Whether you need a new application built, an existing one rescued, or ongoing development support, I bring 8+ years of Laravel expertise to your project.
I've been working with Laravel since version 5, building everything from simple APIs to complex enterprise applications.
Building bespoke Laravel applications tailored to your business needs, from internal tools to customer-facing platforms.
RESTful APIs, third-party integrations, and webhook implementations.
Database query optimisation, caching strategies, lazy loading, and scaling solutions to keep your application fast.
Implementing Laravel security best practices, data encryption, secure authentication, and GDPR compliance.
Upgrading old Laravel versions, refactoring legacy code, and implementing modern patterns and practices.
Comprehensive test suites with Pest, feature tests, end-to-end tests with Cypress, and CI/CD pipeline setup.
Modern tools and frameworks for building exceptional Laravel applications
Laravel
Vue.js
Tailwind CSS
MySQL
AWS
Also experienced with:
Choose the retainer that fits your needs.
Perfect for ongoing maintenance and small feature additions.
£1,125 per month
15 hours @ £75/hour
Get startedIdeal for consistent feature development and improvements.
£2,100 per month
30 hours @ £70/hour
Get startedFor major features, refactoring, or accelerated development.
£2,925 per month
45 hours @ £65/hour
Get startedReal feedback from businesses I've helped transform with Laravel
"It has been a great experience working with Joe over the last 9 months. They took my really loose brief (I’m not technically literate at all) for an SAAS product and turned it into a reality."
"I would absolutely recommend Joe to anyone considering a web application build."
"The process was very smooth. It’s rare in software development in my experience to be able to produce a system as complex as the one that was delivered in this project with as little friction, and as close to timeline, as was achieved with HiTide."
Everything you need to know about working with me on Laravel projects
I work with all modern Laravel versions (8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.x) and can also help upgrade legacy applications from older versions. I stay up-to-date with the latest Laravel releases and best practices.
Absolutely! I frequently collaborate with in-house teams, providing expertise, code reviews, and mentoring. I can work within your existing workflows and use your preferred communication tools.
Yes, API development is a core part of my Laravel work. I build RESTful APIs and can implement authentication with Sanctum or Passport. I also ensure proper documentation and testing.
You purchase a block of hours each month at a discounted rate. I track time transparently and provide regular updates on hours used and work completed. I send a weekly report with all time used and items completed that week.
Yes, with an additional fee for "ASAP" requests. Priority support is included with all retainer packages.
I identify bottlenecks and improve your application speed.
I'm a strong advocate for testing. I write unit tests, feature tests, and browser tests using Pest.
Real projects showcasing my Laravel development expertise
Built a niche financial services tool that transformed a company into a serious industry supplier with new revenue streams.
Built a niche software product that serves as both a marketing tool and profitable business addition, achieving positive ROI within months.
Full system rebuild of a niche SaaS platform that replaced spreadsheets for thousands of users with complex data security and compliance features.
Whether you need a new application built, help with an existing project, or ongoing support, let's discuss how I can help.
