Pricing

Straightforward pricing, no surprises.

Flat rates for the build, a free 6-month runway after launch, and clear options for what comes next — whether that's a subscription plan or paying for changes as you go.

1. Website Design & Development

Every project starts with a straightforward page-based pricing structure. Up to 5 pages is a flat rate — additional pages beyond that are each $100 more. Custom functionality (booking systems, e-commerce, integrations) is quoted separately after a discovery conversation.

PackagePriceTimeline
Standard Site (up to 5 pages)$400 flat2–3 weeks
Additional pages (beyond 5)+$100 per pageAdded to timeline
Custom functionality (booking, e-commerce, integrations)Quoted per project6–10+ weeks
6-month no-cost managementIncluded with every projectStarts at launch

How page pricing works in practice

PagesHow it's calculatedTotal
5 pages$400 flat$400
6 pages$400 + (1 × $100)$500
8 pages$400 + (3 × $100)$700
10 pages$400 + (5 × $100)$900

A "page" is a standalone section of your site with its own URL — Home, About, Services, Contact, etc. Sections within a single page don't count as additional pages.

What every project includes

  • Custom design built around your business — not a generic template
  • Mobile-responsive layout (works on phones, tablets, and desktops)
  • Basic SEO setup (page titles, meta descriptions, Google-ready structure)
  • Contact form setup and testing
  • Pre-launch quality assurance pass
  • 6 months of no-cost hosting, maintenance, and management after launch

What's not included by default

  • Copywriting or professional photography
  • Custom functionality such as booking systems, e-commerce, or integrations (quoted separately)
  • Ongoing subscription plan after the 6-month free period — covered below

How payment works

Payment is flexible and can be fit to the customer's needs. If a payment plan is needed, the first payment is required to start work. Payments typically happen on a monthly basis and are due at the end of the month. The due date is subject to change per request of the customer.

2. Subscription Plans

Every website project includes 6 months of free hosting and management after launch. After that period, you can continue with a monthly subscription plan to keep your site hosted, maintained, and supported — or move to one-off billing for changes as needed (see Section 3).

What's included
Basic
$50/mo
Standard
$100/mo
Premium
$200/mo
Hosting
Site maintenance & monitoring
Security & backups
SEO maintenance
Reduced rate on additional development
Content updates & changes included
Priority response time
Ongoing performance check-ins

The Standard and Premium plans include a reduced rate on any additional development work outside normal maintenance — so larger updates cost less for subscribers than they would on a one-off basis.

How billing works

  • Plans are billed monthly and can be added or cancelled at any time with 30 days' notice
  • Subscription begins at the end of your 6-month free management period
  • Hosting is included in every plan — no separate hosting invoice

What happens after 6 months without a plan

If you choose not to continue with a subscription, your site remains live but ongoing hosting, maintenance, and changes are no longer included. Any updates or fixes will be billed as one-off changes per Section 3, and hosting arrangements will be discussed at that time.

3. One-Off Changes (Non-Subscribers)

For clients without an active subscription plan, individual updates and changes are available at any time. All changes have a minimum charge to cover the time of any small edit, billed at a flat rate regardless of how quick the task is.

Type of changeTypical timeWhat you payNotes
Text edits, hours, contact infoUnder 30 min$50 minimumFlat minimum applies
Image swap, logo update15–45 min$50 minimumFlat minimum applies
Form update, button/link change30–60 min$50 minimumFlat minimum applies
New page section or layout change1–2 hours$65/hrQuoted before starting
New page, feature, or integration3+ hours$65/hrDiscovery first
Minimum per request
$50

Covers any change under ~1 hour

Hourly rate above that
$65/hour

Billed in half-hour increments

Turnaround time

  • Standard (3–5 business days): included in the rates above
  • Rush (under 48 hours): add $25 flat on top of the change cost

Note for subscribers

If you're on the Premium plan, content updates and changes are included at no extra charge. Standard plan subscribers receive a reduced hourly rate on any development work beyond normal maintenance. Contact for current subscriber rates.

4. How It All Works Together

Here's the full picture from project start through ongoing support:

StageWhat happensCost
ProjectSite designed, built, and launchedPer Website Design & Development
Post-launch (6 months)Hosting, maintenance, and management at no chargeIncluded free
Month 7+ (optional)Continue with a subscription plan — hosting, maintenance, changes, and more$50–$200/mo
No subscriptionOne-off changes available any time, billed per requestPer One-Off Changes

Working with Root Foundry

  • Every project uses a written contract and scope of work — no surprises on scope or price
  • You own everything: your domain, hosting account, and all site files are in your name
  • Any work outside the agreed scope is quoted separately before it starts
  • You'll always know where things stand — regular check-ins throughout the project
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