Web Design · North East England

Handcrafted
websites for
local businesses

ForgeNorth builds fast, modern websites for businesses across Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, and the wider North East. No templates. No nonsense. Just solid work.

54.9137° N, 1.5795° W · Sunderland
Astro
Laravel
Tailwind CSS
Cloudflare
Resend
Stripe
Hetzner
SEO Ready
Mobile First
North East Based
Astro
Laravel
Tailwind CSS
Cloudflare
Resend
Stripe
Hetzner
SEO Ready
Mobile First
North East Based
What We Build

Services

From a simple brochure site to a full custom web application — built properly, built to last.

01
Brochure Websites

Clean, fast, professional websites for local businesses who need a strong online presence without the bloat. Built on Astro for near-perfect performance scores.

AstroSEOMobile First
02
Custom Web Apps

Booking systems, customer portals, gift card platforms — anything that needs a real backend. Built on Laravel with a clean, modern frontend.

LaravelFilamentStripe
03
Hosting & Support

Your site stays live, fast, and updated. Monthly retainers covering hosting, SSL, backups, and content updates — no more chasing a web agency for a simple text change.

HetznerCloudflareMonthly
How It Works

The Process

Straightforward from first conversation to launch day.

1
Discovery

We start with a conversation — your business, your customers, what you need the site to do. No jargon, no pressure.

2
Design

A homepage mockup before you commit to anything. You see exactly what you're getting before a contract is signed.

3
Build

Fast turnaround. Most brochure sites are live within 2–3 weeks of deposit. You're kept informed throughout.

4
Launch & Support

Go live, connect Google Search Console, and settle into a retainer that keeps everything running smoothly.

Why ForgeNorth

Built here.
For here.

We're not an agency with account managers and a ticket system. You deal with the same developer from first call to launch day.

North East rooted

Based in Sunderland. We understand the local market, local businesses, and local customers — because we're part of the same community.

No templates

Every site is built from scratch for your business. Not a Wix theme with your logo dropped in. Real code, real craft.

Ongoing relationship

We'd rather have ten long-term clients than a hundred one-off projects. Your retainer means someone's always on hand.

By the numbers
Avg. Lighthouse Score
96/100
Typical Build Time
2–3wks
Client Retention
90%
Support Response
<4hrs
Transparent Pricing

What it costs

No hidden fees, no surprise invoices. A fixed project price and a clear monthly retainer.

Starter
£750
+ £30/month hosting
  • Up to 5 pages
  • Mobile responsive
  • Contact form
  • Basic SEO setup
  • Google Search Console
Get Started
Custom
POA
Booking systems, portals & more
  • Custom functionality
  • Laravel backend
  • Payment integration
  • Admin dashboard
  • Tailored retainer
Let's Talk
Get in Touch

Let's build something worth showing off.

Tell us about your business and what you're looking for. We'll come back to you within a few hours — no hard sell, just a straightforward conversation.

📍 Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
🕐 Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm