We build your demo first. You preview it live. If you like it, we can move forward with the build and go over pricing.
Custom HTML · Every Trade · Free Demo in 48 Hrs · Full Site from $639
Live contractor sites we've built — click to see them
Austin is one of the most active contractor markets in the country — and one of the most competitive for local search.
Austin is the fastest-growing major city in the United States, and Travis County's construction pipeline reflects it — new residential builds, commercial fit-outs, and renovation projects are running simultaneously across the metro. The contractor market is dense and competitive. If your website is slow, missing from local search, or still running on a page builder someone set up years ago, you're not competing — you're watching.
One build. Any trade. Every page is custom HTML built around your specific service area and Travis County customer base.
Three problems. All measurable. All fixable. Almost universal in contractor websites built on page builders and WordPress.
We build your demo first. You see it live. If you like it, we move forward with the build and go over pricing.
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How a custom built HTML site compares to the WordPress and template sites most contractors in Travis County are running today.
| Feature | WordPress / Page Builder | SCM Custom Built ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Page Speed | 5–8 seconds to load on a phone | Under 2 seconds — loads before a competitor's homepage finishes |
| Schema / JSON-LD Markup | Rarely included; plugin-dependent | Built in — every page, every deployment |
| Google Maps & Local Pack Visibility | Low — unstructured content, no geo-signals | High — schema-backed, geo-targeted, Local Pack ready |
| Mobile Experience | Responsive but rarely mobile-first | Built mobile-first — every tap target, every form field |
| Time to Live | 4–8 weeks (design → revisions → launch) | Demo in 48 hrs — full site live within 21 days after approval |
| Build Cost | $2,000–$8,000+ | $639 — 6 pages, done |
| Monthly Overhead | $50–$300/mo (hosting, plugins, "maintenance") | $110/quarter — that's it |
| Security & Updates | Constant plugin patches required | Custom HTML — nothing to patch or break |
These figures reflect real audits of contractor websites we've built and reviewed — not estimates.
Practical guides written for contractors — not marketers.
The real reason custom HTML consistently outranks WordPress in local search — and what it means for your Austin business.
The exact on-page checklist that determines whether your site shows up when Austin customers search for your trade.
Schema markup, page speed, GBP, and a working contact form. If your site is missing any of these, you're not in the running.
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Most contractor websites in Austin don't generate calls for three measurable reasons: they load too slowly on mobile (customers leave before they see your phone number), they have no schema markup (Google can't confirm your trade or service area), and they weren't built mobile-first. We fix all three in a single build — and you see the result before you pay anything.
Yes. We build for plumbers, electricians, painters, HVAC technicians, general contractors, landscapers, remodelers, and all other licensed trades in Austin and Travis County. The site is custom built around your specific trade, service area, and customer base — not a template with your logo swapped in.
We build a free 6-section demo page first — a real, live URL you can open on your phone and share with anyone. That demo is delivered within 48–72 business hours of your first call. No payment is collected until you approve it. Once you approve, the full 6-page site is built and goes live within 21 days.
Our standard 6-page custom built site is $639. Hosting is $110 per quarter (every 90 days) — your first quarter is free. No monthly subscriptions, no plugin fees, no surprise charges. Something breaks after you're live? We fix it. That's included in your quarterly plan.
Every build includes: Home, About, Services, FAQ, a county/region SEO page, and Contact. All six pages include JSON-LD schema markup, mobile-first CSS, a lead capture form wired to your email, a floating call button, and Google Maps embed. Custom HTML — no WordPress, no plugins, no ongoing maintenance required.
Yes — and the process works the same as it does for contractors in California. We're based in Southern California. We build everything remotely. We need your business name, trade, service area, and a few photos. We build your demo, you preview it at a live URL, and you only pay if you approve it. We've built for contractors across 23 major metros. You don't need us in Austin — you need the result, and we deliver that online.
Run a free Discovery Audit on your current site. Get your speed, schema, and mobile score in 30 seconds — no email required.
We build a free 6-section demo page for contractors in Austin and Travis County — a real, live URL delivered in 48 hours. See it. Share it. Pay only if you want the full site.
We're based in Southern California. We build remotely for contractors across the country. Same process, same result — wherever you are.
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