Quick Fix audit: £174.70 one-off. Monthly SEO: £347.40/month. Intensive: £578.70/month. I will tell you which one actually makes sense for your situation.
Typically 3-4 months for noticeable improvements. Sometimes faster if there are easy technical wins. I am always honest about timelines upfront.
No. Nobody can guarantee that. Google controls their own algorithm. I guarantee honest work, transparent reporting, and a genuine effort to move your numbers in the right direction.
I focus on SEO but I have a couple of web designers I trust and work with regularly. I can connect you if you need design work alongside SEO.
No. About half my clients are not in Stoke. Everything works fine over video calls and emails.
Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Surfer SEO. I pay for the good tools so you do not have to.