Custom Laravel Development That Delivers.
Bespoke web applications built to your exact requirements — from SaaS platforms to subscription systems, APIs and data-driven tools.
Discuss Your Project →When a Website Isn't Enough
Most small business websites can be built on WordPress. But some projects need something more — a real application with its own database structure, business logic, user accounts, billing, APIs and custom workflows that no off-the-shelf plugin can replicate.
That's where Laravel comes in. It's a mature, battle-tested PHP framework used by businesses of all sizes to build custom web applications — fast to develop on, straightforward to maintain and built to scale. Whether you have a specific product idea or need a tool built around your business processes, a custom Laravel build gives you exactly what you need and nothing you don't.
With 20+ years of development experience — including fully deployed SaaS products, large-scale content platforms and subscription services — this is work that gets done properly and shipped.
What I Build
Custom Laravel applications across a range of use cases — from MVP to production.
SaaS Applications
Full software-as-a-service products — user accounts, subscription management, dashboards and all the infrastructure that makes a product launch possible.
Subscription Billing
Integrated billing via Paddle, LemonSqueezy and other platforms — subscription plans, trial periods and customer self-service for upgrades and cancellations.
REST APIs & Integrations
Clean, well-structured APIs that connect your application to third-party services or power your own front-end, mobile app or embedded widget.
Custom CMS & Admin Panels
Bespoke content management and admin tools tailored to how your team actually works — not a generic platform forced into your workflow.
Multi-Tenant Systems
Applications where multiple clients each get their own isolated environment — with shared infrastructure keeping costs down and security kept tight.
Embeddable Widgets & SDKs
Custom JavaScript widgets and embeddable tools — built in TypeScript, served via a Laravel backend API, designed to run cleanly on any third-party website.
Recent Laravel Work
Two live examples from the portfolio.
Goklix
A full SaaS product built from scratch — an embeddable gauge-style voting widget authored in TypeScript that works in any browser, backed by a Laravel API. Includes a customer dashboard, subscription billing via Paddle and LemonSqueezy, widget configuration and vote analytics. Sole developer throughout.
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Cheats.co
Large-scale content platform for gaming guides built on Laravel. Custom CMS managing thousands of articles, now backed by AI-powered content generation to scale output at pace.
View in portfolio →Common Questions
What is a freelance Laravel developer?
A freelance Laravel developer builds custom web applications using the Laravel PHP framework — without being tied to a single agency or employer. You get dedicated, experienced development on your project without agency overhead or the commitment of a full-time hire.
Is Laravel the right choice for my project?
Laravel is a strong fit for any project that needs real application logic — user authentication, billing, APIs, admin panels or a data model that goes beyond what a CMS can handle. If you're not sure whether you need a custom build or something more off-the-shelf, get in touch and we can talk it through honestly.
How long does a custom Laravel application take to build?
It depends heavily on scope. A straightforward internal tool or MVP might take four to eight weeks. A full SaaS product with billing, user management, an admin panel and an embeddable widget will take longer. Every project starts with a scoping conversation to give you a realistic timeline before any commitment is made.
How much does Laravel development cost?
Custom application development is priced on scope — there's no single rate that covers every project. After a short discovery call, you'll get a clear, fixed quote with no ambiguity about what's included. Get in touch to start that conversation.
Can you take over or extend an existing Laravel application?
Yes. Whether you need new features added to an existing codebase, a performance review, a security audit or help rescuing a project that has stalled — that's all on the table. The first step is usually a code review to understand what you're working with.
Do you work with clients outside the Midlands?
Fully. Most Laravel development work is done remotely — location doesn't matter. Based in Lichfield, but regularly working with clients across the UK.