Project rescue and takeover
Your last developer disappeared. The code doesn't work. Deadlines passed months ago. We take over broken projects, stabilize them, and get you back on track.
Get emergency helpWhat we do
We assess the codebase, infrastructure, and documentation to understand what's broken and what's salvageable.
We fix critical bugs, restore backups if needed, and get the system running reliably.
We create or update documentation so you're never locked out again.
We either hand the project back to your team or continue maintaining it.
Common scenarios
- •Developer quit or went silent mid-project
- •Agency delivered code that doesn't work
- •Internal system nobody understands anymore
- •Urgent security issue in production
- •Failed deployment that took down the site
What you get
- ✓Working system within days, not months
- ✓Clear documentation of what exists
- ✓Honest assessment of what to keep vs. rebuild
- ✓No vendor lock-in—you own everything
Frequently asked questions
We rescue web applications, mobile apps, APIs, internal tools, and custom software built on any modern stack. Whether it's a half-finished MVP, a production system that's failing, or legacy code nobody understands, we can assess it and determine the best path forward.
We start with a thorough triage: reviewing the codebase quality, infrastructure setup, documentation (or lack thereof), and interviewing stakeholders about what should work vs. what actually works. Within a few days, we provide a clear report on what's salvageable, what needs rebuilding, and estimated effort for each path.
Initial stabilization—getting a broken system running reliably—typically takes 1-2 weeks. Full rescue including documentation and handover ranges from 4-12 weeks depending on complexity. We'll give you a realistic timeline after our initial assessment.
We charge a fixed fee for the initial assessment and triage phase. After that, we either quote a fixed price for defined scope or work on a time-and-materials basis for ongoing stabilization. You'll always know costs upfront before we proceed.
Absolutely. We often collaborate with internal developers, helping them understand the system while we stabilize it. We document everything we learn and can train your team to maintain the system independently. Our goal is to eliminate your dependency on us, not create a new one.
Stuck with a broken project?
Tell us what's happening. We'll assess the damage and give you a plan.