Your Symfony 2 still works. You're one retirement away from a crisis.
We rescue legacy PHP: Symfony 2/3/4, Laravel 5/6, Magento 1, custom WordPress. Staged migrations, zero downtime, full testing at every step.
Why trust us with your legacy system
PHP experts, all versions
We've worked with every PHP version from 5 to 8 over 10+ years. End-of-support migrations aren't theory for us. They're routine.
Long-term maintenance built in
Simple, loosely-coupled architecture means your migrated system will be easy to maintain for the next 10–20 years. We also offer ongoing maintenance contracts.
Staged, safe migration
We diagnose your legacy PHP system, identify all risks, and migrate to PHP 8 in stages, keeping your system running throughout. No big-bang switchover.
Tools we use to migrate legacy PHP
Frameworks & CMSs
Databases
Migration & Analysis Tools
Infrastructure
PHP migration process, step by step
Discovery & Audit
We review your PHP version, framework, server setup, and dependencies. We need the full picture before making any promises.
Code Diagnosis & Risk Analysis
Automated and manual code scanning: deprecated functions, compatibility issues, security vulnerabilities. We map every risk and estimate the work required.
Migration Plan & Proposal
A staged migration schedule with clear milestones and pricing. Designed to keep your system running throughout, with no downtime.
Staged Migration & Testing
We start with the lowest-risk areas and work outward. Every stage is tested to confirm existing functionality still works before moving to the next.
Production Cutover & Maintenance
Once fully tested, we switch production. Post-migration monitoring, bug fixes, and ongoing maintenance keep everything stable.
Common questions
Yes. We run a staged migration: fork, dual-run, shadow traffic, cutover. No big-bang rewrites. We measure zero downtime against your production traffic during the cutover, and we commit to it contractually.
Week 1: AI-assisted codebase mapping. Dependency graph, hot paths, test coverage. Week 2: senior engineer reviews and proposes the rescue plan. You approve, we execute. We've done this on codebases older than ourselves.
A senior PHP dev in DACH costs €90k–€120k/year plus recruitment, onboarding, and risk they leave in 18 months. Our engagements run €20k–€150k project-based plus an optional retainer. You pay for outcomes, not headcount.
We work on your infrastructure or a dedicated isolated environment. No data leaves your VPC. GDPR-compliant by default for EU clients. We sign DPAs and NDAs before any access.
Need advice first?
PHP architecture review
Not ready to commit to a migration? Start with a senior engineer's second opinion on your PHP codebase.
Book a PHP consultation →Planning a version upgrade?
PHP migration planning
Cost estimation, staged-rollout design, and version-choice advice before the delivery work starts.
See the migration consultation →Don't wait for a security incident.
Legacy PHP is a ticking clock. Book a free migration assessment, and we'll tell you exactly what it takes.
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