№ 02 / WEB APPS
Web Apps
Custom portals, dashboards, tools, and workflows built around your business.
A web app is what you build when off-the-shelf software almost fits but not quite, or when the thing you do is the business, not a side process. Customer portals, internal tools, dashboards, booking systems, small subscription apps, industry-specific calculators, one-off automations that save a person twenty hours a week.
We build those. Scoped in writing, priced as a fixed number, and delivered with a support plan so the thing you just paid to build does not rot six months after launch.
§ 01 / WHAT YOU GET
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A written scope before a line of code
Every engagement starts with a short scope document. What the app does, what the main screens look like, what data it stores, what it connects to (your existing tools, payments, email, etc.), and what is explicitly out of scope. You approve that before we start building.
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A fixed price tied to the scope
Not an hourly estimate that drifts. A number you can budget against, with a clear change-order process if the scope shifts mid-project. No surprise invoices.
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Direct access from scope to launch
Screens, server, database, login system, going live. You work directly with the person designing, building, and launching it, so nothing falls between teams. No handoffs. No layers. No confusion.
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Hosted in the right place for the job
Some apps belong on a small server we run, some belong on bigger managed platforms, some need more. We pick what fits the app and your budget, not what looks good on an invoice.
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Thirty days of post-launch support included
The first month after launch is when the real bugs show up. That window is covered. After that, a support retainer keeps it maintained, patched, and watched.
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You own the code
You get the code itself, the keys to publish updates, and a written handoff. If you ever want to take it to another developer, you can. That is the opposite of how a lot of this industry works, on purpose.
§ 02 / WHY US
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Direct access from start to finish
No context gets lost in a handoff between teams because there are no handoffs. The person scoping is the person building is the person fixing the bug at 9 p.m.
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Fixed scope, fair price, no padding
We quote what the work actually takes, not what we think we can get away with. If a smaller approach solves the problem, we recommend it even when it costs less.
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Boring technology where it matters
We build with tools that are stable, well-documented, and widely used, so the app you pay for today is still maintainable in five years. No chasing the latest fad in software.
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We run the hosting too, if you want
A web app that nobody maintains becomes a security risk. Our support plans cover hosting, security updates, backups, and monitoring, so the person who built it stays accountable for keeping it online and current.
§ 03 / FIT CHECK
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Businesses with a specific workflow, product, or tool they need built right, who value clarity over hourly billing, and who want direct access to the person responsible for the result.
// NOT A FIT
Venture-scale products that need a team of ten to ship in six weeks, or cheap quick-build apps where quality does not matter. Both exist. Both have their place. It is not this.
§ 04 / PRICING
Pricing for Web Apps lives on the main services page, so there is one source of truth when anything changes.
SEE WEB APPS PRICING →§ 05 / COMMON QUESTIONS
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How do I know if I need a custom web app or off-the-shelf software?
+Usually off-the-shelf is the right call. We wrote a whole blog post on how to decide. If Airtable, a spreadsheet, or an existing SaaS tool gets you most of the way, we will tell you so rather than build around it.
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How long does a custom web app take to build?
+A Starter single-purpose tool is typically four to eight weeks. A Standard multi-user app with logins and connections to other tools runs eight to sixteen. Complex builds are scoped individually before a number gets quoted.
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What stack do you build on?
+Usually TypeScript with a modern framework like Astro or Next.js on the front end, a Node or Python back end, and a managed Postgres database. The stack is chosen per project. What matters is that it is stable, documented, and maintainable.
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Can you take over an existing app someone else built?
+Yes, after a review. We look at the existing code, document what is there, and tell you plainly whether it is worth continuing or whether starting fresh is cheaper in the long run. The review itself is billed small and flat.
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Do you work on retainer after launch?
+Most web app clients move to an Essential, Standard, or Pro support retainer after the thirty days of included support end. Uptime monitoring, security updates, backups, and a pool of edit hours. That is how custom software stays alive.
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Who owns the code and the data?
+You do. Always. You get the code, the keys to publish updates, the database, and a handoff document. If you ever want to move it or hand it to another developer, you can, with no legal or practical gatekeeping from us.
§ 06 / GET IN TOUCH
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