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 - $49 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Apps Developer Lab is a Conversion Optimization company launched in 2018. The team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Web Development and is in Manchester, England and Islamabad, Pakistan.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerHardwicke, England
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Agnikii Digital is a web design agency. In Hardwicke, England, their team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bognor Regis, England
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Conversion Optimization company Notus Digital is headquartered in Bognor Regis, England. They offer Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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The Smith Marketing is a web development firm. Their team is in London, England. The firm specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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See all 1 projectsBertan Agency offers comprehensive SEO services, including WordPress optimization, heading optimization, image SEO, and local SEO. Reviews highlight their effective, result-driven strategies and commend their transparent business practices and ethical techniques. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and efficient communication.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charsfield, England
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See all 1 projectsOur experienced international team is based in Zanzibar, Tanzania, serving clients around the world. We specialize in AI-powered, multilingual SEO-driven websites designed for the global
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Next Digital Agency, a small SEO services firm, is headquartered in Sheffield, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Established in 2021, Wavey is a web development company. The small team specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lowestoft, England
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Small e-commerce development firm Juiced Media, is in Lowestoft, England. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ludlow, England
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Website development firm Ember Web was established in 2013. The agency provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eastleigh, England
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The Website Company is a web design agency. They provide Web Design and UX/UI Design and are in Eastleigh, England.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Convoy Medi is a website development firm. The team specializes in Web Development and IT strategy consulting and is based in London, England.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Barnsley, England
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Web development firm Rolley is located in Barnsley, England. Established in 2022, the team specializes in Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bournemouth, England
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Chittak Ltd, a software development company, is in Bournemouth, England. Founded in 2008, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Akoom Tech, a custom software development company, is based in London, England and Bristol, England. The team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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WebSolutions is a web design company launched in 2009. The midsize team focuses on Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sheffield, England
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Digiatto IT Services, a Cybersecurity company, is in Sheffield, England and Indore, India. Established in 2010, the team specializes in Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation.
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$10,000+UndisclosedFreelancerStockport, England
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D3 Creative is a web design agency in Stockport, England. Launched in 2005, the team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerShurdington, England
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Squee, a web design agency, is in Shurdington, England. Launched in 2023, the team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dagenham, England
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OXOSOFTS is a small branding company in Lahore, Pakistan and Dagenham, England. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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SEO company Cloud Marketings is located in London, England. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2018.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Horato & Co is a custom software development firm headquartered in London, England. Their services include Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999London, England
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AW Solutions is a branding firm. The New York, New York-based company was founded in 2011. Their team offers Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Dreamr is a mobile application development firm. The small Manchester, England-based team focuses on Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design. The company was founded in 2014.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Stockport, England
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Branding firm Future was established in 2006. The agency focuses on Branding and Web Design, and is small.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249York, England
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Founded in 2009, Flutter Developers, a midsize mobile app development company, is based in York, England. Their team specializes in Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Birmingham , England
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Barques is a branding agency. The firm is in Birmingham , England. Their team provides Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Reason Digital is a web design agency. The team provides Web Design and Web Development and is located in Manchester, England and London, England.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mossley, England
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Project Opal is a social media marketing agency located in Mossley, England. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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TextmiMedia.com is a custom software development firm. Their team is located in Manchester, England and offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Royal Leamington Spa, England
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Four90 Designs is a web design agency. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development and were launched in 2008. The firm is located in Royal Leamington Spa, England.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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DEV-WP is a Leeds, England-based web development company. They focus on Web Development and Web Design and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dartford, England
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Branding firm Nestamedia Studios is located in Dartford, England. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bury St Edmunds, England
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F2B Sites is a web design agency. Established in 2018, the firm focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Portsmouth, England
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Royal Wares is a small web design agency established in 2021. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Hawketing, a small branding firm, is based in London, England. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerThe Vauld, England
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Established in 2024, LRJ Solutions is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mansfield, England
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Boss Digital, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2016. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is midsize.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lincoln, England
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Hanabi is an e-commerce development company. Headquartered in Lincoln, England, the agency was established in 2019. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerPoulton-le-Fylde, England
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Primal42 Web Design & SEO Services is a Poulton-le-Fylde, England-based web design agency. The team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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360logica Software Testing Services is a Noida, India-based Application Testing company. The team provides Application Testing and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerBrown Edge, England
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Steve Perry Creative is a small e-commerce development firm founded in 1990. Their team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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Webspires is a Digital Strategy company established in 2023. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Bing Digital is an UX company established in 1999. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Conversion Optimization.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Launched in 2002, BuildEmpire, a small custom software development company, is located in Manchester, England. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerAberdeen, Scotland
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Tags & Elements Ltd is a web design agency. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development and were founded in 2020. The firm is based in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Harlow, England
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See all 1 projectsWelcome to FNF Group! We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions to meet all your digital needs. From website development and web applications to software solutions, graphic design
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Hydra Frame is a website development company. Established in 2001, the team provides Web Development and Video Production.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Delphi Technologies is a Digital Strategy company in London, England. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Product Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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See all 1 projectsLIMY TECHNOLOGIES brings a new dimension to software development, leveraging the power of no-code technologies to transform your business.We specialize in:Startups & SMBs: Launch or revitalize
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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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36.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.