Custom Web Apps

Built around how your business actually works.

A process held together by spreadsheets, emails and manual work still runs, but it doesn't scale and it's eating into time you don't have. Off-the-shelf software rarely fits either: you pay for features you never touch and go without the ones you actually need.

Tell me what you're trying to build and I'll come back within 24 hours with a clear plan and a fixed quote.

Prefer to talk it through? Call 07942 985 427

What I build

Client portals

Give your clients a login where they can view their projects, download files, or track progress.

Booking systems

Let people book appointments, classes, or consultations, integrated with your calendar.

Internal dashboards

See your business data in one place. No more digging through spreadsheets.

Membership areas

Gated content, courses, or communities with user accounts and access control.

Custom forms & workflows

Multi-step forms, approval workflows, or intake processes that match how you work.

Database-driven tools

Inventory systems, directories, or any tool that needs to store and retrieve data.

This isn't just a pitch: my own Growth Engine is a live system I built and run in production. It replies to enquiries, drafts quotes and chases invoices automatically, in a trade's own voice, with nobody babysitting it. Same kind of custom-built, workflow-specific tool as a client portal or booking system, just aimed at a different job. If I can build and run that unattended, I can build the equivalent for what you need.

What's included

From £3,000
  • Discovery & planning to understand your requirements
  • User interface design tailored to your brand
  • Full development and testing
  • User authentication and security
  • Database setup and management
  • Hosting setup and deployment
  • Training on how to use and manage it
  • Documentation
  • 30 days of bug fixes after launch

How it works

1

Discovery

We dig into your requirements. What problem are we solving? Who will use it? What does success look like?

2

Design

I design the interface and user flows. You see how it'll work before any code is written.

3

Build

I build in phases, showing you progress regularly. You can test and give feedback along the way.

4

Test

Thorough testing to catch bugs and edge cases before real users touch it.

5

Launch & handover

We go live. I train you on how to use it and make sure you're confident.

Sound like the tool you're missing?

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Is this for me?

Yes, if

  • • A spreadsheet, a shared inbox or a stack of sticky notes is quietly running part of your business
  • • You've priced up off-the-shelf software and it either costs too much or does the wrong things
  • • You know what the tool needs to do, even if you can't picture how it'd look

Not yet, if

  • • You're not sure yet what the tool actually needs to do (let's talk it through first)
  • • A simpler fix, a form, a spreadsheet template, an off-the-shelf tool, would solve it for a tenth of the price. I'll tell you if that's the case

If you've got a process that's held together by spreadsheets or manual work, that's exactly what a custom tool is meant to fix. Tell me what you're trying to automate and I'll come back within 24 hours with a straight answer on whether a web app makes sense and what it'd cost.

Common questions

How long does a web app take?

Typically 6–12 weeks depending on complexity. Simple tools move faster, larger projects take longer. I'll give you a realistic timeline upfront.

What technology do you use?

Usually React or Next.js for the frontend, with a backend that suits your project. I'll recommend what makes sense once I know the scope.

Can it integrate with other tools?

Often, yes. Payment systems, calendars, email services, CRMs and other APIs are all fair game. We'll cover what you need during discovery.

Who owns the code?

You do. Once you've paid in full, the code is yours outright. You're not locked in to me.

What about ongoing maintenance?

I offer ongoing support packages if you need them, or you can manage it yourself. Either way, you'll have what you need to keep it running.

Can you start with a prototype?

Yes. If you're not sure about the full vision, we can build a minimal version first to test the idea before committing to the full build.

How much does a custom web app cost?

Custom web apps start from £3,000. The exact price depends on scope, and you'll get one fixed quote after we've properly scoped the project. That number doesn't move once work starts.

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