We bring an older purchase up to current technical and design standards, without a full rebuild.
$8,000
Scoped to your specific engagement
Products bought a few years ago can fall behind on framework versions, security patches, and design conventions. Product Modernization upgrades the codebase and refreshes the UI incrementally, so you're not stuck choosing between an outdated product and starting over.
What to expect — typical ranges, not guarantees
4–8 wks
Typical modernization timeline
Security-first
Critical issues prioritized
Incremental
No full rebuild required
Fixed
Scoped per audit findings
Assess the current codebase against modern framework, security, and design standards.
Sequence upgrades by risk and user impact, starting with security-critical items.
Modernize dependencies, refactor legacy patterns, and refresh key UI surfaces.
Full regression testing to confirm nothing breaks during modernization.
Senior Engineer (migrations)
Leads dependency upgrades and refactoring
Security Reviewer
Flags and prioritizes security-critical findings
UI/UX Designer
Refreshes key design surfaces
| Model | Scope | Timeline | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed-scope audit + upgrade | Priced per audit findings | 4–8 weeks | $8,000+ |
| Ongoing modernization retainer | Continuous upkeep after initial pass | Monthly | Pairs with Product Engineering |
Stack18's services practice is new — the scenarios below illustrate how an engagement like this typically plays out, not verified past-client results.
Illustrative scenario
Major framework upgrade
CRM platform buyer
Upgraded a multi-year-old CRM across several major framework versions with no customer-facing downtime.
Illustrative scenario
Legacy UI refresh
Forms/data collection product buyer
Modernized the UI of a legacy forms product, measurably improving user engagement.
Engagement
Fixed-scope project
Priced per audit scope
Starting at
$8,000
Audit plus priority modernization work
Timeline
4–8 weeks
Depending on codebase age and scope
Final pricing depends on scope confirmed during a consultation — the figures above reflect typical starting points, not a fixed quote.
No, modernization is deliberately incremental — we upgrade and refactor in place rather than starting from scratch.
Security-critical findings are flagged and prioritized first, regardless of the rest of the modernization scope.
No — modernization is deliberately incremental. We upgrade and refactor in place rather than starting from scratch.
Security-critical findings are flagged and prioritized first, regardless of the rest of the modernization scope.
Full regression testing runs after every upgrade phase, with a defined rollback path if anything regresses.
Yes, UI-only refreshes are scoped separately from backend/framework upgrades if that's all you need.
Book a free consultation — no commitment, just a clear plan and a real quote.
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