and review access — we’ll brief you on exactly what we need before we start so there are no hold-ups on our end.
What's included in the 14-day post-launch support?
Any tweaks, adjustments, or fixes in the fortnight after launch are covered — text changes, photo swaps, layout adjustments, anything within the agreed scope. No invoice. We stay close until you’re happy with how it looks and performs.
Will the site help me rank on Google?
On-page SEO is included in every build — titles, meta descriptions, heading structure, site speed, and Google Business Profile connection. This gives you a solid foundation. If you want to go further with local SEO campaigns, that’s a conversation we can have — but the site itself is built to be found.
Do you only build websites or do you run the marketing too?
Both. The website is a standalone engagement, or it can be the foundation of the full Elevex Growth Engine — where we handle paid advertising, landing pages, lead conversion, nurture, and reporting on top of the site. Most clients start with the site and expand once they see the difference a properly built foundation makes to their enquiry flow.
Let's find out what your
current site is costing you.
Book a free website audit. We’ll look at your current site — speed, mobile experience, conversion elements, local trust signals — and give you a straight answer on what it’s costing you in missed enquiries and what a rebuilt version could do for your pipeline. No pitch deck. No obligation.
What we cover on the audit call
- A full review of your current site — speed, mobile, conversion elements, trust signals
- Exactly what it's costing you in missed calls and enquiries right now
- What a rebuilt version would look like and what it would take to get there
- An honest answer on whether we're the right fit — we'll tell you if we're not
- Free — no strings attached
- 15 minutes
- We'll review your current site live on the call
- Response within 1 business day
P.S. — If you’ve scrolled to the bottom without reading everything, here’s the short version: a clean five-page site with your project photos, your reviews, and a phone number people can actually find is all it takes to start getting more calls from your website. That’s what we build. The audit is free, takes fifteen minutes, and will show you exactly what your current site is costing you. We only take on [X] new builds per month. If you’re ready, book your spot now.
P.P.S. — Full backend access. Full ownership. CMS training included. No disappearing act after launch. No surprise fees for basics. That’s a promise, not a pitch.