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See how we shipped production PHP apps in 8-12 weeks. 200+ case studies from 50+ countries with real metrics.
We build custom PHP applications — from REST APIs to full-scale SaaS platforms. Using modern stacks like Laravel 11, Symfony 7, and PHP 8.3 with strict typing, we ship production-ready code every time.
Every project includes a fixed-price Roadmap phase (2 weeks, $5K). Full builds run 8-12 weeks with pricing from $80K to $250K depending on complexity. All code passes automated tests and manual code reviews.
Who hires us: CTOs who need a battle-tested partner for Laravel apps, startup founders launching PHP-based MVPs with Stripe and Twilio, and product managers migrating legacy PHP to modern frameworks.
Types of software we ship.
Custom Laravel applications
Enterprise-grade Laravel apps with queue workers, Redis caching, multi-tenant architecture, and full test coverage.
PHP REST API development
High-throughput REST APIs built with Symfony, API Platform, JWT authentication, and OpenAPI documentation.
WordPress plugin development
Custom WordPress plugins using Composer, PHP 8.3, and integration with third-party APIs and custom post types.
Legacy PHP migration
Migrate from PHP 5.6 or custom frameworks to Laravel 11 with full test suites and zero-downtime deployment.
PHP ecommerce platforms
Custom WooCommerce builds or headless ecommerce with Vue.js frontend, PHP backend, and Stripe payments.
Custom PHP CMS
Bespoke content management with Laravel Nova, custom Gutenberg blocks, and REST endpoints for headless frontends.
PHP SaaS / subscription platforms
Recurring billing with Stripe, user roles and permissions, admin dashboards, and usage tracking in PHP.
PHP integration middleware
Custom PHP middleware connecting ERP, CRM, or legacy systems via REST APIs, queues, and MySQL replication.
We build for every business type.
Professional services
Healthcare
Ecommerce
Finance
Media & publishing
Case study results from PHP projects
Every project ships with measurable results.
Our PHP case studies show real outcomes. One client reduced page load time by 60% after migrating to Laravel. Another increased API throughput by 3x using PHP 8.3 and Redis.
We track uptime, response time, and revenue impact. Every case study includes before and after metrics so you can see exactly what changed.
How we build PHP differently
Our case studies show why IRPR delivers.
Most shops start coding without a spec. We run a 2-week Roadmap that locks scope and price. That is why our on-time delivery rate is 98%.
We also own the code. You get full source, CI/CD, and monitoring from day one. Every case study documents the exact stack and metrics.
- No fixed scope
- Hourly billing surprises
- No CI/CD pipeline
- Untested legacy code
- No post-launch monitoring
- No written case studies
- Fixed price from week 2
- 2-week Roadmap phase
- GitHub Actions CI/CD
- Full test coverage (PHPUnit + Pest)
- Sentry error tracking + New Relic
- Published case studies with metrics
Our PHP development process
We follow a repeatable 4-phase process.
Phase one is the Roadmap. You pay $5K for a fixed-scope spec and price. We do not start building until you approve.
Phase two is development. We work in 2-week sprints with daily commits and staging deployments. You see progress every day.
What ships with your PHP project
Every case study includes these deliverables.
You get more than code. We hand over everything needed to run, debug, and improve your application.
Clients tell us the documentation and monitoring dashboards save weeks of onboarding for new developers.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
- Staging environment with HTTPS and cron jobs
- PHPUnit and Pest test suites with 90%+ coverage
- Sentry error tracking
- New Relic performance monitoring
- One-page architecture diagram (Mermaid)
- Admin dashboard with user management
- Post-launch deploy docs and runbook
What we ship in this practice.
Laravel SaaS for property management
Built a multi-tenant SaaS in 10 weeks using Laravel, PostgreSQL, and Stripe. Client now processes $2M in monthly rent payments with 99.9% uptime.
PHP API for healthcare scheduling
Developed a HIPAA-compliant scheduling API with Symfony and MySQL. Reduced appointment booking time by 40% for a network of 50 clinics.
Custom WooCommerce for subscription boxes
Built a headless WooCommerce store with Vue.js frontend and custom PHP plugin. Increased subscription retention by 25% within 3 months.
Legacy migration for fintech platform
Migrated a PHP 5.6 monolithic app to Laravel 11 in 14 weeks. Cut server costs by 50% and improved response time by 3x.
EdTech CMS with content analytics
Built a custom PHP CMS for an online learning platform with Laravel Nova. Handles 500K monthly active users with 99.9% uptime.
PHP middleware for logistics
Created custom PHP middleware integrating Salesforce and warehouse ERP. Reduced data entry errors by 90% and saved 20 hours per week.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price from the Roadmap
You pay $5K for the Roadmap phase. After that, the full build has a fixed price. No hourly billing, no surprises — 98% of our projects finish on budget.
200+ PHP projects shipped
We have built over 200 PHP applications for clients in 50 countries. Every project includes a written case study with real metrics.
Modern PHP stack (8.3+)
We use PHP 8.3, Laravel 11, Symfony 7, and modern tooling like PHPStan and Rector. Your codebase stays current for years.
HIPAA and PCI-DSS compliant builds
We have built HIPAA-compliant PHP apps for healthcare and PCI-DSS compliant payment apps. All code follows OWASP and SOC 2 control standards.
Full ownership and documentation
You own every line of code. We hand over architecture diagrams, API docs (OpenAPI), and deployment runbooks. No vendor lock-in.
98% on-time delivery
Our 2-week Roadmap phase locks scope and risk. Since 2018, 98% of our projects shipped on or before the deadline. Over 200 case studies prove it.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
Related services and industries.
Ready to build? Let's talk.
30-minute discovery call. No deck. We'll tell you honestly what it takes, how long, and how much.
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