Retainer, takeover and audit
Software is never finished. It's either looked after or it decays. I keep your web app, SaaS or website secure and up to date, and build on it when your business needs it.
Free and no strings attached. Reply within 1 business day.
[01]Who it's for
You have a product in production that nobody is really looking after anymore.
You've lost touch with your previous developer or agency and are left with code nobody knows.
You're running outdated versions of Laravel, PHP or Node and know it's a risk.
You have a long wishlist but no dedicated developer to work through it.
You need technical advice on decisions, but not a full-time hire.
Sound like you?
Tell me about your project[02]Deliverables
Maintenance is about avoiding expensive surprises, and about having a developer who knows the code when you need one.
[03]Four ways to work together
Not everyone needs the same thing. These are the four ways I help with products in production.
Many clients start with a code audit or a takeover and move to an ongoing agreement once they've seen how I work. You can also start straight away with a retainer if you already know what you have.
Whatever the model, the code lives in your repository and the important parts get written down. That keeps you independent, of me too.
A fixed number of hours per month for maintenance and development. Predictable for you, and the code gets looked after continuously.
You have a product someone else built. I get to know the code, document the essentials and take over.
A well-defined review of code, security and hosting with a prioritized report. Fixed price, and the report is yours.
Advice on architecture, vendors and roadmap when you don't have a CTO but need someone to think it through with you.
[04]Process
The first stretch is about getting to know your product. After that, it becomes routine.
20 minutes, free. You tell me about the product and what worries you most.
I review the code, hosting and security and put together a prioritized plan, most critical first.
Updates, backups and monitoring get put in place, so the foundation is secure.
We agree on a fixed rhythm with time for improvements and a short status on what got done.
Typical timelineWe agree on a timeline that fits the task
Start with an intro call[05]Pricing
A retainer is a fixed monthly price for an agreed number of hours. A code audit has a fixed price. You get both in writing before we start.
Price
Priced to fit the scope
You'll know the price before we start.
All prices exclude VAT. I only work with businesses.
Typical timelineWe agree on a timeline that fits the task
[06]Stack
I mainly maintain products built with Laravel, PHP and modern JavaScript.
[07]FAQ
Yes. I start with a review and give you an honest assessment of quality, risks and priorities. You'll know what you have before you decide anything.
Updates, monitoring, backups and a set number of hours for fixes and improvements. Bigger jobs are scoped separately, so you always know what you're paying for.
It's written into the agreement, so there's no guesswork. We agree on what counts as critical and how you reach me.
Fair question. Your code lives in your own repository, it's documented, and it's built with widely used tools that lots of developers know. Another developer can take over if needed.
A report with the biggest risks and improvements, prioritized and with an estimate of what each fix costs. You can use it whether or not you continue with me.
Yes. Many smaller companies don't need a full-time CTO, but they do need someone to help with technical decisions. That can be part of a retainer.
Tell me what you have and what worries you. You'll get an honest take on how to keep it healthy.
Free and no strings attached. Reply within 1 business day.
Guides
MaintenanceGuide
Web application maintenance explained: updates, monitoring, backups, incident response and hosting after launch, who owns what, and how to budget in EUR.
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AIGuide
Maintaining AI-generated code gets pricier every month without a plan. See what duplicated logic, missing tests and stale packages cost you by month 12.
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Software developmentList
12 code quality signs you can check without reading code: release frequency, tests, error rates and key-person risk, plus the questions to ask your developer.
14 min read
MaintenanceGuide
How to migrate web app hosting without downtime: a step-by-step plan for DNS, database sync, cutover and rollback, from an EU-based freelance developer.
13 min read
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