About Coastal App Works
We are a dedicated software design and engineering studio on the North West coast of England. We build robust, reliable, and accessible software designed to make customer enquiries, bookings, and everyday admin easier for British businesses.
Practical Software, Not Over-Engineered Promises
Too many software agencies push small businesses into bloated enterprise platforms or pitch complicated AI features that add cost without solving the underlying friction.
At Coastal App Works, we start from the user’s immediate everyday problem:
- Why did a roofer drive 40 minutes only to find a minor gutter clip? (Solved by Saxon Roofing triage)
- Why do shift workers need spreadsheets to verify their night pay? (Solved by ShiftPay UK calculation logic)
- Why can’t homeowners find a local tradesperson without a middleman taking huge commission cuts? (Solved by Southport Trades)
We design software that feels simple, fast, and respectful of the user's time.
Our Studio Principles
1. Radical Factual Honesty
We never claim code works without execution evidence. We never fabricate client reviews or pretend prototypes are live releases. What you see is what has been built and tested.
2. Transparent UK Pricing
Quotes are fixed in advance. We are not VAT registered, so no 20% surprise is added to your bill. Direct cloud hosting costs are laid out with zero hidden markup.
3. Real Physical Device Testing
We don't just rely on browser emulators. Our mobile apps are compiled and tested on physical Android devices (Sony Xperia) over USB reverse proxy and real cellular connections.
4. Privacy & Data Ethics
We never sell data or add enquiry senders to marketing email chains. Unsuccessful enquiries are deleted after 6 months.
Built with Fast, Maintainable Technologies
We use proven, modern tools with low maintenance overhead and high security.
Front-End & Mobile
TypeScript, React 19, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Native Android Jetpack Compose, Kotlin, and Capacitor 8 native wrappers.
Backend & Database
Node.js Express, Cloudflare Workers serverless edge runtimes, SQLite / Cloudflare D1, Drizzle ORM, and Supabase.
Quality & Testing
Automated unit and integration test harnesses, strict ESLint rules, physical ADB device testing, and zero credential bundling.
Ready to Discuss Your Project?
Whether you have a rough sketch on a napkin or an established business needing digital modernization, we’d love to hear from you.