Finding the Best Web Design Near Chester? Why the “Big Agencies” Might Not Be for You

February 2, 2026 • Web Design

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Finding a web design agency in Chester is easy. Just walk down the Rows or head to the Business Park, and you’ll find plenty of sleek offices with glass walls and espresso machines.

But if you’re a local business owner with a WordPress site that’s “fine but frustrating,” a high-end agency might not be what you actually need. When searching for “Web Design in Chester,” you’ll often find that the “The Big Agency Model” comes with a few catches.

The catch? If you just need a bug fixed, a speed boost, or a new “Request a Quote” block that actually converts, you might find yourself:

  • Stuck in a 2-week “discovery” phase before any work starts.
  • Handed off to a junior account manager who doesn’t code.
  • Quoted a price that helps pay for their city-center office rent.

A Different Approach for North West Businesses

I’m a North West-based developer with over 10 years of experience building massive CMS structures for global industrial firms. I don’t have a flashy office on Eastgate Street, but I do have the technical “under-the-hood” knowledge to make WordPress do exactly what you want—without the agency overhead.

Whether you’re a boutique in Hoole, a professional service in Handbridge, or a B2B firm near the City Walls, I help local businesses get their sites back on track with direct, developer-to-client communication.


Transparent WordPress Packages (No “Agency” Fluff)

PackageBest For…Price Range
The Quick FixOne or two annoying bugs, CSS tweaks, or responsive issues.£75 – £250
Site Tune-UpSpeeding up slow pages, fixing mobile UX, and tracking checks.£250 – £750
Build & ImproveNew service pages, conversion blocks, and SEO structure.£750 – £2,000+

3 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Chester Agency

Before you sign a contract with a local firm, ask them these three things to ensure you’re getting real value:

  1. “Who is actually writing the code?” Many agencies outsource or use junior staff. You want someone who knows the difference between a plugin conflict and a core server issue.
  2. “Can you fix my current site, or do I need a total rebuild?” Many agencies will push for a £5k+ rebuild because it’s easier for them. Often, a Site Tune-Up is all you really need.
  3. “What happens if a button breaks on a Friday afternoon?” You need a direct line to the person who can fix it, not a support ticket system that takes 72 hours to respond.

Ready to fix those “annoying” WordPress issues?

I specialise in helping businesses across ChesterWrexham, and the North West turn their websites into high-performing tools. No sales pitches, just 10 years of technical expertise.

Tell me what’s broken, and let’s get it sorted.