Technical Consultation
Anyone needing clear advice on a technical decision, setup or problem.
£95 / hour≈ €115 / hourFinal price confirmed in your quote
Includes
- Video call
- Review of material shared in advance
- Written summary of recommendations
A technical partner for decisions and day-to-day upkeep
Choosing tools, reviewing a supplier's proposal or keeping existing systems healthy all need technical judgement. We provide focused consultations, written reviews and ongoing support plans for websites, applications and automations — including ones we didn't build, after a review.
IT consulting and support
Independent technical advice, reviews and ongoing support for your systems.
Book a consultationQuestions we help answer
- Which tool or platform should we choose, and what will it really cost?
- Is this proposal or estimate from another supplier reasonable?
- Who keeps our website and integrations updated and secure?
- What should we fix first in an inherited codebase?
Who it's for
- Businesses without an in-house technical lead.
- Founders who want a second opinion before committing budget.
- Individuals who need clear advice on a technical decision.
- Clients who want their systems maintained after launch.
What you receive
Typical deliverables. The exact list is confirmed in your proposal and Statement of Work.
- Consultation sessions with written notes and recommendations.
- Technical reviews: code, architecture, security basics, hosting and costs.
- Tool selection reports comparing realistic options.
- Support plans: updates, monitoring, backups checks and small changes.
Example use cases
Illustrations of the kind of work this covers — not descriptions of past client projects.
Businesses
Supplier proposal review
An independent read of a proposal, with questions to ask and risks to clarify.
Businesses
Website care plan
Regular updates, uptime monitoring and a monthly allowance for small changes.
Businesses
Codebase health check
A written review of an existing application with prioritised recommendations.
Individuals
Personal tech decision
A one-hour session to choose tools, plan a project or troubleshoot a setup.
How the work runs
Request
Share the question or system and any relevant material.
Review
We review in advance so the session is productive.
Advise
Session or written report with clear recommendations.
Support
Optional ongoing plan with a defined monthly scope.
Technologies and integrations
Examples of what we commonly use. We choose per project and don't imply partnerships with any vendor.
- Areas
- Web hosting and domains
- Web and application stacks
- Automation platforms
- Cloud services
- Basic security hygiene
Dependencies and limitations
- Advice is based on the information provided and the time agreed; it is not a formal audit or certification.
- Specialist areas such as penetration testing, regulated compliance or legal advice are referred to qualified specialists.
- Support plans cover the systems listed in the plan; emergency response times are set out in the agreement.
Pricing
Consultations are billed by the hour or as fixed-fee reviews. Support plans are monthly, with the scope defined in writing.
Essential Support
Keeping one website or small system updated and monitored.
£250 / month≈ €300 / monthVAT added only where applicable
Includes
- Security and dependency updates
- Uptime monitoring
- Backup checks
- Up to 2 hours of small changes per month
Growth Support
Businesses actively improving their site, automations or tools.
£750 / month≈ €900 / monthVAT added only where applicable
Includes
- Everything in Essential Support
- Up to 6 hours of changes and improvements per month
- Monthly check-in
- Priority response within agreed hours
Custom Retainer
Ongoing development capacity or multiple systems.
Quoted after scoping
Includes
- Agreed monthly capacity
- Defined systems and service levels
- Regular planning sessions
Need something different?
If none of these fit, request a custom quote. Full package details are on the pricing page.
IT consulting and support: questions
Do you support systems you didn't build?
Yes, after an initial review so we understand the setup and any risks before agreeing a support plan.
Are you available for emergencies?
Response times are defined per support plan. We don't promise 24/7 cover unless it is explicitly agreed and priced.
Related services
Web development
Fast, accessible websites and web platforms that are easy to keep up to date.
Software development
Custom applications and internal tools built around how your work actually runs.
AI automation
Practical use of language models for reading, sorting, drafting and summarising work.
Need a second opinion or a support plan?
Tell us about the system or decision. We'll suggest a consultation or review format.