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Contractor websites for Ontario trades
WebFoundry builds websites for Ontario plumbers, HVAC contractors and electricians, and takes customers anywhere in Canada. We build yours free, send a preview in 5 to 7 business days, and one flat monthly plan from $187, plus applicable tax, covers hosting, updates and getting found on Google. No contract.
What does every trades website need?
A trades website needs a short list of basics that apply to any trade. Check yours against it:
- Your phone number, one tap away on every page, on every phone.
- A page for each service, so each job can be found on its own.
- A page for each town you serve, not only the one on your licence.
- Proof you are licensed and insured, shown near the top.
- Real photos of your work and Google reviews, not stock images.
- A short quote form that reaches you quickly.
- A fast, mobile-first layout, because most searches happen on a phone.
- Someone keeping it current: hours, services and photos that match what you do now.
Customers usually search at a bad moment or while comparing two or three companies. They pick the one that loads quickly, answers "do you do this, here?" and looks like a business that will show up.
Which trade page is yours?
Each trade has its own search habits, so each has its own page with the details. Pick yours.
Websites for plumbers
24/7 call button that stays on screen. Panicked homeowners reach you in one tap.
See the Plumbing page → 02Websites for HVAC contractors
A call button that stays on screen, so a homeowner with a dead furnace reaches you fast.
See the HVAC page → 03Websites for electricians
Your ECRA/ESA licence number, insurance and safety credentials shown where homeowners look first.
See the Electrical page → 04Websites for roofers
Finished roofs, tear-offs and flashing details above the fold. Real jobs, not a stranger on a ladder.
See the Roofing page → 05Websites for general contractors
A page for each finished job: the scope, the area and the photos a homeowner scrolls for.
See the General contractor page →Landscaping and other trades are welcome on the same plans. Read why a landscaping business needs a website, then talk to us about your trade.
How much does website design for contractors cost?
WebFoundry plans cost $187, $276, $364 a month, plus applicable tax. Prices are plus HST in Ontario (13%), or the tax for your province elsewhere in Canada. For a longer explanation of what agencies and DIY builders charge, read how much a website costs in Canada.
| Starter | Essential | Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $187 | $276 | $364 |
| Best for | For solo operators who need to look professional, fast. | For growing shops that want to win their city. | For established contractors who want a steady flow of leads. |
| Hosting, SSL, CDN, backups | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Click-to-call + quote form | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Service & city pages | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ongoing local SEO: monthly ranking checks and page improvements | No | Yes | Yes |
| Local rebate research + rebate page for your area | At build | Kept up to date | Kept up to date |
| Google Reviews widget + testimonials | No | Yes | Yes |
| Photo gallery | No | Yes | Yes |
| Blog | No | No | Yes |
| Blog article writing | No | No | Yes |
| Take payments online | No | No | Yes |
| Google Business Profile setup | No | No | Yes |
| Priority support | No | No | Yes |
Prices are in Canadian dollars. The website build is free, there is no contract, and every plan starts with a 14-day free trial (or 2 months free with code 2MONTHS). Plan prices are before tax, and applicable taxes are added at checkout. The only upfront cost is your domain name: $15 + tax, one time and non-refundable, and the domain is yours to keep (nothing if you already own one). Full plan details →
How does the free build work?
You tell us about your business, we build the site, and you review it on a private preview link in 5 to 7 business days. If you like it, your site goes live on your domain during your 14-day free trial, and the plan is not charged until the trial ends. Use code 2MONTHS at signup for 2 months free instead. The only upfront cost is your domain name: $15 + tax, one time and non-refundable, and the domain is yours to keep (nothing if you already own one). You can cancel any time in your dashboard or by email.
You own your domain and all your content. The design and code are licensed by WebFoundry while you are a customer. When you cancel, we send your content within 48 hours, your site stays online for 30 days, and your data is then deleted.
Why not a Facebook page or a do-it-yourself builder?
A Facebook page is free and worth keeping, but it does not give you service and town pages that match what people type into Google, and you do not control it. A do-it-yourself builder can work if you have the time to write every page, shoot the photos and keep it updated. Most tradespeople do not, and the site goes stale. Read why word of mouth is not enough for trades for the longer argument.
What should you ask before choosing a web company?
Ask five things: what you pay up front, what you pay monthly, what the monthly price includes, who owns the domain and content, and how you leave. Ours: a free build, $187 to $364 a month plus applicable tax, hosting and updates included, you own your domain and content, and you cancel in your dashboard or by email. Put the same questions to any other company and compare the first-year total.
Who looks after the site afterward?
We do. Hosting, security, backups and updates are part of the monthly price. Send us a change by email or text and we make it within 1 business day. See what is covered on website care plans.
Contractor websites across Eastern Ontario
We build mainly for Ontario trades businesses, including Eastern Ontario, and take customers anywhere in Canada. Eastern Ontario covers Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley, Kingston, Belleville, Peterborough, Cornwall, Brockville and Pembroke. If your van covers several towns, your site gets a page for each, so you are found where you work, not only where your shop is.
Ottawa has its own page with local detail: bilingual sites, 24-hour emergency pages for cold-snap furnace failures, and Gatineau-side service areas. See websites for trades businesses in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.
Contractor website questions
What should a contractor website include?
At minimum: a tap-to-call number on every page, a page per service, a page per town, your licence and insurance, real job photos, Google reviews and a short quote form. Each one answers a question a homeowner asks before calling. Skip anything that does not help them decide.
How much does a contractor website cost?
WebFoundry plans cost $187, $276 or $364 a month plus applicable tax, with a free build and no contract. Hosting, updates and backups are included. Agency builds are usually a large upfront fee plus hosting, so compare the first-year total, not only the monthly figure. See pricing.
Do you build contractor websites outside Ontario?
Yes. We are based in Ontario and take customers anywhere in Canada. Each site gets service and city pages for the towns you cover, and tax is added for your province at checkout. Quebec is not available yet.
Do you build contractor websites in Eastern Ontario?
Yes. We build for trades in Ottawa, Kingston, Belleville, Peterborough, Cornwall, Brockville and Pembroke. Each site gets service and city pages for the towns you cover, so you are found where your van goes. Ottawa has a dedicated page with bilingual and Gatineau-side options.
Which trades do you build for?
Plumbers, HVAC contractors and electricians have dedicated pages and demos. Roofers and general contractors, builders and renovators have dedicated pages too, and we have a landscaping demo. Other trades are welcome on the same plans: tell us your trade and service area when you sign up or contact us.
How long does it take to get a contractor website live?
We build it in 5 to 7 business days and you review a private preview. It goes live on your domain during your 14-day free trial, and the plan is not charged until the trial ends, so there is no commitment while you check it.
Do I need a website if I get work from word of mouth and Facebook?
Usually yes. Referrals still search your name before calling, and a Facebook page does not rank for "service plus town" searches the way a site with service and city pages can. A website lets you control the message, the photos and the contact path.
Do I own my website and domain?
You own your domain and all your content: text, photos, logo and branding. WebFoundry licenses the design and code while you are a customer. If you cancel, we send your content within 48 hours and help point your domain to a new provider.
Get your free contractor site, previewed in 5 to 7 business days.
Tell us about your business and we start building. Preview in 5 to 7 business days, free for 14 days after that.