Helping local tradespeople grow their business with powerful, lead- generating websites and ongling SEO
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County Durham is home to a wide mix of towns, villages, and historic areas, each with strong demand for trades and small businesses. From plumbers in Durham city, to electricians in Darlington, to roofers in Bishop Auckland, customers are constantly searching online for services. Without a strong website and SEO, even the most reliable trades risk losing those enquiries to competitors.
At Local Trades Websites, we build websites designed to generate work and back them with SEO campaigns that improve visibility across County Durham.
Our County Durham services include:
From builders in Spennymoor to landscapers in Seaham, our websites ensure you’re visible when customers are searching for your services.
What We Offer
We don’t just build websites that look the part, we build websites that work hard behind the scenes too. My focus is on creating high-converting, high-performing websites that turn browsers into buyers and bring in consistent organic traffic.
Our websites are built to rank well on Google, with PageSpeed scores between 95–100% on PC, technical SEO baked in, and weekly updates to keep your content fresh and relevant. Every site is created with purpose, designed to outrank competitors and win you real business.
Unlike agencies that pump out hundreds of cookie-cutter sites and never touch them again, we don’t take on every project. Those mass-produced sites might look polished but they rarely rank, especially if you're trying to show up in "tradesperson near me" searches.
We specialise in trades websites, for builders, electricians, plumbers, joiners, roofers, window fitters, and more. We only work with a limited number of clients, ensuring every site gets the ongoing SEO care, new content, and technical upkeep it needs to stay ahead in Google’s ever-changing rankings.
If you’re serious about growing online and want a website that’s actively managed, consistently updated, and built to bring in real leads, not just sit there, this is the service for you.
We don’t use off-the-shelf templates. While 43% of the internet runs on WordPress, most of those sites end up looking exactly the same. We take a different approach. Your website will be fully custom-designed, built with inspiration from our top-performing projects, and brought to life with Webflow for a smooth, standout experience that reflects your trade business.
Most website developmers do not focus heavily on on-site and local SEO. We Do!!! ensuring your website ranks for phrases like "[your trade] near me." From meta tags and internal links to keyword-rich content and mobile optimisation, we aim to push every SEO score as close to 100% as possible. The result? More traffic, higher engagement, and better conversion rates.
A fast, responsive website is no longer optional, it's essential! We make sure your new tradesman website performs flawlessly on all devices; desktop, tablet, and mobile. Google rewards responsive sites with better rankings, which means more organic visitors finding your services.
Animations, when done right, enhance user experience and make your website feel modern and dynamic. We use animations strategically to guide the visitor’s journey, boost interaction, and strengthen your brand image without slowing down the site.
Want to beat your competitors? as any leading website developer would tell you, We’ll analyse who’s ranking above you and why, then build a strategy to outperform them in search results. From backlink profiles to content gaps, we’ll tailor your site to target their weaknesses and claim your space at the top of Google.
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We write high-quality, SEO-friendly content for your blog or service pages tailored specifically to your trade. Whether you’re a plumber, joiner, roofer, electrician, tiler, drainer or decorator, we’ll create unique content that shows off your expertise, helps Google index your site, and gives local users something worth reading. You’ll even have access to our ready-to-use image library to save time.
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We build hundreds of location-specific landing pages tailored to your trade - plumbing, joinery, roofing, electrics, and more. These pages are designed to target “[your trade] near me” searches, helping you dominate your local area. With custom-written content, smart schema markup, and SEO-driven structure, these pages boost visibility, attract local traffic, and convert browsers into paying customers.
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Unlike WordPress sites that often rely on third-party plugins (which can introduce vulnerabilities), we use Webflow to host secure, modern websites. Your site benefits from SSL encryption, automatic updates, DDoS protection, and industry-compliant hosting—keeping your business safe while giving your clients peace of mind.
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We integrate Google Analytics and performance tracking tools so you can see exactly how your site is performing. From user behaviour to traffic sources, we help you understand what’s working and where to improve. Over time, this insight allows us to tweak your local trade content, improve conversion paths, and refine your SEO, driving better engagement and more leads.
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County Durham is a county with a strong mix of heritage and modern development, making it a great place for trades to grow. In Durham city, with its mix of student housing, historic buildings, and family homes, there is high demand for reliable services such as plumbers, electricians, and decorators. Darlington, with its expanding residential areas, is perfect for trades such as builders, roofers, and joiners. In Bishop Auckland and Chester-le-Street, homeowners are often searching for trades like landscapers, carpet cleaners, and painters, while coastal towns such as Seaham provide opportunities for roofers, electricians, and property maintenance trades.
Every town and village has its own demand. For example, a roofer in Darlington could benefit from a page targeting “roof repairs Darlington,” while a cleaner in Durham could focus on student lets and landlords who need regular services. A painter in Bishop Auckland could attract homeowners looking to refresh interiors, while a joiner in Chester-le-Street might highlight bespoke carpentry for both domestic and commercial clients. With a structure of service and location landing pages, you can be found across the whole county.
This approach works because we’ve used it before with success. When we worked with traditionalcarpentry.uk, we built over 1,400 SEO landing pages across Kent and London. This led to a significant increase in enquiries and strong Google visibility. The same proven strategy can be used to grow your County Durham trade business.
County Durham’s housing mix also creates unique opportunities. From modern housing estates in Darlington to period cottages in rural villages, there is demand for everything from electricians and builders to tilers and landscapers. By tailoring your website to match these needs, we make sure you are positioned as the go-to local expert.
Our websites don’t just rank, they convert. Each site includes enquiry forms, click-to-call buttons, and review sections, ensuring customers trust you and take action. We also provide ongoing SEO improvements so your site grows stronger every month instead of falling behind.
If you’re relying on directories like Checkatrade or Bark, or hoping word-of-mouth is enough, you could be missing out on a huge number of local enquiries. A County Durham-focused website and SEO package will put you in front of more customers and give you long-term growth.
Upgrade your County Durham trade business today. Contact us for a free consultation and see how our websites and SEO can transform your enquiries.