Laravel Development
Web Apps, APIs & More
TAG Web Design & Development builds production-grade Laravel applications for businesses across the UK. From internal tools and REST APIs to full e-commerce platforms and customer portals — we write clean, maintainable code that scales.
Laravel Services
Custom Web Applications
Bespoke Laravel apps built to your exact requirements — customer portals, booking systems, workflow tools, SaaS products, and anything else that needs real backend logic.
REST API Development
Clean, documented REST APIs for third-party integrations and third-party integrations, and service-to-service communication. Authentication, rate limiting, versioning included.
Admin Dashboards
Filament-powered or custom admin panels with user management, reporting, file uploads, and role-based access control. Designed to be used, not just built.
E-Commerce Solutions
Custom Laravel storefronts with Stripe integration. Payment gateway setup, order management, inventory tracking, and fulfillment hooks — built to your exact requirements.
Third-Party Integrations
CRM, payment, email, shipping, and accounting integrations. Stripe, Xero, Mailchimp, HubSpot, and more — connected cleanly via queued jobs and webhooks.
Legacy App Modernisation
Upgrade old Laravel versions, refactor spaghetti code, migrate from other frameworks, and add test coverage to inherited codebases.
What We Work With
I build on the Laravel ecosystem — not just the framework itself, but the tools that make production apps reliable: queues, caching, scheduled tasks, event broadcasting, and proper testing.
Every application is tested, version-controlled, and documented. You get the code, not just the product.
- Laravel 12 / PHP 8.3 — latest LTS on modern PHP
- MySQL / PostgreSQL — relational database design
- Redis — queues, caching, session storage
- Filament 3 — rapid admin panel scaffolding
- Laravel Horizon — queue monitoring and management
- PHPUnit + Pest — unit, feature, and integration tests
- Git + CI/CD — version control and automated deployment
From Brief to Production
Scoping Call
We go through your requirements, identify edge cases, and agree on scope and timeline. Fixed-price quote before any work starts.
Architecture Design
Database schema, API contracts, third-party integrations — planned on paper before a line of code is written.
Development
Iterative builds with staging deployments. You see progress throughout, not just at the end. Tests written alongside code.
Handover
Production deployment, documentation, and a walkthrough of how everything works. Source code always included.
Common Questions About Laravel Development
How much does Laravel development cost in the UK?
REST APIs from £650, admin panels from £750, custom web applications from £950, SaaS platforms from £2,000. All projects are fixed-price — agreed upfront, no day-rate surprises.
How long does a Laravel project take?
A REST API or admin panel typically takes 2–4 weeks. A full web application takes 4–10 weeks. SaaS platforms are scoped individually. A firm timeline is always agreed before work starts.
Do you write tests for Laravel applications?
Yes — PHPUnit and Pest tests alongside development. Unit tests for business logic, feature tests for HTTP endpoints, integration tests for third-party services. You get tested code, not just code.
Can you take over an existing Laravel codebase?
Yes. I regularly inherit legacy Laravel apps — audit the codebase, identify technical debt, refactor where needed, and continue development. I can replace an outgoing developer or previous agency.
Why choose Laravel over off-the-shelf CMS platforms?
Laravel is a PHP framework built for custom web applications, REST APIs, and SaaS platforms that need real backend logic. Off-the-shelf CMS platforms force you to work around their limitations. With Laravel you get a codebase built exactly for your requirements — no bloat, no plugins, no compromise.
Do you offer ongoing Laravel support and maintenance?
Yes — monthly retainers from £150/month cover updates, bug fixes, feature development, monitoring, and priority support. A developer on-call without hiring one full-time.
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