Trades Web Design · UK Nationwide
YOUR TRADE.
ONLINE.
WORKING.
Right now, someone is searching for a plumber, electrician, or roofer. If you don't show up, you don't get the call. We build fast, professional websites for tradespeople across the UK — and you own it outright from day one.
The Problem
Trades businesses across the UK losing jobs every single day.
You're brilliant at your trade. You've got the reviews, the experience, the accreditations. But if someone searches "plumber near me" and you're not on the first page — that job goes to someone who is.
Word of mouth only goes so far. Google is where the next generation of customers looks first. A proper website changes that overnight.
And a bad website can be even worse than none at all. A site that loads slowly, looks broken on mobile, or buries your phone number is actively costing you jobs — because a customer who can't trust your site won't call you.
Invisible on Google
Without a proper website, Google has nothing to rank. Every search for your trade in your area is a lead going to a competitor who showed up.
Your bad site is losing jobs
A slow, outdated, or broken website destroys trust instantly. A customer who can't find your number in three seconds will go elsewhere.
Your reputation isn't showing
300 five-star reviews. Gas Safe registered. 15 years on the tools. None of that matters to someone who's never heard of you — until there's a site that shows it off.
You shouldn't have to think about it
You've got jobs to do. We handle everything — design, copy, hosting, forms, SEO. Tell us about your business and we get it live.
Trades We Work With
We work with
all trades.
Whether you're a one-man band or a growing team, we build websites tailored to your specific trade — the way your customers search, what they need to see, and how to convert them into booked jobs.
Our Work
Fast. Clean.
Built to convert.
Every site we build is handcrafted in static HTML — no WordPress, no plugins, no bloat. Just fast, secure, and professional.
5-page site with Local SEO, Google Business Profile setup, coverage area pages, and auto SMS missed-call reply. Built to dominate local search.
3-page site with full SEO setup, Calendly booking embed, go-live PDF report, and security hardening baked in from the start.
Transparent Pricing
No surprises.
No hidden costs.
You own it.
45% to start. 55% when you're happy. Every package includes professional copywriting, mobile-first design, GA4, Google Search Console setup, security hardening, and full DNS configuration.
- ✓1-page professional website
- ✓Static HTML — fast, secure, no WordPress
- ✓Mobile-first design
- ✓All copy written for you
- ✓Contact form & click-to-call
- ✓GA4 + Google Search Console setup
- ✓Security headers & DNS hardening
- ✓LocalBusiness schema, sitemap, favicon
- ✓You own it outright — day one
- ✗No go-live report
- ✗No booking embed
- ✗No full SEO setup
* 10 working days from content received
- ✓Everything in Get Online, plus:
- ✓3-page website (Home, Services, Contact)
- ✓Full SEO — titles, meta, headings, alt tags
- ✓Calendly booking embed — 24/7 bookings
- ✓Go-live report — PageSpeed, SEO & security
- ✗No Google Business Profile setup
- ✗No Local SEO or citation building
- ✗No auto SMS missed-call reply
* 7 working days from content received
- ✓Everything in Get Found, plus:
- ✓5-page website — built to rank & convert
- ✓Local SEO — coverage area pages & citations
- ✓Google Business Profile setup & optimisation
- ✓Auto SMS missed-call reply
- ✓Calendly booking embed
- ✓Go-live report — full sign-off document
- ✓First month care plan free (£150 value)
- ✓Priority build — 5 working days
Most trades businesses recoup this within 60–90 days from new enquiries alone.
* 5 working days from content received
Turns your site into a growth tool, not just maintenance.
- Monthly SEO task with plain-English update
- Google Business Profile managed monthly
- Automated review request setup
- Uptime monitoring
- Annual review call
- Priority content updates
Trained on your services, prices & FAQs. Captures leads while you sleep.
- Trained on your exact services & prices
- Captures lead name & number
- Works on all devices, no app needed
Full campaign setup and management. You control the ad spend.
- Google Ads setup & management
- Ad copy written and tested
- Ad spend paid directly by you
The Process
From yes to live
in under two weeks.
Free audit
We analyse your current website and online presence — for free. You'll know exactly what's wrong and what it's costing you before spending a penny.
We build it
Fill in our onboarding form. We write the copy, design the site, and build everything from scratch — no input needed from you mid-build.
You approve it
We send a preview link. Unlimited revisions until you're completely happy. That's our guarantee — not just a promise.
You own it
We handle hosting setup and Google indexing. Your site goes live — and it belongs to you outright. No fees. No lock-in. Ever.
Why Forge Scale Grow
Built for trades.
Not everyone.
Just you.
Most web agencies will build a site for anyone — a nail salon, a solicitor, a restaurant. We don't. We build exclusively for tradespeople. Every decision — the design, the copy, the SEO — is made for your industry and your customers.
And unlike every other agency in this space, you own your website from day one. No monthly subscription. No lock-in. No losing everything if you ever leave. It's yours — permanently.
Are we right for you?
We're not the cheapest option. We're not the fastest in the market. And we don't use WordPress.
We're the right choice if you want a website built properly, that you own outright, and that someone has genuinely thought about. If you want a £200 template site, we're not your people. If you want something done right — we are.
"Joseph built our site in under a week. First enquiry came through the contact form two days after we went live. We've had four more since. Wish we'd done it sooner."
Manchester Plumber · Get Ahead Package
Trades specialists — not generalists
We only work with tradespeople. Every site we build is tailored to how trade customers think and search.
Static HTML — no WordPress, no hacking
WordPress sites get hacked, need constant updates, and slow down over time. Static HTML can't be attacked the same way — and loads in under a second.
You own it outright from day one
Every competitor charges monthly — and if you stop paying, you lose your site. With FSG you pay once and own it forever. That's an asset, not a rental.
SEO built in from day one
Every page is built to rank. We research the keywords your customers actually search and structure your site around them from the start.
We write everything for you
Most tradespeople hate writing about themselves. We handle all the copy — confident, specific, and built to convert.
Security hardened as standard
SPF, DKIM, DMARC, security headers, CSP — all configured on every build. Your domain can't be spoofed. Your reputation is protected.
One person. Direct line. Same day.
No account managers, no ticket queues. Message Joseph on WhatsApp and you get a reply the same day. Every time.
Free Audit
Find out why you're
not showing up.
Send us your business name and we'll check your entire online presence — Google ranking, Business Profile, competitors, site speed, security. You'll get a clear, honest breakdown of exactly what's missing and what it's costing you.
We audit before we pitch — always. You'll know the problem before we ever talk money.
Request My Free Audit →Are you appearing when people search for your trade? If not, we tell you exactly why.
Is your profile complete and optimised? Missing fields cost you rankings every day.
A slow or insecure site loses customers before they read your homepage. We check both.
The three fastest actions to increase your enquiries. Specific, actionable, honest.
Coverage
Nationwide across the UK.
Based in Manchester, we build websites for tradespeople from Cornwall to Carlisle. No geographic restrictions.
Get in Touch
Let's get your
trade online.
Tell us about your business and we'll come back within a few hours. Or just give us a call — we're a real person, not a bot.
We typically respond within a few hours. No obligation whatsoever.