PHP & dependency upgrades
Move towards a supported PHP release, resolve incompatible code and review the libraries, extensions and hosting configuration it depends on.
Legacy PHP · Frameworks · Custom applications
PHP upgrades & software repair.
Keep your business moving. We diagnose faults, update ageing PHP and address security risks in the web systems you rely on.
Websites & eCommerce / CRM & admin / Business systems
Help for your existing PHP system
Your software matters.
Let’s get it working properly.
A hosting deadline, a failed update or a system nobody wants to touch. You need to know what is wrong, what is at risk and what it will take to put it right.
We work with existing PHP applications, including software built by other developers. The starting point is understanding your system, not assuming you need a replacement.
Discuss your PHP issue
Let’s fix what’s holding you back.
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Your host is retiring an old PHP version
Find the compatibility issues before a forced upgrade interrupts the business.
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A website or essential feature has broken
Trace errors in forms, logins, payments, integrations or the tools your team uses.
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You have security concerns or an inherited system
Understand the exposure, prioritise fixes and establish a maintainable way forward.
A clear first step
Start with a diagnosis.
Decide with a plan.
We agree the scope and fee for an initial technical review before work starts. You get a practical basis for deciding what to repair, upgrade or replace.
Talk through your situation-
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A plain-English diagnosis
What we found, the likely causes and the parts of the business affected.
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Priorities, not just a list of problems
Urgent fixes, upgrade dependencies and improvements that can be planned later.
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A scoped route to repair
Recommended work, an estimate, testing requirements and a controlled release plan.
From the public website to the back office
Repair the fault. Address the underlying risk.
Website & system repair
Diagnose front-end symptoms and back-end causes, from broken enquiries and checkout flows to CRM records, reporting and scheduled tasks.
Front-end · Back-end · Integrations
Security review & hardening
Review access controls, data handling, sessions, uploads and configuration. Address identified weaknesses and reduce unnecessary exposure.
Application code · Permissions · Configuration
Support your compliance requirements
Bring your audit findings, hosting requirements or customer security questions. We can help identify and remediate technical gaps, with a record of changes and tests. A PHP upgrade alone is not a compliance certificate or a guarantee of security.
Careful changes to important software
Protect the workflows your business depends on.
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01 / Understand
Map the system and the risk
Agree authorised access, review the code and environment, and identify critical journeys with your team.
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02 / Repair & test
Work away from the live system
Use a separate test environment where practical. Check affected workflows, integrations and data before release.
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03 / Release & hand over
Make the change with a plan
Agree backups, a release window and rollback arrangements. Document the changes and remaining maintenance needs.
Experience behind the advice
We build the systems behind the website, too.
Our work spans bespoke content management, online retail and business software. These projects show how we connect what customers see with the tools a business needs.
Before we start
A few useful answers.
Can you work on a site you didn’t build?
Yes. We start by reviewing the available source code, hosting and documentation. Access, licensing and the condition of the software determine what is practical. We will explain any limits before agreeing the work.
Does old PHP mean my website has been hacked?
No. An unsupported version is a risk indicator, not proof of a breach. It no longer receives upstream security fixes. We check the actual environment and application, rather than assuming a version change resolves every weakness. See PHP’s current support schedule.
Will the upgrade disrupt the business?
We aim to minimise disruption through testing and a planned release. Some systems need a maintenance window. We identify that early, agree a suitable time and prepare a rollback approach; we do not promise zero downtime before reviewing the system.
What will it cost, and how soon can you help?
That depends on the system, access and urgency. Tell us about the symptoms and any deadline. We will confirm availability and propose the scope and fee for diagnosis, then estimate the remedial work. Sending an enquiry does not commit you to paid work.
What if I suspect an active security incident?
Tell us that first and contact your hosting provider immediately. Avoid sending credentials or sensitive records through this form. This is a consultancy enquiry service, not a monitored emergency response line; we will confirm whether we can assist and where specialist incident response is needed.
Let’s work out the next step
Tell us what needs attention.
A brief description and any deadline are enough to start. No technical brief needed. We’ll reply by email with questions and a proposed next step.