Newcastle · Web and software development

A PHP development company in Newcastle for Laravel builds and safe upgrades.

Old PHP code can be a security risk and a maintenance headache. As a PHP development company in Newcastle, we build clean Laravel applications and upgrade ageing ones.

In-house team Serving Newcastle from Perth You own every file

At a glance

  • Modern PHP and Laravel
  • Safe upgrades
  • WordPress plugins and themes
  • Tests and code reviews
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In-house teamno outsourcing
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No lock-instay because it helps
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Australia-widePerth based

PHP development company in Newcastle: what to expect

A PHP development company in Newcastle builds web applications and APIs with Laravel and modern PHP. We also review, upgrade and secure older PHP systems without disrupting your business.

Who it suits

Organisations running older PHP code or planning a new Laravel application.

What you get

A reviewed, tested and upgraded codebase, or a clean new Laravel build.

How we start

A code review that shows what is there and what is safe to change.

Why it helps

Your system keeps trading while it becomes safer and easier to extend.

What we cover

What goes into your build

The pieces that make up the service.

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Code review

What is healthy and what is risky.

Laravel builds

Modern, structured applications, with clear notes included.

Upgrades

Moving to supported PHP versions.

Testing

Automated checks around key logic.

Plugins and themes

Custom WordPress work, explained in plain language.

Support

Fixes and enhancements as needed.

In Newcastle

Keeping PHP systems safe and supportable

Many Newcastle businesses run a PHP system written years ago, such as a job tracker, a portal or a custom website. A PHP development company in Newcastle tests it, updates the framework and moves it to a supported version, so the business can rely on it for years more.

You do not need us in the same city to get good work. Newcastle clients receive the same planning, reporting and handover as anyone else, with video meetings and shared files doing the job an office visit once did.

  • Operational systems upgraded safely
  • Quiet-period switchover
  • Documentation written

Common situations

What Newcastle clients usually ask us to solve

Industrial and logistics tools

Industrial and logistics firms often run custom PHP tools built years ago that now carry critical workflows. We stabilise, upgrade and document them without stopping operations.

Portals for customers

Customer portals built on Laravel give clients secure access to orders, documents and reports. We build them cleanly and securely.

Integrations

Integrations move data between systems. PHP back ends are a practical way to connect them, and we build them with logging and error handling.

What's included

What comes with this service.

The essentials of the service, plus the standards that come with everything we do. No hidden extras.

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  • Code review: A plain report on health, risk and quick wins
  • Upgrade plan: Steps to modern PHP versions, safely
  • Test suite: Automated checks that protect against regressions
  • Free discovery call: a short chat about your goals before you commit
  • Files you own: every asset and editable source file handed over to you

Is it right for you?

When custom development makes sense

  • Your system runs on old PHP
  • Nobody understands the code
  • You are planning a Laravel build
  • Security patches are overdue

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How we work

Our process, step by step

Review

We study your code and hosting.

Protect

We add tests around critical parts.

Upgrade

We step through versions carefully, with you kept informed.

Improve

We tidy and extend the code.

Support

We keep it patched and monitored.

Built around you

Every project is quoted on your needs.

No one-size packages. After a free discovery call, you get a clear, itemised proposal based on what your business actually needs.

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Age

Older code needs more careful upgrading and more testing along the way.

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Size

Larger systems take longer to review before we can plan safe changes.

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Tests

Few automated tests mean more protection work before anything else can change.

4
Frameworks

Different frameworks have different upgrade paths, which affects how we plan.

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Hosting

Old servers can block newer PHP versions, so hosting may need attention.

Technology

Tools and technologies we use

Frameworks

LaravelSymfonyCodeIgniterWordPress

Language

PHP 8ComposerPHPUnit

Data

MySQLPostgreSQLRedis

Hosting

AWSLaravel ForgeDockercPanel

Why Kedra Digi

Why Newcastle businesses choose Kedra Digi.

One accountable team

Strategy, design, development and marketing together.

A clear proposal first

Itemised deliverables before work starts.

You own everything

Files, code and accounts are handed over.

Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. Our Newcastle clients work with us by video, shared files and clear milestones, and we can arrange to meet in person when that helps.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

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Can you upgrade our old PHP?
Yes, we upgrade in small tested steps so the system keeps trading while it becomes safer and faster.
Do you build in Laravel?
Yes, both for new applications and for modernising older ones that have grown hard to manage.
Will you write tests?
Yes, tests come before we change risky parts, so we can show nothing broke along the way.
Can you work on WordPress plugins?
Yes, including custom plugins and themes, built to be tidy and easy for your editors to use.
Can you review our code?
Yes, with a clear written report on health, risks and quick wins, in plain language.
Can you take over support?
Yes, after a review so we know what we are taking on, and with a plan for ongoing care.
Can you upgrade a custom PHP system that runs our operations?
Yes. We review it, set up a test copy, upgrade in steps and test before switching.
How do you ensure no downtime?
By working on a copy and switching during a quiet period with a rollback plan.
How do you secure old PHP code?
By patching the framework and libraries, removing vulnerable or abandoned components, checking for common weaknesses and adding monitoring. We document what changed and what risks remain.
Do you write documentation?
Yes. We write user guides for staff and technical notes for developers, covering how the system works, how to deploy it and how to recover it, so the knowledge no longer sits with one person.

Free discovery call

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Tell us what you are working on. We will reply within one business day with honest advice.

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