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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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Digital Auxilio Technologies is a website development company. Launched in 2019, the team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nottingham, England
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Hardi Agency is a web development firm founded in 2020. The team provides Web Development and Logo.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Crisp Studio, a branding firm, offer Branding and Logo. They were founded in 2008.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Crocodile Communication Ltd is a web design company. They provide Web Design and Web Development and were launched in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bury St Edmunds, England
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Brudson Media is a Bury St Edmunds, England-based web design agency and web development firm. They provide Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Launched in 2017, eSquall LLC is an Enterprise App Modernization company. The agency offers Enterprise App Modernization and Artificial Intelligence, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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ITDWX Ltd. Is a website development company. Their small team is headquartered in London, England. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Digital-Labs is an user experience company. The company is headquartered in London, England. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bricket Wood, England
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Established in 2019, OstLab is a website development company. The team specializes in Web Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Webber 360º is a branding company in Budapest, Hungary and Wien, Austria. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chatham, England
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Brave Little Tank is a web development firm based in Chatham, England. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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Autoweb Design is a Selby, England-based Other Application Development company. They offer Other Application Development and Web Design and were founded in 2004.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newton Abbot, England
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Priority Pixels is a SEO services firm. Established in 2016, the company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kendal, England
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Scion Internet is a web development company. In Kendal, England and Manchester, England, their small team provides Web Development and Custom Software Development. The agency was founded in 2017.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9East Grinstead, England
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Bumblebee IT Solutions Ltd, a custom software development firm, was established in 2019. The company offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bearsden, Scotland
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Gillidanda is a small Bearsden, Scotland-based web design agency. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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ENGEN, a web design company, was founded in 2018. The team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Boxhead, a website development company, is based in Leeds, England. They focus on Web Development and Web Design and were founded in 2011.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Website development company React Digitally was established in 2016. The team provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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WildPress is a website development firm launched in 2013. The team specializes in Web Development and Web Design and is based in London, England.
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$10,000+UndisclosedFreelancerManchester, England
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Erik Reart, an user experience agency, was founded in 2006. The company provides UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Brighton, England
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See all 1 projectsHodfords specializes in developing comprehensive web and mobile applications tailored to complex, multi-jurisdictional requirements. The overall feedback from their reviews highlights their strong track record, impressive project management, and seamless integration with clients' business needs. Clients appreciate their problem-solving approach and responsiveness, which has led to significant growth and successful project outcomes.
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Website development company Knowza Learning Solutions was established in 2020. The team specializes in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bristol, England
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Established in 1979, Proctor + Stevenson is a branding agency. The small team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Morden, England
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Websites Made, a web design agency, is in Morden, England and Peterborough, England. They provide Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bagshot, England
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Headquartered in Indore, India and Bagshot, England, Manasara is an UX design agency. Their services include UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Portadown, Northern Ireland
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Web development firm Cornell Studios Ltd is headquartered in Portadown, Northern Ireland. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Forty8Creates is a branding firm. The London, England-based firm provides Branding and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glasgow , Scotland
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Small Logo company Cole AD, is in Glasgow , Scotland. Their services include Logo and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Westhoughton, England
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Statuo is a pay per click agency. They focus on Pay Per Click and Web Design and are located in Westhoughton, England.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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New Power Host Ltd is an UX agency. Their small team is based in London, England. Their team provides UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wythenshawe, England
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Outsource2pak is a web development company based in Wythenshawe, England. They focus on Web Development and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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Launched in 2018, Prism Marketing Group is a small London, England-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Huyton, England
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LaunchCode Digital is a web development firm. Established in 2016, their team offers Web Development and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Web design company Dark Blue Creative Ltd specializes in Web Design and Web Development. They are located in London, England.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerGreat Yarmouth, England
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Chill Web Designs is a web development company. The Great Yarmouth, England-based agency specializes in Web Development and Web Design.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Hull, England
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Vividfish, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Hull, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kenilworth, England
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Launched in 2015, VOVA is an UX design agency. The agency offers UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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In London, England, MLC is a graphic design agency. Founded in 2017, the team focuses on Graphic Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ilford, England
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Digitrix Media Limited is a social media marketing agency located in Ilford, England. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Minus40 is an UX company. The Belfast, Northern Ireland-based firm was founded in 2014. Their team offers UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pontprennau, Wales
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DEVHOUSE TECHNOLOGIES LTD is a website development firm. They are based in Pontprennau, Wales and Roma, Italy, and their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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UWP Group is a SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2010.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Sheffield, England
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See all 2 projectsSpyreSync is a web development company offering services in custom website development and web application development. However, feedback indicates significant issues with project management and communication, as 100% of reviewers reported dissatisfaction with project timelines and deliverables. While some mention potential for impressive work, overall experiences highlight a lack of attention to detail and professionalism.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Wolverton, England
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Web design agency Visual Identity Creative Ltd was founded in 1989. The firm provides Web Design and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Covent Garden, London, England
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Prolific Digital is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Covent Garden, London, England, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerBirmingham, England
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Launched in 2011, James Dowen is a website development company. The team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development and is located in Birmingham, England.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Aylesbury, England
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Established in 2013, Framework Digital is a web design agency. Their team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Small Digital Strategy company Red Dragon Webmaster, is based in Sheffield, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Gloucester, England
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Web development company Doddle Agency is located in Gloucester, England. The team specializes in Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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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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39.1/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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31.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews7/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30/40.014.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39.4/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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35.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999London, England
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37.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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
50% Web Development75% PHP50% Other
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.