Custom Laravel applications
Portals, dashboards, directories and internal systems with authentication, roles and permissions, and admin screens designed around your team.
Laravel & PHP
Laravel platforms built to grow — and old PHP brought up to date.
Bespoke portals, marketplaces and business systems in Laravel, plus upgrades for ageing PHP code that still runs your operations but nobody wants to touch.
LaravelPHP 8MySQLPostgreSQLRedisQueues
- Best for
- Teams with bespoke workflows or an ageing PHP codebase
- Start with
- A call and, for existing apps, a code review
- Ways to work
- Custom quote, retainer or hourly
- Where
- Lagos · remote, worldwide
Overview
A mature framework, used with discipline.
Laravel gives a team a lot for free — authentication, queues, testing, a clean database layer — which is why it suits bespoke business software so well. The difference between a Laravel app that ages gracefully and one that becomes a liability is discipline: clear modules, tests on the critical paths, and a data model designed before the first screen.
We also look after the PHP that already runs your business. Many organisations depend on applications written years ago on PHP versions that no longer receive security fixes. We stabilise them first, then modernise piece by piece, so the business never has to stop for a rewrite.
Whether we are building new or rescuing old, you get code in your repository, documentation your next developer can follow, and deployments that do not depend on one person’s laptop.
Who it’s for
- Businesses whose process does not fit off-the-shelf software
- Marketplaces, e-commerce and membership platforms
- Teams running an older PHP application that is hard to change
- Companies that need a Laravel developer to extend an existing product
What we deliver
What you get
E-commerce and marketplaces
Stores and multi-vendor platforms on Laravel or Bagisto, with Paystack and other gateways, inventory and order workflows.
APIs for web and mobile
Versioned, documented APIs with Sanctum or Passport authentication for your front end, mobile app or partners.
Legacy PHP modernisation
Moving old PHP 5/7 code to supported versions and to Laravel step by step, with tests added as we go.
Performance at scale
Query tuning, caching, queues and horizontal scaling so the app stays responsive as traffic grows.
Code reviews and rescue
A clear written assessment of an existing codebase — security, structure, dependencies — and a plan to fix the riskiest problems first.
Signs you need this
This is for you if…
- Your application runs on a PHP version that no longer gets security updates.
- Small changes take weeks because nobody understands the code.
- Pages slow down badly when traffic rises or reports run.
- You are stitching together spreadsheets and SaaS tools to run one process.
- Your original developer has moved on and there is no documentation.
- You need a marketplace, directory or portal that no plugin does properly.
Tech stack
Tools we reach for
Framework
LaravelPHP 8LivewireInertiaBlade
Data and performance
MySQLPostgreSQLRedisLaravel HorizonQueues
Commerce
BagistoPaystackFlutterwaveStripe
Quality and delivery
PestPHPUnitPHPStanGitHub ActionsLaravel Forge
How we work
A clear process, from first call to handover.
Discover or audit
For new builds, workflows and data. For existing apps, a code and infrastructure review with a written summary.
Architecture
Data model, modules, integrations and hosting plan agreed before development starts.
Build in increments
Features delivered to a staging server in short cycles, with automated tests on the most critical parts.
Launch or cut over
Migrations rehearsed, data moved safely and rollbacks ready, so the business keeps running.
Support and scale
Monitoring, updates and performance work as usage grows, on a retainer or as needed.
Proof
Work we can point to
~300k
Songuyo e-commerce platform
Our founder led the architecture of a Laravel e-commerce backend designed to handle around 300,000 requests a day.
+25%
NBA Edo State member directory
A Laravel directory with role-based access, secure registration and advanced search; user engagement rose by 25%. Built via Givitec Software Company.
Open source
Bagisto Paystack gateway
A published package that adds Paystack payments to the Bagisto v2 Laravel e-commerce platform.
Ways to work
Pick the model that fits the work.
Fixed-scope packages
Clearly defined deliverables at a fixed price — ideal for websites, audits and well-understood builds.
See packagesCustom quote
For bespoke products and platforms: a short discovery, then a written proposal with milestones and a fixed or capped price.
Request a quoteMonthly retainer
Ongoing support, maintenance and improvement with a guaranteed response time and a set number of hours each month.
Discuss a retainerHourly / daily
Flexible time-and-materials help for troubleshooting, code reviews, consulting and team augmentation.
Book timeQuestions
Frequently asked questions
Can’t see your question? Ask us directly — you’ll get a straight, practical answer, even if it’s “you don’t need us for this”.
Why Laravel rather than another framework?
Laravel is mature, well documented and widely used, with first-class tools for queues, authentication, testing and deployment. It is quick to build with and easy to hire for later, which protects your investment.
Can you work on an old PHP application that is not in Laravel?
Yes. We often start by stabilising the existing code — upgrading PHP, fixing security holes, adding tests around fragile parts — and then move features into Laravel gradually rather than attempting a risky big-bang rewrite.
Is PHP still a good choice in 2026?
Modern PHP is fast, typed and actively maintained, and it runs a large part of the web. The risk is not PHP itself but unsupported versions and unstructured code — both of which can be fixed.
Can the app handle a lot of traffic?
With the right architecture, yes. Caching, queues, database indexing and scaling the web tier all play a part. Our founder led the architecture of a Laravel store designed for around 300,000 requests a day, and we design with growth in mind from the start.
Do you write tests?
Yes, focused on what would hurt most if it broke: payments, permissions, calculations and data imports. We would rather have strong tests on critical paths than a large number of shallow ones.
Where will it be hosted?
Wherever suits your budget and scale: a managed VPS, a cloud provider, or shared hosting for small apps. We set up deployments so releases are one command, not a manual file upload.
Can you join our existing team?
Yes. We can take on features, review pull requests or lead a migration while following your coding standards and workflow.
Have something in mind? Let’s scope it.
Tell us what you’re building, or what’s broken. We’ll come back with questions, a suggested approach and the simplest sensible next step — no obligation.