Your trusted PHP development agency in UK
chilliapple is a leading PHP agency with over 17 years of experience. We help businesses launch and strengthen their online presence with dynamic and scalable web applications. Our development team ensures each project is thoughtfully designed, built, and launched to match your goals. We work for startups, growing companies, and enterprises for a wide range of needs. Our PHP development services keep businesses ahead in a competitive marketplace.
Our PHP experts love what they do and are masters of their craft. You can hire PHP developers to work exclusively on your project or choose our account managed service in the UK. All professionals are part of our in-house team, and we assign the best talent to work exclusively on your projects.
Our PHP web development credentials
Our PHP certified developers test their knowledge day in and day out while working on simple and complex projects for clients. At chilliapple, we promote a culture of continuous learning through advanced workshops, skill development sessions, and knowledge-sharing programmes. Our team stays tuned to the latest PHP technologies, version updates, coding standards, and industry best practices. We always strive to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
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PHP
Projects
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Laravel PHP
Certified Developers
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PHP
Experts
17+
Years of
Experience
Our result-driven PHP development services
As your trusted PHP web development company since 2008, we offer end-to-end services and also developers to match your project needs. Our talented experts can design fresh solutions or refine your current applications. Outsource PHP development goals to chilliapple for smooth collaboration and measurable success.
Custom PHP
Development
We tailor PHP applications that are intuitive to use, visually appealing, and streamline your business processes. Whether you’re creating an online store, a content management system, or a feature-rich web platform, we deliver projects that fulfill your goals.
PHP eCommerce /
CMS Development
Our PHP developers build secure, scalable, and easy-to-manage eCommerce and CMS solutions. We can help you launch user-friendly, bespoke online stores that drive sales. Our CMS solutions make it simple to update content and manage products on the site.
PHP Upgrade &
Migrations
Partner with chilliapple to upgrade or migrate your existing application from any platform to PHP with complete confidence. Our team ensures a smooth, secure transition with no downtime, no data loss, and improved performance.
PHP SaaS Product
Development
We can help you build and launch successful SaaS products with PHP backends, ensuring smooth performance and reliable uptime. Our team implements strong data security practices and limitless scalability for your subscription-based platforms.
PHP API Development &
Integrations
Extend functionalities, automate processes, and deliver a more connected user experience with tailored API solutions from chilliapple. We ensure smooth API integrations that connect your platform with the necessary third-party tools and services.
PHP Support &
Maintenance
chilliapple experts ensure your web app or site is working securely and seamlessly whilst you focus on your business goals and performance. Choose a support package that suits your budget and needs.
We can turn your ideas into powerful digital solutions.
Our PHP developers deliver innovative, result-driven solutions.
Hire dedicated PHP developers to accelerate project goals
chilliapple has a team of professional PHP developers with many years of experience in building websites and apps. Our experts have rich knowledge across libraries, frameworks, and technology tools. Based on your specific requirements, we can align you with experienced PHP developers for hire.
Backend PHP
Programmers
Our backend PHP engineers craft and optimise the server-side logic that powers your applications. They ensure smooth communication between databases, APIs, and user interfaces for reliable, high-performance functionality.
Full Stack PHP
Developers
Our full-stack PHP developers handle both the front-end and back-end of your applications. From crafting engaging interfaces to managing databases and APIs, they deliver complete, end-to-end PHP solutions.
Data Analysts
Our data analysts transform raw information into actionable insights. They design algorithms and analytical tools while managing data pipelines to interpret the vast datasets generated by PHP-powered systems.
Network Specialists
Our network specialists build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps PHP applications connected and secure. They develop communication protocols and server architectures that enable stable interaction between systems and services.
Why chilliapple?
Tailor-made to suit you: We are an experienced PHP development company that listens to the clients. We create a PHP solution designed to suit each business's goals and aspirations.
Experienced PHP developers: Our developers pride themselves on being up to date with the latest version of PHP platforms. They proactively leverage the PHP community to stay on top of news and fixes, and live and breathe code.
Love what we do: chilliapple developers love to code, build, and fix with innovation at its core. You can trust our developers to build secure, high-performing, SEO-friendly code to fulfill particular specifications.
30 Days of free support: After your project has been completed, your application will remain under our experts' supervision for 30 days. As your partner PHP developer agency, we will proactively fix and maintain your applications at zero additional charges.
Dedicated to your cause: Our PHP developers for hire are only available from us. They are available as and when you need them. We ensure they are dedicated exclusively to your business for a smooth and dedicated project collaboration.
Best practices: Our developers follow agile models. They develop and run quality tests iteratively and communicate throughout the project. Our loyal client base is a testament to doing what it takes to keep our clients happy.
Outsource or hire PHP developers your way — flexible models for every need
Every company's requirements are different, and we adapt our support to your goals. Whether you need end-to-end services, wish to hire PHP developer only, or require some ongoing maintenance, we are happy to help. Our different engagement models below let you choose what's right for you.
Project
Our account and project management team will work alongside our PHP developers to deliver your development project goals on proposed timelines. We can use any project tracking and communication tools of your choice to keep you informed throughout the project.
Dedicated
Hire our specialist PHP developers full-time or part-time time or on demand when your company needs to fill an urgent skill gap. Our dedicated PHP developers with proven tech skills are hard to beat and are only available through chilliapple at cost-effective prices.
Maintenance
We'll keep your PHP web app safe and secure from hackers and bugs. Our range of support services suits all budgets and goals. We also ensure your online business site or app is up-to-date with the latest version upgrades, technology updates, and offers an optimum UX.
Why use PHP to build your web platform?
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Fast-paced development
PHP comes with built-in support for popular databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and many more. Developers can also use reusable PHP components to build and launch applications quickly.
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Cost effective
PHP is an open-source programming language. This means it is completely free to use and highly customizable. There is no cost involved in buying licenses or software.
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Efficient performance
Our PHP engineers write code that is robust and drives performance. PHP is the programming language of choice when a website has depth with several web pages.
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Smooth integrations
PHP runs on multiple platforms like Linux, Windows, and macOS, and it can be easily integrated with other technologies. The PHP code makes it a perfect choice for building hassle-free cross-platform applications.
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Easy to maintain
PHP offers greater flexibility for launching updates. It has a clean and adaptable structure that helps developer teams to modify existing code at a fast pace.
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Safe & secure
PHP is equipped with robust capabilities that protect businesses from common threats like SQL injection, data breaches, and cross-site scripting. It supports encryption, secure session handling, etc.
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Delivering measurable impact across industries, we help both established enterprises and ambitious startups achieve sustainable success.
What our clients say
Excellent partner and a breathe of fresh air when it comes to communication. Timescales and reaction times are as promised with clear pathways to fixing any issues with the website.
Great account management and the development completed has made a big impact on the success of our E-Commerce platform.
Charlie McNeillChilliapple have been the fuel in our companies engine for the past year by helping us to develop the signature product and get it launched. Avatar is ready for use thanks to Chilliapples tremendous technical delivery design and delivery process.
Jeff NogosekChilliapple have been providing their Gold support package for just over six months and we have found them to be excellent in all respects. Chilliapple have updated our Magento site to the latest version, resolved our outstanding bugs, found a cheaper hosting solution and installed a new payments system. They are easy and transparent to deal with and any additional costs are outlined before they start any work. Highly recommended.
Mark BurleyTheir communication skills and ability to complete the project within budget and timescale were impressive.
After the launch of the website, the client received feedback from customers concerning a better UX, and Chilliapple Ltd. was able to update easier than before. They communicated through Campfire and had weekly updates through Zoom meetings. Overall, the team provided a good value for the budget.
Luisa Coates ThermapenGood Knowledge of Magento: Chilliapple was recommended to us for their Magento knowledge which has proved to be excellent. We worked with Bowo and Vipin to migrate and upgrade our existing Magento shops to a new UK Fast server with additional features and plug ins installed resulting in a faster admin than we previously had. I would recommend Chilliapple for Magento especially multiple shops.
Steve Long Merlin WorkwearHaving gone through the process of having new Magento sites brought online a couple of times now, I have to say that Dean and the team at Chilliapple have made our latest project as smooth as can be possible.
From my experience, I can’t imagine that any new website is a trouble-free project. However, Chilliapple have worked tirelessly to ensure that obstacles and hurdles have been dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible. Would I recommend? I already have… Twice!
Richard Smith Niton999Great work with the team at Chilliapple. They undertook our website maintenance from a previous developer and they have managed to accommodate many of our initial needs, including an upgrade to Magento 2.4.
Since then, we have overcome many more requests to improve website and shopping functionality and while I personally will not be overseeing their work anymore, I trust though that Versapak are in safe hands and that they can meet any new challenge that may arise.
Jeremy Graham VersapakOur Magento multistore was up and running on time and working as expected.
Sandra Simion our contact, gave us excellent customer support throughout the set-up process, she was immensely helpful and understanding. Sandra helped us purchase the correct modules and explained how they worked, Vipin sent us video demonstrations and advice too. [+]
Amanda YJ Europe LtdI've worked with many web agencies in the past and ChilliApple certainly shine above the rest. Our account manager Bowo has been extremely attentive and pro-active, without whom we would not have been able to deploy our Magento 2 migration by the end of 2020.
We're very pleased at the hard work and patience that Bowo and the development team have put into this project, especially as we were working long hours towards the end. I look forward to continued work with ChilliApple in 2021!
Laura Lam Phoenix MedicalOur website is built in Prestashop, and finding credible developers to maintain and progress the site was very difficult once we had made the decision to move on from our current developer.
Chilli Apple initially upgraded and re-themed our site to a very high standard with excellent communication throughout. We went live with the update (which was quite a major undertaking as it had not been done for some time and a lot had changed) right at the beginning of the COVID fiasco. [+]
Kieron Miller Skirting4uWe have found the dedicated development service an excellent way to quickly expand our team and give complete flexibility.
Priya has been a great asset to the team and provided valuable knowledge and ability to resolve our development requirements.
Garth Hoggins UBT (EU) LtdChilliapple has been the perfect fit for us. We needed a web development firm that we could trust to deliver on time and on cost. Chilliapple has provided that..
We're incredibly pleased with the quality of work that chilliapple have produced and how receptive they've been to new design iterations. A great company to work alongside with upfront and transparent pricing and delivery. [+]
Alex Nowak WorkOutDepotWe received a great customer service from ChilliApple. The team is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended! Thanks to Nick, Seb, Vipin, Spencer and all the team!
Cedric CleaningspotFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a dedicated PHP developer?
We charge fairly and offer competitive pricing. The precise cost of the developers varies by portfolio and depends upon the following:
- Developers experience
- Acquired skill set
- Knowledge of various additional PHP libraries, frameworks, etc.
- Chosen engagement model
How much does it cost to build a PHP application?
The cost of building PHP applications depends on the project complexity, timelines, development, and engagement models. We can provide you with a guilt-free estimate after assessing your needs.
Why should I choose chilliapple over other UK PHP development companies?
chilliapple has been established since 2008, and we pride ourselves on really knowing PHP web application development technologies inside out. Our clients stay with us, and we use a no-nonsense approach to development.
Is PHP still a good choice for web development in 2025?
Yes. PHP is one of the most widely used scripting languages for web development. The server-side language supports various modern frameworks and powers globally acclaimed platforms like WordPress and Laravel. Overall, PHP offers great flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency for businesses of all sizes.
Which types of websites or applications can be built using PHP?
PHP can be used to build almost any kind of website or application. We can use it to build your eCommerce platform, CMS solutions, enterprise portals, SaaS products, custom web apps, and many more. Its versatility makes it ideal for building simple as well as complex digital solutions.
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