Top PHP Developers in the United Kingdom
PHP still powers a huge share of the web, from WordPress sites and e-commerce stores to bespoke business platforms, and the United Kingdom has deep talent to build and maintain it. You'll find experienced teams clustered around London's Silicon Roundabout and Manchester's MediaCityUK, with strong pockets across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Many U.K. firms specialise in Laravel or in custom WordPress work, and offer ongoing maintenance alongside new builds. Clutch connects you with PHP developers in the United Kingdom vetted through verified client reviews, so you can compare technical depth, communication, and value before you hire. Use the filters below to narrow by budget, hourly rate, and industry, or explore related directories:
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nantwich, England
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Website development company Coderra Ltd is headquartered in Nantwich, England. They specialize in Web Development and Web Design and were founded in 2012.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Diffusion Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2014, the agency offers Marketing Strategy and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Mudimedia Ltd is a website development firm. Located in London, England, the company was launched in 2017. Their team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Woodley, England
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Established in 2009, Bazzic is a website development company. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Exeter, England
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Content Marketing company Bigwave Marketing is located in Exeter, England and Plymouth, England. They focus on Content Marketing and Graphic Design and were founded in 2007.
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Wired Media, a web design agency, is headquartered in Bristol, England. They focus on Web Design and Web Development and were founded in 2000.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Exeter, England
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Web design agency WP Exeter is located in Exeter, England. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brixton, England
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Effra Digital is an user experience company. They provide UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2012.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Batley, England
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Innovapixels is a website development firm. They were launched in 2017, and their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chester, England
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Established in 2021, LogicsHorizon is an IT staff augmentation company. Headquartered in Chester, England, the team offers IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Element Seven is a web design company. The Belfast, Northern Ireland-based team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oxford, England
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Web development firm OWA Digital is based in Oxford, England and Fitzrovia, London, England. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Farnworth, England
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Gas Mark 8 is a small SEO services firm based in Avon, Ohio and Farnworth, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Crawley, England
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Launched in 2008, Antropy is an e-commerce development company. The company focuses on E-Commerce Development and Web Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Halton, England
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Headquartered in Halton, England, Infinity3 Ltd is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Web development company Elementary Digital London provides Web Development and Web Design. They were established in 2013.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Horbury, England
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Application Management & Support company Propel Tech Ltd was launched in 2007. The agency offers Application Management & Support and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Small e-commerce development firm Konstructive, is in London, England. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Berwick upon Tweed, England
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Web design agency Strive Digital provides Web Design and Web Development. They were founded in 2016.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBedford, England
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Freestyle Internet, a website development firm, is located in Bedford, England. Launched in 2003, the team focuses on Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Website development firm Dcodax Technologies was launched in 2017. The small team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Alya Web is a small web development company launched in 2025. Their team provides Web Development and Web Design.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chelmsford, Essex, England
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See all 1 projectsSilver Touch Technologies offers product development services and has received positive feedback for their timely delivery and dedication. Clients have highlighted their proficiency in meeting deadlines and effective project management, which has contributed to successful product launches.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Ballyhoo is a Digital Strategy company. In Birmingham, England, the company was established in 2009. Their services include Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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VioGraphs Media is a website development company. Located in Birmingham, England, the team provides Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249england, England
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It Outsourcing China is a website development company. The agency is located in Maple Grove, Minnesota and Ahmedabad, India. Their team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ashford, England
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Headquartered in Ashford, England, Larasoft is a website development firm. They specialize in Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Website development firm Insurteched Web Development is based in Sheffield, England. They specialize in Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Abbott's Hill, England
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Layers Studio Ltd, a website development firm, was established in 2016. They provides Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Everything Different is an Advertising company. Based in London, England and Newcastle upon Tyne, England, the firm was launched in 1999. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Space66 is a small video production company located in London, England. The team focuses on Video Production and Web Development.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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Elegant Digital is a website development company. Launched in 2017, the company is based in Manchester, England. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Glasgow , Scotland
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Red Paint is a web development company founded in 2001. The team specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development and is in Glasgow , Scotland.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Mobiteam UK is a web design company. The small London, England-based team specializes in Web Design and Web Development. The firm was established in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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The Next Big Thing - Digital Marketing Agency is a small Content Marketing company founded in 2015. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Norwich, England
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See all 2 projectsWelcome to JNext Services PVT. LTD. profile! We enhance your business by providing advanced solutions in digital commerce and web publishing, ensuring a seamless and effective online presence. Our
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newhaven, England
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Plus 8 Digital is an e-commerce development firm. They are in Newhaven, England. Their team provides E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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Digital cave is a Content Marketing company. Located in Birmingham, England, the firm was founded in 2023. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Southend-on-Sea, England
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Based in Southend-on-Sea, England, Bug Media is a small web development firm. The team offers Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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BitSmiths is a web development firm based in London, England. They offer Web Development and Mobile App Development and were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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See all 1 projectsEastSons' Technologies offers services in Website Development and Web Design. Reviews highlight their excellent project management, attention to detail, and ability to create responsive and user-friendly websites. Clients commend them for their effective communication, flexibility, and commitment to aligning with the clients' vision, resulting in enhanced user engagement and satisfaction.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Web development firm CocoonFMS Ltd was established in 2021. The small team provides Web Development and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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Small web design company and web development company Meeko Studios, is located in Bristol, England. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newquay, England
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Built By Cactus is a website development company founded in 2016. The company offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Nuneaton, England
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Sopchy Ltd is a small mobile application development company and web development firm located in Nuneaton, England and Kielce, Poland. The team provides Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Winchester, England
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Rubber Duckers Ltd is a web design agency established in 2016. The team specializes in Web Design and Video Production and is in Winchester, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kettering, England
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See all 1 projectsDigital Genei offers comprehensive Web Development and Web Design services, including the creation of e-commerce platforms. Reviews highlight the company's ability to transform client visions into functional online platforms, commend their project management and creativity, and appreciate their post-launch support and marketing efforts. Overall, clients report increased sales and positive brand credibility.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9West End, England
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LDOT® is a West End, England-based web design company. They specialize in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Derby, England
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Addmonte is a web design company. The small Derby, England-based team offers Web Design and Web Development. The company was established in 2013.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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Founded in 1997, Arcas Web Design is a website development company. The team provides Web Development and Web Design.
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List of the Top 15 United Kingdom PHP Development Companies
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Matlock, England
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Lincoln, England
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34.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Rickmansworth, England
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cambridge, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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35.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999London, England
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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38.4/40.019/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bristol, England
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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35.7/40.020/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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30.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Winchester, England
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38.9/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249London, England
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32.1/40.015/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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35.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Hertford, England
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31.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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34.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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33.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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36.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warrington, England
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37.9/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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35.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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35.1/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999London, England
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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32.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cardiff, Wales
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29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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U.K. PHP Development FAQs
A U.K.-based PHP development company builds and maintains websites and web applications using PHP and its frameworks. When enlisting these committed service providers, clients can expect a variety of tailored solutions such as:
- Custom web apps and back-end APIs, often in Laravel or Symfony
- WordPress, Drupal, and other CMS builds and customisation
- E-commerce development (i.e., WooCommerce, Magento) and integrations
- Ongoing maintenance, security patching, and performance work
A U.K. team offers same-time-zone collaboration, familiarity with U.K. data and accessibility expectations, and easy contracting under U.K. law. For projects that need frequent back-and-forth, that proximity tends to keep momentum up and reduce misunderstandings compared with distant teams.
Cost depends on a variety of factors, including scope, seniority, and whether you're buying a project or ongoing support. U.K. PHP hourly rates commonly fall in the $50 – $149 range, with fixed-scope projects priced by complexity and retainers used for maintenance. Ask each firm to break down build versus ongoing support so you can compare proposals accurately.
Define your project’s parameters — everything from scope and objectives to requirements and limitations. After that, browse through Clutch’s extensive directories to find dedicated firms and look for teams that meet your criteria.
Prioritize teams with verified reviews and case studies in your framework (Laravel, WordPress) and industry. Ask about code ownership, testing, documentation, and post-launch support, and meet the developers who'll actually do the work. Shortlist two or three, give them the same brief, and compare their technical approach rather than only price.
Watch for unclear ownership of code and credentials, no testing or documentation practices, vague post-launch support terms, and reluctance to share references. A PHP developer who can't explain how they'll hand off and maintain the work is a risk on anything long-lived.