Freelance Laravel Developer London
Bespoke Laravel apps, APIs and admin systems for London businesses, built, maintained and audited by the same team.
I'm Grant Bartlett, a Laravel developer who co-founded the Storm Digital studio after a decade in digital agencies, working with startups, agencies and businesses across London and Surrey. Hire me as a single senior developer, as you would a freelancer, or bring in the studio for bigger builds: bespoke web platforms, REST APIs, Filament admin systems, ongoing maintenance and code audits.
Freelance Laravel Development for London & Surrey Businesses
I'm a Laravel developer based in Surrey, working with startups, agencies, and established businesses across London. Most projects fall into custom web platforms, API integrations, and admin systems, built directly against what the business actually needs.
Why Laravel
Laravel handles the parts of a web application that don't need reinventing on every project, so budget goes into what's actually unique to yours:
- Fast to build on: Authentication, queues, and deployment tooling are already solved problems in Laravel.
- Secure by default: Built-in protection against SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF.
- Scales with the business: Same framework for a lean MVP or a larger, multi-team application.
- Integrates cleanly: A well-trodden path for connecting third-party APIs and services.
What I Build
- Custom web applications and admin dashboards
- REST API development and integration
- E-commerce builds with Stripe or Shopify
- Database design and optimisation
- Migration and upgrades from outdated systems. See legacy system modernisation for how this works if you're not sure whether your system needs fixing or replacing.
Technologies I Use Alongside Laravel
I enhance Laravel development with a range of complementary tools and technologies, where required:
- Frontend: React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Vue.js, HTML, CSS (SCSS)
- Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite
- DevOps: Docker, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda)
- Workflow Tools: Git, Webpack, Vite
Let's Build Your Laravel Project in London
Whether you need a brand-new Laravel application or want to improve your current system, get in touch. I work with businesses in London, Surrey, and remotely across the UK.
