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How Much Does It Cost to Fix a WordPress Website?

By Christy Sparks
Published Jun 8, 2026
8 min read

You need your WordPress site fixed and you want a straight answer about cost. Here it is: most WordPress fixes cost between $175 and $500. Hacked site cleanup runs $300 to $800. WooCommerce-specific issues are $250 to $600. And if the site needs a full rebuild rather than a fix, that starts around $2,800.

Those are real numbers from real projects. No hourly billing, no scope creep, no surprise invoices. Here is what drives the cost up or down, and how to know which category your problem falls into.

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The $175 Quick Fix

This covers a single, clearly defined issue. Examples include a contact form that stopped sending emails, a broken menu or navigation element, a plugin conflict after an update, a CSS layout issue on mobile, a broken image or media file, or a page that is showing a 404 error. One problem, one price, done.

The Quick Fix works because most WordPress problems are isolated. Something changed, something broke, and it takes 30 to 90 minutes for someone who does this regularly to diagnose and resolve. You do not need a retainer or a maintenance contract for a single fix.

Plugin Conflicts: $175 to $350

Plugin conflicts are the most common WordPress problem. One plugin updates and breaks another plugin's functionality. The diagnosis involves deactivating plugins methodically, identifying the conflict, and either resolving the incompatibility or finding a replacement plugin that does the same job without the conflict.

Simple conflicts (one plugin broke one feature) fall under the $175 Quick Fix. Complex conflicts (multiple plugins interacting, requiring code-level fixes or plugin replacements) run $250 to $350. For more on this, see our Plugin Fix service page.

Theme Issues: $200 to $400

Theme problems include broken layouts after a WordPress or theme update, mobile responsiveness issues, header or footer display problems, and broken page builder layouts. The cost depends on whether the fix is CSS-level (cheaper) or involves editing theme template files (more involved).

If the theme is outdated and no longer receives updates, we will tell you honestly whether a fix makes sense or whether you are better off switching to a maintained theme. We do not patch doomed themes just to bill for the work.

Hacked Site Cleanup: $300 to $800

Hacked site cleanup is more expensive because it is more labor-intensive. Every file on the server needs to be inspected. Malicious code needs to be identified and removed. Backdoors need to be found (hackers always install multiple). The database needs to be scanned for injected content. And the entry point needs to be identified and closed so it does not happen again.

The $300 end covers simple malware infections caught quickly. The $800 end covers complex infections that have been running for weeks, affecting the database, multiple plugin directories, and core WordPress files. If your hosting provider or Google has flagged your site, the cleanup also includes submitting review requests to get warnings removed.

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WooCommerce Issues: $250 to $600

WooCommerce problems cost more because the stakes are higher and the system is more complex. A broken checkout means lost revenue every hour it is down. Common WooCommerce fixes include payment gateway conflicts, shipping calculation errors, broken product pages after updates, order notification emails not sending, and tax configuration problems.

The lower end covers single issues like a payment gateway conflict. The higher end covers cascading problems from a major WooCommerce update that broke multiple parts of the store. For a detailed guide, see our post on what to do when a WooCommerce update breaks your store.

Full Redesign or Rebuild: $2,800 and Up

Sometimes a site has accumulated so many patches, outdated plugins, and layered workarounds that fixing it costs more than rebuilding it properly. If we look at a project and the honest recommendation is to rebuild, we will tell you that. We do not charge $1,500 in fixes for a site that needs a $2,800 rebuild.

A rebuild includes a new theme, clean plugin stack, content migration, mobile optimization, contact form setup, analytics integration, and basic SEO configuration. It takes two to four weeks depending on complexity.

Monthly Support: $300 per Month

If you want someone to handle updates, backups, security monitoring, and small fixes on an ongoing basis, our monthly support plan covers all of that. It is not an insurance policy you pay for and never use. It is active maintenance: updates tested and applied, backups verified, security scanned, and small fixes handled as they come up.

Monthly support makes sense for businesses that depend on their website for leads or revenue and do not have someone in-house who can handle WordPress maintenance. It costs less per year than three or four emergency fixes.

How We Price Differently

We do not bill by the hour. Every project gets a flat quote before work begins. The quote covers the diagnosis, the fix, and testing to confirm it works. If we run into something unexpected, we talk to you before spending more. There are no invoices with mystery line items and no charges for "research" or "project management."

This model works because most WordPress problems are predictable. We have seen thousands of them. We know how long they take and what they cost. That predictability is passed on to you as a fixed price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why don't you charge by the hour?

Hourly billing rewards slowness and punishes efficiency. If a fix takes 30 minutes, you should pay for a fix, not for the hour. Flat pricing aligns our interests: we want to solve the problem efficiently, and you want to know the cost upfront.

Q: What if the fix takes longer than expected?

If we discover the problem is larger than the original scope, we will pause and give you an updated quote before proceeding. You will never get a surprise invoice.

Q: Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. Describe your problem and we will tell you what category it falls into and what it would cost. No commitment required.

Q: Is the $175 Quick Fix really enough for most problems?

For a single, well-defined issue, yes. About 60% of the WordPress problems we see are Quick Fix-level. The rest are multi-issue or more complex, which we will identify during the initial assessment.

Q: How do I know if I need a fix or a full redesign?

If the core issue is one or two broken things, you need a fix. If the site has multiple compounding problems, an outdated theme that is no longer maintained, and plugins that are years behind on updates, a rebuild is usually the better investment. We will tell you honestly which one applies.

Q: Do you charge for the diagnosis if I decide not to proceed?

For Quick Fix projects, the diagnosis is part of the $175 price. For larger projects, we provide a free initial assessment with a detailed quote. You only pay if you approve the work.

Q: Can I get emergency same-day service?

Yes. We prioritize emergencies, especially for sites that are completely down or stores that are losing revenue. Contact us and describe the urgency.

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