Laravel development agency UK-wide from Chelmsford

We build serious Laravel applications for ambitious teams

Custom Laravel web applications, integrations and data platforms for teams across London and the UK — built by Laravel developers who've been shipping for the web since 2000.

26
YEARS IN BUSINESS
200+
PROJECTS DELIVERED
12+
LARAVEL APPS DELIVERED
7.3 yrs
AVERAGE CLIENT PARTNERSHIP

Selected Laravel projects

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Everything we do is Laravel-deep

01 — CORE
Custom Laravel applications
Custom software that fits your processes exactly — built to scale and maintained for the long term.
02 — WORKFLOW
Laravel APIs & integrations
Connect your CRM, payment providers and third-party services into one reliable backbone, so data flows cleanly across every tool your team uses.
03 — INSIGHT
Data & dashboards
Turn raw data into clear, real-time decisions with reporting dashboards built around the metrics that actually move your business.
04 — STREAMLINE
AI & automation
Practical AI and workflow automation wired directly into your Laravel stack — removing manual steps and freeing your team for higher-value work.
05 — ONGOING
Laravel support & maintenance
We don't disappear after launch. Ongoing maintenance, security updates, Laravel version upgrades and a dedicated team who already know your codebase inside out.
How we work

A clear path from first conversation to live product

Every engagement follows the same tried and tested process — so you always know what's happening and what comes next.

01
Discovery
We dig into your goals, users and existing systems to scope the work precisely — no assumptions, no surprises.
02
Design & plan
We map the architecture, agree the milestones and shape the interface before a line of production code is written.
03
Build & ship
We build in tested, reviewable increments — you see working software early and often, all the way to launch.
04
Support & grow
After launch we keep your platform secure, fast and evolving — building a long-term technical partnership, not a one-off vendor.

Featured case studies

Net Zero Tracker · Climate data platform

A global climate data platform tracking 4,000+ net zero targets

Built for the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit ahead of COP26, Net Zero Tracker publishes emissions targets and target-integrity data for nations, states, cities and companies. A Next.js front-end surfaces the data through an interactive map and entity profile pages, backed by an admin system editors use to keep it current. It's since become a go-to reference for researchers, academics and media covering climate policy.

4100+ entities tracked
198 countries covered
90k+ automated data exports
4100+ entities tracked
198 countries covered
90k+ automated data exports
TDI Tuning · Performance tuning retailer

Taking over an inherited Laravel platform with zero break in service

TDI Tuning sell performance tuning boxes and remapping services worldwide from their Chelmsford HQ. After years with the same agency, they needed a more responsive partner to take over their sizeable Laravel application. We began with a full audit of the code, infrastructure and deployment pipeline, giving TDI a confident handover with no service interruption, and now run their day-to-day development on an ongoing retainer.

0 service interruption
2024 transition completed
100% Laravel retainer coverage
0 service interruption
2024 transition completed
100% Laravel retainer coverage
Licklibrary · Video subscription & e-commerce

A full platform rebuild spanning streaming, membership and e-commerce

Licklibrary have offered online guitar tutorials and gear since 1998, and their site had outgrown its original build. We redesigned and rebuilt the whole platform on Laravel using an agile, iterative process with the client closely involved throughout — around 50 unique page templates, video on demand via Akamai and JW Player, a bespoke e-commerce store, and subscription billing through Stripe, PayPal and Verifone, all running on infrastructure we architect and maintain on AWS.

50+ unique page templates
3 payment providers
1998 serving subscribers since
50+ unique page templates
3 payment providers
1998 serving subscribers since
Climate Policy Monitor · Research & policy hub

A new brand and data platform delivered in 15 weeks for COP29

Oxford's Net Zero Regulation and Policy Hub came to us with a full brief and a fixed 15-week schedule to align with COP29. We designed a complete brand identity from the ground up — logo, typography, colour palette and guidelines — then built a Craft CMS website alongside a bespoke Laravel app integrating with Qualtrics to turn survey data into visualisations across the site's jurisdiction pages. The project launched on time.

15 week delivery schedule
1 full brand identity built
100% launched on schedule
15 week delivery schedule
1 full brand identity built
100% launched on schedule

Teams that trust us to build

The web app Michael's team built for us is truly first-class and we've built a trusted, long-standing partnership with the team off the back of it.

Managing Director
ParcelBroker

First impressions are everything. Thanks to Michael and his capable team of developers, our customers get a great first impression of what we do.

CEO
Go Communications

The guys built us a robust, dynamic stock management system now integral to our operations - professional, adaptable, and highly valued by our customers.

Partner
DGT Services
FAQ

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Small internal tools start around £10,000. Most business systems we deliver land between £25,000 and £100,000. Larger multi-phase platforms go beyond that. We break projects into phases so you get working software early rather than paying everything up front for a single big-bang launch.

The length of a project depends on the scope - the more complex your requirements are, the longer the project is likely to take. A typical duration for a Laravel project would be 12 to 24 weeks. Timelines and milestones are agreed during the planning stage and aligned to any dates you are working towards.

Yes. However, any codebase we take on is subject to a detailed due diligence process to understand the condition and quality of the system we'd be working with. If we decide it's not something we can work with we'll let you know and explain why.

We will support and maintain your project for as long as you want us to. We offer Service Level Agreement style retainers or ad hoc support provided on-demand. Whatever your requirements and budget, we have an approach to suit.

Our Laravel developers are based in Chelmsford City centre at Anglia Ruskin University's Arise Innovation Hub, 35 minutes by train from London. We work with clients across London and the UK, and overseas.

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