Support for Laravel apps, UK
Laravel maintenance, rescue and support for UK businesses
I am a senior Laravel developer with 25 years of experience. Abandoned Laravel apps, bugs, slow pages and ongoing support and maintenance, with no rewrite. Laravel is the PHP framework many web apps are built on. Your app gets a look first, then a fixed price for the work.
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- Is Laravel on a version that still gets security fixes?
- Are any packages out of date or no longer supported?
- Are there tests around the riskiest parts?
- Which pages or tasks are slow, and why?
- Do background jobs and timed tasks still run?
- How do changes go live, and is that safe?
- Is there a backup that works?
- Are there notes on how the app works?
25 years building and fixing websitesOne person, so you always talk to me.
Laravel problems I fix
- The original developer left and nobody can maintain the app
- Check the code first and write down what exists before changing anything.
- The app is slow when busy and nobody knows why
- Find the bottleneck, fix it and show you the numbers before and after.
- Features went in without tests and things keep breaking
- Add tests around the riskiest parts first.
- A hosting move stalled because nobody understands the deploy
- Write down and steady the deploy process before moving anything.
- You inherited a Laravel codebase with no notes
- Give you a clear picture of what you have before any other work.
Laravel work I take on
- Rescue and takeover Taking over an app from a previous developer, with a code check and clear notes first.
- Bug fixes Live bugs traced to their root cause. Each fix is tested on a staging copy before it goes live.
- Performance work Slow queries fixed, repeated database calls cut and caching set up. Measured gains, not guesswork.
- Small changes Tested changes to the app, in code other developers can maintain.
- API integration fixes Third-party connections, webhooks and data feeds that fail or drop data.
- Ongoing support Monthly care covering updates, security patches and time for fixes.
Taking over Laravel projects
Most abandoned Laravel apps can be made stable without a rewrite. A careful check usually turns up a short list of problems that can be fixed one at a time.
A takeover starts with what the app does, how it goes live and where the biggest risks are. You get a document to share with your team and a fix list in order of risk. Then stability first, then speed, then notes and tests. The app gets better without going offline.
White-label Laravel capacity for agencies
Agencies with Laravel clients but no Laravel depth in-house need a reliable partner. White-label means I do the job under your brand, inside your tools and on your client's timeline. Rescues, upgrades or monthly maintenance, for as long as you need me.
What clients say
We use Billy for overflow work when our team is at capacity. He slots into our workflow without friction, communicates clearly, and produces code our developers can maintain.
How it works
- 1
Describe the problem
Tell me what the app does and what is going wrong. A few lines is enough.
- 2
I take a look
You get a short note on what I found and a fixed price for the fix.
- 3
I fix it, then look after it
Once it is stable, I can keep it updated and safe each month.
Common questions
Do you rewrite or fix existing Laravel applications?
I fix where possible. Rewrites cost a lot, disrupt your business and often bring a new set of problems. Most apps that look broken can be made stable in small steps. A rewrite only makes sense when the code truly cannot be saved, and that is rare.
What Laravel versions do you work with?
All supported Laravel versions, plus old ones on older PHP. If yours no longer gets security fixes, I can plan and run the upgrade.
Can you take over a project with no documentation?
Yes. Code with no notes is the most common case in rescue work. The first step of any takeover is writing those notes. You and I agree a clear picture of the app before any other work starts.
How long does a Laravel rescue take?
It depends on the size and state of the app. A small app with clear problems can be made stable in one to two weeks. Larger apps with years of shortcuts take longer. You get a realistic estimate after the first look.
Do you work with Laravel Forge or Envoyer?
Yes, often, along with Cloudways, DigitalOcean and managed hosting. Fixing how code goes live is part of most rescue jobs.
Where are you based?
Leicester. My Laravel clients can be anywhere in the UK, from Edinburgh and Belfast to Manchester and London. Everything happens online.
For Laravel support and maintenance in more detail, see my Laravel services.
Laravel application causing problems?
Tell me what is happening. I will tell you whether I can help and what the first step looks like.
Prefer the phone or email?07968 311978[email protected]