Web design for Canterbury businesses

Professional websites for Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, and the city — see yours free before you pay a penny

Local Kent designer — from the Cathedral to the coast

5-star rated on Google

A local web designer for Canterbury

I'm Lee, a web designer based in Kent. I work with businesses across Canterbury and the district — from the historic centre to Whitstable, Herne Bay, Sturry, and the villages. Whether you're a B&B near the Cathedral, a shop on the high street, or a tradesperson in Chartham, I'm here to help.

No agencies, no middlemen, no London prices. The person who answers your message is the person who designs and builds your website.

Sterling Projects website, built for a Kent driveway installation companySterling Projects · Kent

Real Kent result

From invisible on Google to ranked #1

Sterling Projects, a Kent driveway and building company, had no website at all — just a Facebook page. Their new site now ranks #1 for driveway searches in their area, and Google sends them work every week.

Ranked #1

for driveway searches in their area

3 enquiries

from the site in June 2026

£16,000

of work quoted from those three

Read the case study

Serving Canterbury and the district

From the city centre to Whitstable, Herne Bay, Sturry, and the surrounding villages.

Why Canterbury businesses work with me

A local designer who gets the job done — without the agency overhead.

Genuinely local

Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay are all my patch.

One person, start to finish

The designer you message is the one who builds your site.

Fixed, fair pricing

Sites from £250 — the quote is the price you pay.

Live in 2–3 weeks

With a free homepage preview before you commit.

Canterbury businesses we help

From tourism and hospitality to retail, trades, and professional services — websites for the businesses that make Canterbury tick.

  • Tourism, hotels & B&Bs
  • Restaurants, cafes & pubs
  • University-related businesses
  • Retail and high-street shops
  • Professional services
  • Tradespeople
  • Health clinics and dentists
  • Creative & heritage

Get found by Canterbury customers

When someone searches "plumber Canterbury" or "restaurant Whitstable", will they find your business?

Every site is built for local search from day one. Whether your customers are visitors looking for the Cathedral or locals in Sturry, my Local SEO service helps you show up when they're looking.

Learn about Local SEO

Getting started is easy

Preview in 3 working days. Live in 2–3 weeks. You never touch the tech.

1

Chat

Ten minutes by message about your business. No jargon.

2

Preview & build

Free homepage preview first, then the full site — design, words, the lot.

3

Launch

Live on your own domain, bringing in Canterbury enquiries.

Lee, web designer and founder of Detling Web Design

You'll deal with Lee

No account managers, no call centres. The person who answers your message designs and builds your website himself — from his base near Maidstone, here in Kent.

More about Lee

Questions about web design in Canterbury

Do you actually know the Canterbury area?

Yes — I'm based near Maidstone and know Canterbury, Whitstable, and Herne Bay well. Everything's handled by message with same-day replies, so there's nothing to schedule to get started.

Do you work with tourism and hospitality businesses?

Yes. Canterbury has a strong tourism sector — hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, and attractions. I build websites that help visitors find you and book. Local SEO is especially valuable for "things to do in Canterbury" and "restaurants near the Cathedral".

How much does a website cost?

From £250 for a single page and from £800 for a multi-page site. You get one fixed price agreed before we start — the number quoted is the number you pay.

Is the homepage preview really free?

Yes. I design your homepage and send a private link within 3 working days — no card details, no deposit, no obligation. If you love it, I build the rest. If not, you walk away owing nothing.

How long does it take to build a website?

The free preview lands within 3 working days. After the go-ahead, most sites are live within 2–3 weeks — the main variable is how quickly photos and approvals come back.

Do I own the website?

Completely. The site, the domain, the design and every word on it are yours outright once paid for. No rental schemes, no contracts, and you can take it elsewhere whenever you like.

Can you help me rank on Google in Canterbury?

Yes. Every site is built with local search in mind, and my Local SEO service helps you show up when people search for your services in Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, and across the district. A Kent trades client now ranks #1 for driveway searches in their area.

I’m not techy. Is that a problem?

Not even slightly. You tell me about your business and send photos — I handle everything else, in plain English. When you need something changed, send a message and it gets sorted.

Ready to get your Canterbury business online?

Free homepage preview in 3 working days — love it, or walk away. Tell me a little about your business and I'll reply the same working day.

Same-day reply. We only use your details to reply to you — no mailing lists, no sharing, no spam. Ever.

Also serving nearby areas

I also work with businesses in Thanet, Swale, Maidstone, Medway, Gravesend, and across Kent.