Version Upgrade

Upgrade Laravel Version

LTS planning, breaking changes, dependency updates, and legacy refactoring. From $500 to $15,000 depending on version gap.

Risks of Not Upgrading

Security Vulnerabilities

End-of-life versions no longer receive security patches. Your app becomes an easy target.

Package Incompatibility

New packages require modern Laravel. You can't add features because dependencies fail.

Performance Loss

Newer Laravel versions include significant performance improvements and PHP 8.2+ optimizations.

Typical Upgrade Paths

Laravel 6-7 → Laravel 10-11 $3K-$8K
Medium effort 2-4 weeks
Laravel 8 → Laravel 10-11 $2K-$5K
Low-Medium effort 1-3 weeks
Laravel 9 → Laravel 10-11 $1K-$3K
Low effort 1-2 weeks
Laravel 10 → Laravel 11 $500-$1.5K
Low effort 3-5 days

Upgrade Process

1

Codebase Audit

Analyze current Laravel version, PHP version, dependencies, and deprecated features.

2

LTS Planning

Choose target version, review breaking changes, and create migration roadmap.

3

Dependency Updates

Update Composer packages, resolve conflicts, and replace deprecated packages.

4

Testing & Deploy

Full regression testing, fix breaking changes, and deploy with zero downtime.

Legacy Refactoring

What We Refactor

  • Deprecated controller patterns
  • Old Eloquent methods → modern
  • Blade → Livewire/Inertia
  • PHP 8.x syntax upgrades

Included in Upgrade

  • Full test suite pass
  • Zero-downtime deployment
  • Rollback plan
  • 30-day warranty

Upgrade FAQ

Why should I upgrade my Laravel version?

Older Laravel versions lose security patches, miss performance improvements, and have incompatible dependencies. Upgrading ensures security, speed, and access to new features like PHP 8.2+ support.

How much does a Laravel version upgrade cost?

Upgrading from Laravel 8-9 to 10-11 costs $2,000-$5,000. Legacy upgrades (5.x-7.x) cost $5,000-$15,000 depending on codebase size and deprecated packages used.

Do you refactor legacy Laravel code?

Yes. We refactor deprecated patterns, upgrade to modern syntax (like enum casts, new Eloquent methods), and improve code quality during the upgrade process.

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