Service overview
ARS Developer Ltd provides PHP development services for UK businesses — building Laravel applications, custom WordPress solutions, legacy PHP migrations, REST APIs, and bespoke PHP platforms for businesses across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and all UK cities.
UK PHP development covers a wide spectrum: a Laravel SaaS application for a London startup, a custom WordPress plugin for a Manchester agency, a legacy PHP 5 migration to PHP 8 for a Birmingham manufacturer, or a REST API connecting a Sheffield business's internal systems.
All UK PHP work is delivered by ARS Developer Ltd with British business contracts, GBP invoicing, and UK timezone availability for London and UK regional clients.
Problems this service solves
- Your legacy PHP application runs on PHP 5 or 7 and needs migration to PHP 8 before support ends.
- Your WordPress site needs custom plugin development beyond what existing plugins provide.
- A previous PHP project left unmaintainable spaghetti code that costs too much to extend.
- You need a PHP developer who writes testable, structured code — not just working code.
- Your UK agency needs reliable PHP development capacity for client projects.
Features delivered
Best fit for
- UK businesses needing a Laravel application built from modern PHP best practices
- Companies with legacy PHP applications needing PHP 7/8 migration
- UK agencies needing PHP development as a white-label technical partner
- Businesses needing custom WordPress plugins or WooCommerce extensions
- London and UK businesses integrating PHP REST APIs with third-party services
Why work with Anas Tanveer
Practical full-stack delivery with business context.
UK PHP projects begin with a technical brief covering business requirements, current PHP version, framework context, integrations needed, and timeline. All scope is agreed in writing before development.
Code follows PHP 8 best practices: strict types, typed properties, match expressions, named arguments, and Composer-managed dependencies. Legacy code is audited before migration to identify security vulnerabilities and performance issues.
All work is delivered by ARS Developer Ltd with UK business contracts and GBP invoicing. Code is documented and tested before handover. Post-launch support is available.
Anas Tanveer is a Dubai-based full-stack web developer connected with ARS Developer Ltd, working across Laravel, PHP, WordPress, Shopify, React, Next.js, MySQL, REST APIs, SEO, PageSpeed, dashboards, ERP, CRM, and ecommerce systems for UAE, UK, Canada, and international project needs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a PHP developer and a Laravel developer?
A PHP developer writes any PHP code. A Laravel developer builds specifically on the Laravel framework — with routing, Eloquent ORM, queues, authentication, Artisan CLI, and the Laravel ecosystem. Senior UK developers are usually both — starting from PHP fundamentals and building on Laravel as the primary production framework.
How much does PHP development cost in the UK?
A PHP API or module starts from £800–£3,000. A Laravel application or custom WordPress plugin starts from £2,000–£8,000. A legacy PHP migration to PHP 8 with architectural improvements starts from £3,000–£15,000 depending on codebase size.
Can you migrate a legacy PHP 5 or 7 application to PHP 8?
Yes. PHP migration starts with a code audit: identifying deprecated functions, removed syntax, security vulnerabilities, and architectural issues. A phased migration plan minimises downtime and regression risk. Final testing against the PHP 8 environment confirms full compatibility.
Do you write PHP tests?
Yes. PHP unit tests with PHPUnit or Pest are included in premium-tier PHP engagements. Feature tests for key application flows, API endpoint tests, and database integration tests are written to confirm that the application behaves correctly under real conditions.
Do you work with UK PHP agencies?
Yes. ARS Developer Ltd provides white-label PHP and Laravel development for UK digital agencies. We handle development and delivery while the agency manages client communication. UK contracts and NDAs are standard.