Laravel development agency
Laravel development for serious web systems.
Laravel powers the complex, data-heavy web applications that off-the-shelf tools and page builders cannot handle. I design and build them end to end, for businesses across the UK.
Laravel is the framework I reach for when a project is more than a brochure website: think portals, dashboards, SaaS platforms and business systems with real logic, users and data behind them. It is mature, secure and built to scale, which makes it a dependable foundation for software you intend to run for years. As a Laravel development agency of one, you get a specialist who owns the whole build rather than a rotating team.
Not sure exactly what you need yet? Turn your idea into a clear, development-ready spec with thesoftware brief generatorbefore we talk.
What I build with Laravel
Laravel suits complex web applications where reliability, security and maintainability matter. These are the builds it does best.
SaaS platforms
Multi-tenant SaaS with accounts, subscriptions and billing done properly from the start, on foundations you can keep building on.
Web portals & applications
Customer and staff portals, dashboards and complex web apps with secure logins, roles and real business logic.
Business systems
Bespoke operational systems for job tracking, scheduling, stock, CRM and reporting, all in one reliable place.
APIs & integrations
Robust REST and JSON APIs, plus integrations that connect Laravel cleanly to the other tools your business runs.
Complex websites
Websites that go well beyond a CMS: custom logic, member areas, tools and calculators that a page builder simply cannot deliver.
Maintenance & modernisation
Take on, tidy up and extend an existing Laravel application, or modernise an ageing PHP system onto a solid, current stack.
Why Laravel, and why me
Laravel gives you a modern, secure, well-documented foundation with a huge ecosystem behind it. Paired with a specialist who owns the whole build, that means fewer surprises and software that lasts.
- A mature, secure framework trusted for production business systems
- Clean, tested, maintainable code, not a tangle you cannot hand on
- React and TypeScript on the front where a richer interface is needed
- MySQL and sensible data design so your system stays fast as it grows
- You are never locked in: you own the code and can move it anywhere
- One accountable developer across the whole stack, front to back
Real products I've designed and shipped.
I don't just talk about this work, I ship it. Here are products I've built end to end.
- SaaS · Bookings & paymentsPatchBooking and payment software for tradespeople.View case study
- SaaS · Knowledge & policy managementDirectiveA team's source of truth for policies and procedures.View case study
- SaaS · Consumer wellbeing appMabliA calm, private space for you and your relationship.View case study
A Laravel developer for the whole UK
I work remotely with businesses and agencies across the UK, from Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester to London, Bristol and beyond. I also work white-label for agencies that need Laravel expertise behind their own brand.
- Sheffield
- Leeds
- Manchester
- London
- Birmingham
- Exeter
- Bristol
- Nottingham
- UK-wide, remote-first
Laravel questions
What is Laravel used for?
Laravel is a PHP framework for building complex, data-driven web applications: SaaS platforms, portals, dashboards and business systems. It handles the heavy lifting around security, users, databases and structure, which makes it a dependable foundation for software you plan to run for years.
Is Laravel good for complex websites?
Yes. Laravel is a strong choice when a website needs more than a CMS can offer, such as custom logic, member areas, integrations, tools and calculators. It is built for applications rather than simple brochure sites.
Do you work as a white-label Laravel agency?
Yes. I regularly build under other agencies' brands. Your client sees your team, you keep the relationship, and I handle the Laravel build behind the scenes. See the partnerships page for how that works.
Can you take over an existing Laravel project?
Often, yes. I can take on, tidy up and extend an existing Laravel application, or modernise an older PHP system onto a current, well-structured stack. I start by understanding what you have before recommending anything.
Do you build Laravel systems across the UK?
Yes. I am based in Sheffield and work remotely with clients across the UK. Most projects run over calls and screen-sharing, so location is rarely a constraint.
Got a project like this in mind?
Tell me what you're trying to build or fix. The first conversation is free and it's with me, the developer, not a salesperson.
Or email me at josh@thackr.co.uk