Is This Quote Reasonable
Forward a development quote or proposal and we will tell you in writing whether the price and scope make sense.
A written verdict on whether the price is low, fair or high for the scope described
Tech Advisory
Fixed scope
Ask a Senior Engineer
One technical question answered thoroughly in writing by a senior engineer, typically within two working days.
Overview
What this engagement is
Some situations call for a single well-reasoned answer rather than a project. Should we switch database engines? Is this mobile app quote sensible? Why does our page take nine seconds to load on a phone? Send your question with enough context and a senior engineer will reply with a direct answer, the reasoning behind it and the details that would change the recommendation. If it turns out to need a proper investigation, we tell you so and outline what that would involve instead of speculating at length.
Deliverables
What you receive
- A written answer of 300 to 600 words from a senior engineer
- The reasoning, so you can apply it to similar decisions later
- Any assumptions stated clearly
- Two or three references or tools where they genuinely help
- A candid note if the question needs deeper work to answer well
Outcomes
What changes once it ships
A senior opinion for the cost of a takeaway meal
An answer you can forward to your team or your vendor
No sales call attached
Process
How the 4 stages run
Ask
You submit the question with context, links and constraints
Clarify
We come back once if something essential is missing
Answer
A written response delivered by email
Follow up
One round of clarifying questions answered at no extra cost
A strong fit for
- Founders facing a technical decision with no impartial adviser
- Teams caught in a circular internal debate
- Non-technical managers checking whether a quote or claim holds up
What we need from you
- The question, written as specifically as possible
- Relevant links, screenshots, error messages or quotes
- Any constraint that matters, such as budget, deadline or existing stack
You share these through the brief that opens in your client dashboard once payment is confirmed. The timeline starts when they arrive.
Answers
Questions about this engagement
One decision or one problem. Related follow-ups within it are fine. Five unrelated questions need five orders or a call.
Only when they are genuinely the right answer, and we will say when a cheaper or in-house route is better.
Yes, it is one of the most common uses. Send the quote along with the scope document.
This is a digital service — nothing is shipped. Work is delivered to the timeline above, into systems you control, and our refund terms explain what happens if a date is missed.
Often paired with
Engagements that work well alongside.
60-Minute Architecture Call
An hour with a senior engineer on your architecture, prepared for in advance and followed by written notes.
60-minute video call with a senior engineer, recorded for you to keep
Codebase Health Snapshot
A senior engineer spends half a day inside your repository and reports candidly on its condition and most significant risks.
A written report of 3 to 4 pages, with no padding