Laravel & PHP Upgrades

Get off end-of-life versions before they cost you — security, compliance and cloud fees.

laravel & php upgrade service

Unsupported versions are a silent monthly bill

Out-of-date platforms cost you in three ways: security exposure (no more patches), blocked development (new packages won't install on old PHP), and literal money — cloud providers charge extended-support premiums for end-of-life databases. One of our clients was paying roughly $900 every month in AWS Extended Support fees just for staying on MySQL 5.7; we migrated them to 8.0 and the fee disappeared.

We plan and execute version upgrades on production systems: PHP 7.x → 8.x, Laravel across major versions, Symfony LTS jumps, and MySQL/PostgreSQL upgrades. Each upgrade is scoped, tested against a production-like environment, shipped with a rollback plan — and unlike one-off upgrade tools, we stay accountable for the application after the upgrade lands.

MySQL 5.7 → 8.0

Removed ~$900/month in AWS Extended Support costs for a client's legacy database.

Staged & reversible

Compatibility audit → fix layer by layer → dress rehearsal on staging → production cutover with rollback.

Supported afterwards

Most upgrade clients move to ongoing maintenance — so versions never rot again.

typical upgrades

what we upgrade

Laravel versions

Major-version upgrades including dependency graph untangling, breaking-change fixes, and test coverage for the risky paths.

PHP 7.x → 8.x

Compatibility analysis, deprecation fixes, extension checks, and performance wins that usually come free with modern PHP.

Databases & infrastructure

MySQL 5.7 → 8.0, PostgreSQL major versions, Redis, and the AWS / Docker environment around them.

the process

how an upgrade runs

1

Compatibility audit

Inventory of PHP, framework, extension and dependency versions; breaking changes and deprecations mapped — so the work is sized on evidence before it starts.

2

Fix layer by layer

Dependencies first, then the framework, then application code — in small, reviewable changes that keep the system deployable throughout.

3

Dress rehearsal

The full upgrade runs on a production-like staging environment — repeated until the result is boring.

4

Cutover with rollback

A planned production switch in a low-traffic window, with a tested way back at every step — typically minimal or no downtime.

5

Supported afterwards

We watch the system after launch and most clients move to ongoing maintenance — so versions never rot again.

FAQs

upgrade questions

Most of the work happens away from production: compatibility fixes are developed and tested on a production-like environment first. The final cutover is planned for a low-traffic window with a tested rollback path — typically minimal or no downtime.

Yes — multi-version jumps are normal for us. Under the hood we still move through major versions in controlled steps, but for you it is one project with one production cutover.

Automated tools handle the mechanical renames. They do not fix custom code, packages abandoned upstream, or the database and infrastructure around the application — and they take no responsibility when something breaks in production. We use automation where it helps and stay accountable for the result.

The compatibility audit tells us the size of the work, so the estimate is based on evidence. The work itself is billed time and materials with an estimate agreed up front and a budget cap you control — see how pricing works. The wider engagement process is on How We Work.

testimonials

customer testimonials

First Slide

Valentyn and his team helped us build a flexible backend system to manage training sessions, client materials, and participant feedback. What stood out was their ability to translate our needs into a clean, functional platform. Their calm, clear communication and dependable delivery made the whole process feel effortless. And, Valentyn himself, is a thoughtful leader with incredible skills. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

Douglas Brewer

founder

First Slide

We worked with Valentyn’s team on integrating our AI automation platform with several third-party services via custom APIs. They quickly understood the technical requirements and delivered a clean, well-documented solution that worked out of the box. Their work helped us reduce onboarding time for new clients and made our system much easier to scale. Great communication, fast iterations, and no surprises - highly recommended!

Andrii Nasadchuk

CEO at Aimeice Tech

First Slide

I worked with Valentyn on a custom web application and it was a great experience. He quickly understood our needs, was deeply involved in the project, and delivered a clear and well-structured solution. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommended.

Pilar Bordonado

Head of Commercial Operations in Calidad Pascual

upgrade risk assessment

How risky is your upgrade? Find out first.

Request a System Risk Check focused on your upgrade path: what breaks, what it costs to stay behind, and a staged plan to get current with minimal downtime.

Request a System Risk Check