Web App Development
We build web applications: portals, booking systems, marketplaces, and internal tools that people log into and use every day. Scoped in phases so you see working software early.
At a glance
- Timeline
- Most first releases take 8 to 16 weeks. Later phases are scoped one at a time.
- You get
- Discovery and scope for the first release
- User flows and interface design
- Front end, back end, and database
- Tools
- React and Next.js, Node.js and TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Supabase or custom APIs
- Price
- A fixed, written quote. Free to ask.
Page reviewed October 2026
What this covers
A website mostly shows information. A web app lets people do things: book, order, manage an account, track a job, approve a request. That means accounts and permissions, a database, business rules, and a lot more testing.
We start by narrowing the first version to the features that prove the idea or remove the biggest pain. Everything else goes on a list for later. This gets real users into the product sooner and stops budget being spent on features nobody ends up using.
We work in two-week cycles with a demo at the end of each, so you're never waiting months to see progress. The code is yours, lives in your repository, and follows conventions any competent developer can pick up.
Is this right for you?
You'll get the most out of it if any of these sound familiar:
- Your team runs a core process on spreadsheets and email threads.
- Customers ask for a portal to check status, documents, or orders.
- You have a product idea and need a working version to test with users.
- An off-the-shelf tool covers 70% of what you need and the rest is painful workarounds.
What you get
Included in a typical engagement:
- Discovery and scope for the first release
- User flows and interface design
- Front end, back end, and database
- Authentication, roles, and permissions
- Automated tests and staging environment
- Deployment, monitoring, and handover documentation
How it works
Most first releases take 8 to 16 weeks. Later phases are scoped one at a time.
Discovery
We map users, workflows, and rules, then agree on the smallest useful first release.
Design
Clickable prototypes so you can test the flows before code is written.
Build in cycles
Two-week cycles with a working demo at the end of each.
Launch and support
Production deployment, monitoring, and a support period for fixes and adjustments.
What affects the price
Every quote is fixed and written down before work starts. These are the things that move it:
- Number of user roles and screens
- Integrations with payment, CRM, or legacy systems
- Compliance requirements such as HIPAA or SOC 2 readiness
- Real-time features, file processing, or heavy reporting
Mistakes we plan around
The problems we see most often when this work is rushed:
- Trying to build every feature in version one.
- Skipping automated tests to save time, then losing much more time later.
- Building on a developer's personal accounts instead of company-owned ones.
Web App Development questions
How much does a web app cost?
It depends on the number of user roles, screens, and integrations. We price the first release as a fixed scope after discovery, so you know the cost before development starts.
How long does it take to build a web app?
A focused first release usually takes 8 to 16 weeks. We'd rather launch something smaller sooner and build on real feedback.
Will we own the code?
Yes. The code lives in your repository and accounts from day one.
Can you work with our in-house developers?
Yes. We can lead the build, work alongside your team, or hand over to them with documentation and pairing sessions.
What happens after launch?
There's a support period for fixes. After that, most clients keep us on a monthly plan for improvements, or take it in-house.
Often paired with
Services clients commonly combine with this one.
- SaaS Development
Subscription software products with accounts, billing, and multi-tenant data done right.
- Admin Dashboard Development
Internal dashboards and admin panels that let your team manage data and operations in one place.
- API Development
Well-documented APIs and integrations that connect your systems and partners reliably.
- Database Architecture
Database design, performance tuning, and migrations that keep your application fast as it grows.
Want a quote for this?
A few sentences is enough. We'll reply within one business day with questions or a suggested next step, and a fixed quote once the scope is clear.
What you can count on
- A fixed, written quote before any work starts
- Code, domain, hosting, and analytics in your name
- A progress update every week during projects
- Monthly plans that run month to month
- A reply within one business day