CUSTOM WEB APPLICATIONS IN DEVON
Software built around how your business actually works
Custom portals, dashboards and booking systems for Devon businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets and off-the-shelf software. We replace tools that almost fit with systems built specifically for you.
Most projects from around £3,000 · Fixed quotes · You own the code
Is a Custom Web Application Right for Your Business?
Most businesses can run perfectly well with off-the-shelf software. But there comes a point where standard tools stop fitting how your business actually works.
You might benefit from a custom application if:
You're managing customers or bookings through spreadsheets.
You need a portal where customers or staff can log in
You want to offer customers something your competitors cannot
Your team copies data between systems that do not talk to each other
You are paying for software that does most of what you need, but not all
What We Build
Three types of custom application that solve real problems for Devon businesses.
Customer & Member Portals
Secure portals where customers, clients or members can log in to access information and manage their account.
Secure login
Document storage
Online forms
Branded to your business
Internal Systems & Dashboards
Replace messy spreadsheets with a single system built for how your team actually works.
Custom data management
Role-based access
Workflow automation
Live dashboards
Booking & Reservation Systems
Custom booking platforms built around your specific availability, pricing, and rules.
Customer booking rules
Customer accounts
Automated emails
Payment integration
Why Choose MidDevon Digital
Custom web applications are a bigger commitment than a standard website, so choosing the right partner matters.
Locally Based
Based in Cullompton. Pick up the phone, visit us, or have us visit you.
Practical, Not Over-Engineered
We build what your business needs, not what looks impressive on a CV.
Built on Laravel
Stable, secure, well-supported. You're never locked into us.
Honest About Scope
We'll tell you if a simpler solution would work better. No hidden costs.
Ongoing Support
Hosting, updates, security, and new features when you need them.
How We Build Your Custom Application
A simple five-step process from first conversation to ongoing support
Honest pricing for custom builds
Custom web application pricing genuinely depends on what you need. A simple customer portal sits at one end of the scale, a multi-user internal system with integrations sits at the other.
Most projects start from around £3,000
Larger systems run higher
What you get either way:
A fixed quote before we start, not an hourly rate that drifts
You own the code at the end. No vendor lock-in
A clear scope so you know exactly what is being built
Ongoing support and hosting from the team who built it
The best way to get a realistic figure is a free 30-minute discovery call. We will ask the right questions to understand scope, then send you a proper itemised quote within a few working days.
A RECENT CLIENT
Trusted by Devon Businesses
A custom portal built for Elite Cleaning, supporting 80-100 staff and 100 clients across Exeter and South Devon.
80-100
Staff using the portal
100+
Clients managed
3
User types in one system
Phillip Voss
Elite Cleaning
Elite Cleaning have worked closely with Peter Teal, MidDevon Digital, during the development of a bespoke in-house Portal. We have always found Peter to be responsive to our requirements, and this has delivered an efficient solution to the daily functions of our growing business.
Elite Cleaning employs 80-100 people servicing approximately 100 clients across Exeter and South Devon, Peter has created a multi-faceted Portal including Customers, Colleagues and Office.
We believe that the process we undertook with Peter has resulted in a far superior solution to purchasing an off the shelf system. MidDevon Digital are also able to provide a comprehensive support package, giving us peace of mind that our investment is in safe hands into the future.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Peter Teal and MidDevon Digital to you and your business or organisation.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a custom web application different from a standard website?
A website is there to inform visitors and turn them into enquiries. A web application does work inside your business, things like managing customers, handling bookings, automating repetitive tasks, or giving staff or clients a place to log in. If your team is copying data between systems, living in spreadsheets, or paying for software that almost does the job, a custom application is worth a conversation.
What types of web application do you build?
Mainly three things: customer and member portals with secure login, document storage and branded user accounts; internal systems and dashboards that replace spreadsheets with role-based access and workflow automation; and booking or reservation systems with automated emails, customer accounts and payment integration.
Why do you build on Laravel?
Laravel is one of the most widely used PHP frameworks around, with a large developer community, solid documentation and a good security record. If you ever need another developer to work on your application, finding one familiar with Laravel is straightforward. You are not locked into us, which matters.
How long does a custom web application take to build?
Most projects run between four and twelve weeks from start to launch. Simple portals tend to be at the shorter end. Booking systems and dashboards with multiple user types take longer. We give you a realistic timeline in the quote, not an optimistic one we then have to push back.
Do I own the application once it is built?
Yes. The code is yours. We build on open-source technology specifically so you are never tied to us as your only option. If you ever want to take the application to another developer, you can.
What does a custom web application cost?
It depends on what needs building. Most first conversations take twenty to thirty minutes, are free, and end with you having a clearer picture of what is involved and roughly what it would cost. We work mainly with small Devon businesses, so projects are scoped around real budgets.
LET'S TALK
Ready to talk about your project?
Pick the option that suits you best, or just give Peter a ring on
01392 346700.
He is happy to have a chat before you commit to anything.
Discovery Call
A relaxed 30-minute call to talk through your project. No sales pitch, no pressure.
Quick question
Not ready for a call? Drop Peter an email or ring 01392 346700 for a quick chat.
