Rescue & Scale
Code Refactoring & Modernization
Clean up technical debt, modernize legacy code, and improve maintainability. We restructure messy codebases, establish best practices, and make your codebase a joy to work with. Modernisation that reduces tech debt without breaking production (UK/EU overlap (GMT/BST-friendly)).
Benefits
What you get
Legacy code migration (AngularJS to React, Rails to Node.js)
TypeScript migration for better type safety
Breaking monoliths into modular architecture
Setting up automated testing (unit, integration, E2E)
Code organization and architecture improvements
Establishing coding standards and documentation
Features
What we deliver
Legacy Migration
Migrate from outdated frameworks (AngularJS, jQuery, Rails) to modern stacks (React, Next.js, Node.js).
TypeScript Migration
Add type safety to JavaScript codebases. Catch bugs at compile time and improve developer experience.
Architecture Improvements
Break monoliths into microservices or modular architecture. Improve code organization and maintainability.
Test Coverage
Add comprehensive test suites with unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for confidence in changes.
Error Handling
Implement proper error handling, logging, and monitoring for production-ready applications.
Documentation
Code documentation, architecture diagrams, and developer guides for team knowledge sharing.
Process
How we work
Discovery
Requirements gathering and planning
Design
UI/UX design and prototyping
Development
Iterative sprints with demos
Launch
Deployment and support
Tech Stack
Technologies we use
Core
Tools
Services
Use Cases
Who this is for
Startup Technical Debt
Clean up MVP code. Refactor for maintainability, add tests, and make your codebase ready for scaling.
Legacy Modernization
Modernize codebases with outdated frameworks. Reduce maintenance costs and make development faster.
Enterprise Architecture
Large-scale refactoring for enterprise applications. Establish coding standards for large teams.
Migration Projects
Migrate from legacy frameworks to modern stacks. Maintain feature parity while improving performance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We write tests before refactoring, refactor incrementally, and test after each change. We maintain feature parity and use staging environments.
Yes. We refactor incrementally while building new features, improving code structure as we work to reduce risk and allow continuous delivery.
We write tests for critical paths first, use characterization tests to understand existing behavior, then improve code safely and incrementally.
Standards for code style (ESLint, Prettier), architecture patterns, testing practices, documentation, and Git workflows tailored to your team.
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Regional
Delivery considerations for your region
Compliance & Data (UK/EU)
For UK teams, we default to GDPR-first thinking: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and clear access boundaries.
We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement practical retention/deletion flows when needed.
- GDPR-first patterns (minimise, restrict, document)
- DPA template available on request
- Retention/deletion and export flows where required
- Least-privilege access and secure session handling
- PII-safe logging + secure-by-default configuration
- NDA available for early-stage discussions
Timezone & Collaboration (UK/EU)
We align to UK time and EU overlap (GMT/BST with CET-friendly windows) for fast feedback cycles.
We keep the process lightweight: async updates, clear priorities, and written decisions to avoid ambiguity.
- UK/EU overlap with GMT/BST windows
- Async-first delivery with documented scope
- Weekly milestones and structured demos
- Clear escalation path for blockers
- Tight change control with clear sign-offs
Engagement & Procurement (UK)
We support typical UK procurement flows with clear scopes, change control, and invoice cadence.
If you prefer a discovery-first engagement, we can run a short paid discovery to lock requirements before build.
- GBP-based engagements and invoicing options
- Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
- Milestone-based billing when appropriate
- Transparent change control and sign-offs
- Vendor onboarding pack on request
Security & Quality (UK/EU)
We build for reliability and maintainability: clean PRs, tight review loops, and test coverage that matches risk.
Performance budgets and release checklists keep launches predictable—especially when multiple stakeholders review changes.
- CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
- Performance budgets + bundle checks (Core Web Vitals-minded)
- Structured release notes and rollback-safe deployments
- Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
- Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
Want help with refactoring and modernization?
Get a clear plan for United Kingdom teams—scope, timeline, and next steps. GBP-based engagements.
Reply within 2 hours. No-pressure consultation.