PHP web development with modern Laravel and PHP 8
Custom PHP applications, APIs and legacy code rescues from developers who write modern, tested PHP.
PHP Web Development starts at From $4,999 or $55/hour
Why PHP Web Development matters
PHP powers a large part of the web, including WordPress, Magento and many custom business systems. Modern PHP is fast and well structured, but a lot of older PHP code is not.
We build new apps with Laravel or Symfony on PHP 8, and we modernize legacy PHP systems step by step, so your business keeps running while the code improves.
What's included in our PHP Web Development service
Laravel development
Web apps, admin panels, queues and APIs with Laravel.
Symfony development
Large, structured applications with Symfony components.
Legacy upgrades
Move old PHP 5 or 7 code to PHP 8 safely, with tests.
REST and GraphQL APIs
Secure APIs for mobile apps, partners and front ends.
Database work
MySQL and PostgreSQL design, query tuning and migrations.
Maintenance
Security patches, dependency updates and bug fixes.
Is this right for you?
PHP Web Development is usually a good fit if any of these sound familiar.
- You have an old PHP system that is hard to change
- You need a custom web app built fast
- Your PHP app is slow or insecure
- You need to hand code to an in-house team later
How our PHP Web Development process works
Code review
We read your current code and list risks and quick wins.
Plan
Rebuild, refactor or extend, with costs for each option.
Develop
Sprints with code review, tests and staging deploys.
Hand over
Documentation, training and optional ongoing support.
Platforms and tools we use
- PHP 8
- Laravel
- Symfony
- MySQL
- Composer
- PHPUnit
PHP Web Development pricing
Every project is quoted at a fixed price after a short call, so you know the cost before we start.
Starting price: From $4,999 or $55/hour
What affects the price
- Number of pages, screens or features
- Integrations with other systems
- Content and copywriting needs
- Timeline and launch date
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PHP Web Development FAQs
Straight answers. Still unsure? Ask us directly.
Is PHP still a good choice in 2026?
Yes. Modern PHP 8 is fast and secure, and Laravel is one of the most productive web frameworks around. It is also easy to hire PHP developers later.
Can you take over a project from another developer?
Yes. We start with a code review, set up version control and tests if they are missing, then continue development.
Do you upgrade old PHP versions?
Yes. Old PHP versions no longer get security updates, so upgrading is important. We upgrade in stages and test each step.
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