Laravel Project Rescue & Recovery

Matthew Johnson

Starting at

$

75

/hr

About this service

Summary

Stuck with a messy codebase or a project going off the rails?
I’ll step in to investigate, diagnose, and provide a clear, actionable plan to get things back on track — whether that means fixing it myself, handing off to your team, or helping you outsource it with confidence.

Process

1. Discovery & Access
We’ll start with a call to understand the problem, gain access to relevant codebases, tools, and documentation, and establish what “success” looks like for you.
2. Deep Dive Investigation
I’ll perform a thorough technical and architectural audit of your platform — code, integrations, infrastructure — to identify the root issues.
3. Report & Roadmap
You’ll receive a written Investigative Outcomes Document, followed by a Plan to Proceed with options prioritised by value, effort, and risk. This may include quick wins, strategic overhauls, or stabilisation steps.
4. Optional Execution
If needed, I can deliver the fixes directly, collaborate with your internal team, or help you hand off to another engineer with clear specs in hand.

FAQs

  • How quickly can you start?

    Typically within 1–3 business days, depending on availability. If it’s urgent, let me know — I’ll always try to accommodate priority cases.

  • What do you need access to?

    Ideally: the codebase (Git or zip), database (if applicable), hosting environment, and any existing documentation or notes. If access is partial or chaotic, that’s fine — I’ll work with what you’ve got.

  • Can you work alongside my current developer or team?

    Absolutely. I’m happy to collaborate with internal developers, contractors, or agencies. I can provide support, code reviews, and architectural guidance — or focus on specific areas while your team handles the rest. The goal is to stabilise and move forward together, not step on anyone’s toes.

What's included

  • Investigative Outcomes Document

    A concise technical audit outlining the current state of your codebase. This identifies critical issues, assesses code quality and stability, and triages the most effective strategies for rescuing and stabilising your project.

  • Plan to Proceed Options

    A tailored roadmap offering clear options on how to move forward. Whether it’s securing “quick wins,” resolving technical debt, or preparing for rebuild, this document prioritises outcomes that serve your business goals — not just your code.

  • Improvement Specification Brief

    A clear, structured document outlining recommended future improvements. Whether you’re handing this off to me, outsourcing to another engineer, or briefing your in-house team, this spec ensures continuity, clarity, and momentum — so progress doesn’t stall when the rescue is done.

  • Kickstart Session (Optional)

    A 30–45 min strategy call to walk through the findings, answer questions, and align on next steps — from internal handover to bringing me in for follow-on work.

  • Implemented Improvements (Optional)

    Where agreed, I’ll directly deliver fixes, improvements, or features identified during investigation. This might include resolving urgent bugs, stabilising performance, or beginning technical debt recovery — scoped to match your priorities and timelines.

Skills and tools

Frontend Engineer

Software Engineer

Fullstack Engineer

Laravel

Laravel

PHP

PHP

Vue.js

Vue.js

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