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The challenge

Off-the-shelf gets you live — it rarely gets you ahead

Page builders and off-the-shelf themes work — until they don't. The moment you need custom logic, real performance, or a CMS your team can actually use, you hit a wall.

We build production-grade websites with clean architecture, sub-second load times, and code your engineering team will be happy to maintain. No vendor lock-in, no bloat.

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6–10wk Avg. build timeline
100+ Sites built
98% Client satisfaction

What's
included.

01

Technical architecture

We map your requirements to the right stack — Astro, Next.js, SvelteKit, or plain HTML — so the foundations support everything you plan to build.

02

Frontend development

Pixel-perfect, accessible markup with clean component architecture. Animations, responsive behaviour, and cross-browser testing included.

03

CMS integration

Content management via Sanity, Contentful, Storyblok, or your preferred headless CMS — structured so your team can update without breaking anything.

04

Performance optimisation

Core Web Vitals, lazy loading, image optimisation, and caching strategies. Your site ships fast and stays fast.

No templates. No compromises. Just code that ships fast and scales.

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Featured
work.

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The site loads in under a second and our dev team can actually maintain it. Carril built exactly what we spec'd — no bloat, no surprises.

Daniel S. CTO, Relay Labs

Production-grade code that your team will be proud to maintain. Built to scale from day one.

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Why not
just...

Use WordPress or Webflow?

Page builders work until they hit their limits. Custom code has no ceiling — you get exactly what your business needs, with no plugin dependencies or vendor lock-in.

Build it in-house?

Internal developers are busy building your product. Agency specialists build marketing sites every day — the speed, quality, and focus is different.

Go with a cheaper agency?

Cheap development is expensive in the long run. Poor architecture, technical debt, and security vulnerabilities cost more to fix than they saved upfront.

How we
work.

01

Discovery & scoping

We review your goals, content, and technical requirements — then recommend the right stack and define the project scope.

02

Architecture & setup

Component structure, routing, CMS schema, and deployment pipeline — all planned and configured before a single page is built.

03

Build & iterate

We develop in sprints with weekly demos. You see real progress, give feedback early, and nothing ships without your sign-off.

04

Launch & support

Performance audit, cross-browser QA, and go-live. After launch, we stay on for bug fixes, updates, and ongoing improvements.

Frequently asked
questions.

What tech stack do you recommend?

It depends on the project. Astro for content-heavy marketing sites, Next.js for dynamic apps, and sometimes plain HTML for maximum simplicity. We will recommend the best fit on the first call.

Do you use AI in your development process?

Yes. We design in Paper and build with Claude Code — AI-native tools that let us move faster without cutting corners. This website is a real example: designed in Paper and built with Claude Code, end to end.

How long does a typical build take?

Most custom development projects take 6–10 weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on scope and complexity. We will give you an honest timeline before we start.

Do you offer ongoing maintenance?

Yes. We offer monthly retainers for updates, security patches, performance monitoring, and content changes — or you can come back project by project.

Which CMS platforms do you work with?

Sanity, Contentful, Storyblok, Strapi, and WordPress (headless). We will recommend the best option based on your team size, content complexity, and budget.

What does a custom web development project cost?

Most projects fall in the $8,000–$20,000 range depending on scope, number of templates, and integrations. We will give you a clear estimate on the first call.