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Pay-As-You-Go Development

Perfect for maximum flexibility when starting out or when requirements might change. There are no complex contracts required; projects run under standard terms. Work begins as soon as the first 1-hour payment is received. Before sharing sensitive project information, please review the NDA & Confidentiality Guidelines.

What counts as billable PAYG time?

PAYG time covers more than coding. It includes the work needed to understand and address your problem, such as checking out and setting up a repository, reviewing schematics, setting up the project, reading documentation, reproducing faults, and calls specific to the task. PAYG work is subject to a minimum charge of one hour. After the first hour, additional time is recorded and deducted from your account in 15-minute increments.

What's a payment account?

For the Pay-As-You-Go model, a simple payment account is created to support the project. This makes it easy to fund development at £95 per hour in flexible 1-hour blocks. If the balance reaches zero, work pauses temporarily and resumes the moment a top-up is made—just like a pre-paid mobile phone.

Is there a minimum payment?

To keep things accessible, starting a new project requires only a 1-hour initial payment to activate. Future top-ups must be at least 1 hour, keeping control completely in your hands.

Do you have a maximum payment?

Yes. Initially, your payment account can hold up to 40 hours of development time at any one time. While you can fund up to 40 hours in your account, actual work is scheduled in blocks based on current availability and agreed-upon lead times.

Can I get refunds for unused development time?

Yes. Any unused Pay-As-You-Go development time is fully refunded upon request.

What if my account runs out and my project isn't complete?

Just like a mobile phone, development pauses if the account runs empty. The project remains safe and active, and work picks up right where it left off as soon as the account is topped up.

What if a project goes inactive for a while?

If a project is inactive for 90 days, it is archived to keep the workspace organized. Any unused development time left in the account is refunded automatically.

Ready to start? Get in touch on +44 2891 621976 or [email protected].