They find you
A URL on the van, an invoice, or a Google result. Services and suburbs sit on a page you own.
Guides
They search. They WhatsApp. You get the job.
They search, they WhatsApp, you get a brief you can use. Launch live in 48 hours, Business in 72 hours from brief and deposit.
Electricians, plumbers, aircon, cleaning, gardening, and other South African trades.
How the job starts
Search. WhatsApp. A brief you can use.
Someone looks you up after hours. They need a page that says what you do, where you work, and how to message — then a form that captures the job, not a one-line “how much?”.
They WhatsApp
The button is on every page. No hunting through posts at 9pm.
You get a usable brief
Name, phone, the job, photos if they have them. Guided quote is extra when the job needs more than a simple form.
What good looks like
What a good trade website includes
Plain-English services
What you actually take on — not jargon. Emergency, install, maintenance, or a mix, written the way customers search.
Google Maps and GBP setup
Maps on the site, plus Google Business Profile setup with service areas for home-based trades — no private street pin. Google must verify the listing; that is not the website clock, and not a ranking promise.
Domain year 1 and email forward
New .co.za, first year included, in your name. Professional address that forwards to the inbox you already use.
WhatsApp on every page
Most trade enquiries happen on a phone. The next step should be one tap.
A quote or brief form
Name, phone, the job, and enough detail to respond. Launch live in 48 hours, Business in 72 hours from brief and deposit.
Getting the job
WhatsApp plus a quote or brief — not a dead contact page
Every SiteBase package includes WhatsApp, a clear enquiry path, and Google Maps on the site. Custom can add a guided job brief or a live calculator, as scoped. None of that guarantees leads. It makes it easier for the right customer to send a usable enquiry.
Launch and Business
WhatsApp plus a simple enquiry path. Fast, clear, and enough when the job is easy to describe.
Guided quote add-on
Guided quote — photos, details, a summary, then send or WhatsApp. Add it to Launch, Business, or Custom when the job needs context before you respond.
Custom · calculator
Live calculator or estimator. Visitors get size and price guidance on the site, then a quote path tied to that tool.
Trades we build for
The same packages. Tailored to the trade.
Live examples cover electrical, plumbing, aircon, cleaning, gardening, accounting, painting, construction, and solar. Any trade can choose any package. We start from a proven structure, then match branding, content, photos, and the enquiry path to how you work.
Browse live examplesElectrical
Boards, faults, COC, solar-adjacent work
Plumbing
Leaks, geysers, drains, bathrooms
Aircon
Install, repair, servicing
Cleaning
Homes, offices, recurring plans
Gardening
Lawn, beds, ongoing care
Accounting
Tax, books, monthly packages
Painting
Interior, exterior, project photos
Construction
Builds, alterations, site trust
Solar
Sizing, quotes, credibility
Also a strong fit for hospitality and other local service businesses. See live examples or website cost in South Africa.
Packages
Three clear starting points
Launch R3,500 · Business R7,500 · Custom: Quoted. Professional service-business websites, built from a proven structure. Google Maps included as standard on every package. Once-off build, 3 months hosting included. See live examples on Work, or the full breakdown on Pricing.
Fast start
Launch
R3,500, 3 months hosting included, Then R299/mo
Then R299/mo
3 months hosting included
A clean 2-page lead site so people can find you and send a simple quote. Google Maps included as standard.
First live version in 48 hours after brief + deposit
- 2 pages — homepage and contact
- Website copy written from your brief — you approve before launch
- Simple quote form
- Basic on-page SEO included · No ranking guarantees
- Google Maps on your site
- .co.za domain, first year included (new domains; existing domains connected)
- Professional email forward setup (not Google Workspace)
- Google Business Profile setup (client owns listing; SiteBase is Manager)
- 1 revision round
- 3 months hosting included — from the day the site goes live
Best for: Businesses that need something clean, credible, and fast
Recommended
Business
R7,500, 3 months hosting included, Then R350/mo
Then R350/mo
3 months hosting included
A standard 5-page professional site: Home, About, Services, Work/examples, and Contact, plus a fuller quote form. Google Maps included as standard.
First live version in 72 hours after brief + deposit
- 5 pages — Home, About, Services, Work/examples, Contact
- Website copy written from your brief — you approve before launch
- Fuller quote form
- Basic on-page SEO included · No ranking guarantees
- Google Maps on your site
- .co.za domain, first year included (new domains; existing domains connected)
- Professional email forward setup (not Google Workspace)
- Google Business Profile setup (client owns listing; SiteBase is Manager)
- 2 revision rounds
- 3 months hosting included — from the day the site goes live
Best for: Most clients — this is the usual recommendation
Bespoke
Custom
Custom Quoted, 3 months hosting included, Then quoted monthly
Priced after a short brief
Then quoted monthly
3 months hosting included
We quote Custom after a short brief — calculators and unique systems. Google Maps included as standard unless the Custom scope says otherwise.
Timing confirmed before work starts
- Full site plus a specialist tool (calculator or unique system)
- Website copy written from your brief — you approve before launch
- Quote path as scoped
- Basic on-page SEO included · No ranking guarantees
- Google Maps on your site (unless the Custom scope says otherwise)
- .co.za domain, first year included (new domains; existing domains connected)
- Professional email forward setup (not Google Workspace)
- Google Business Profile setup (client owns listing; SiteBase is Manager)
- 2 revision rounds
- 3 months hosting included — from the day the site goes live
Best for: Businesses that need a live calculator or a unique system
Homepage concept
Get your homepage concept
See what SiteBase would build for your business — your logo, colours, and services, before you commit.
Leave your details and we’ll get back to you with next steps.
- Custom homepage concept
- Your logo, colours, and services
- R350 is fully credited if you continue to Business or Custom.
R350
R350 is fully credited if you continue to Business or Custom.
FAQ
Common questions from trades
Facebook versus a website, what to include, and how quote forms and WhatsApp work.
Why does a trade need a website if they already have Facebook?
Facebook is useful for posts and messages. A website is the page you own: what you do, where you work, Google Maps so clients can find you, how to WhatsApp you, and a form that captures the job. Posts disappear. Search, referrals, and after-hours enquiries still need a clear page that does not depend on an algorithm.
What should a good trade website include?
Plain-English services, the areas you cover, Google Maps included, a professional look, WhatsApp on every page, and a quote or brief form so the enquiry is usable. Photos, branding, and proof help. Rankings and leads are never guaranteed — the site should make it easy for the right customer to contact you.
Which trades do you build sites for?
Electricians, plumbers, aircon, cleaning, gardening, painting, construction, solar, accounting, and other South African service businesses. The packages are the same. We start from a proven Launch or Business structure, then tailor branding, content, photos, and the enquiry path to the trade.
Do the sites include WhatsApp and a quote form?
Every package includes WhatsApp, a clear way to enquire, and Google Maps as standard. Launch and Business keep a simple contact path. Guided quote is a site-wide add-on. Custom is for a live calculator or unique system.
Do the sites include Google Maps?
Yes. Google Maps is included as standard on every package so clients can find you. For home-based trades we use a service-area view (city and suburbs) instead of a private street address. That is a normal map embed — not Places autocomplete or other paid Google APIs.
When does the 48/72-hour clock start?
The 48/72-hour clock starts when we have: Deposit, logo or written “no logo”, services list, areas, WhatsApp/phone, and whether you have a domain. Missing photos do not block launch. The promise is the first live version — included revision rounds still apply after that.
Do I own the domain?
Yes — registered in your name. First year included on a new .co.za we register. If you already own a domain, we connect it. The included year applies to a new domain we register, not a credit if you already have one. Renewal after year 1 is yours, or billed through us at cost. SiteBase is technical/admin only.
What email do I get?
You get one professional address on your domain, e.g. info@yourbusiness.co.za, that forwards to the inbox you already use. A paid mailbox (Google Workspace or Microsoft) is optional, quoted separately, and billed to you. Never @sitebase.co.za as your public email.
Will I be on Google Maps in 3 days?
The website can go live in 48 or 72 hours. GBP setup is included — create or claim, categories, services, service areas, hours, website, phone, WhatsApp, and photos you send. Home-based trades get a service-area listing, not a private street pin. You own the listing; SiteBase is Manager only. Google’s verification is separate and can take days. We do not promise map pack or any ranking.
Can I see examples before I commit?
Yes. The Work page has live examples across trades and packages. If you want a homepage concept in your own branding first, the Website Taster is R350. R350 is fully credited if you continue to Business or Custom.
Get started
Ready for a site that takes the enquiry?
Start with a Taster homepage concept, or go straight to a package. We’ll tailor branding, content, and the enquiry path to how you get jobs.