Project Rescue
Stalled builds. Broken integrations. Messy code. Failed migrations. 84EM picks up where others left off.
Your Project Shouldn’t Die Because Someone Dropped the Ball.
- Developer went silent: No response to emails, no access to the codebase, no documentation. Just silence.
- Agency delivered half-finished work: The proposal looked great. The delivery didn’t match. Now they’ve moved on to other clients.
- Previous vendor hit a wall: The build almost works, but can’t get across the finish line. Communication gaps turned into technical gaps.
- AI build got stuck: A codebase from Replit, Cursor, or Bolt got 80% of the way there — and the last 20% turned out to be the hard part.
- Budget ran out before the work was done: The original estimate was wrong, the scope crept, and now there’s a half-built project with no plan to finish it.
- Inherited messy code nobody wants to touch: AI-generated or legacy — it works but it’s fragile, undocumented, and fights you at every change.
- Migration stalled or failed: Data stuck between platforms, broken imports, or a replatform that went sideways.
You’re stuck with a codebase you don’t fully understand, a deadline that hasn’t moved, and no clear path forward. That’s where 84EM comes in.
“Working with Andrew has been a breath of fresh air. The difference a highly competent developer makes—especially one who is responsive, clear, and reliable in communication—cannot be overstated. His work has given us the confidence to move forward from our previous vendor, and we’re excited to continue partnering with him on upcoming projects.“
Director of Digital Innovations and Marketing Solutions, The Pinnacle Group
How We Get Your Project Back on Track.
- Assess: A senior engineer reviews the existing codebase, architecture, hosting environment, and documentation (if any exists). The person evaluating your project is the person who will fix it.
- Stabilize: We identify what’s broken, what’s incomplete, and what needs to be rebuilt versus salvaged. You get an honest assessment — including whether the existing work is worth saving or if a different approach will cost less in the long run.
- Deliver: We bring the project to production. Clean code, proper documentation, deployment to your hosting environment, and a handoff that actually makes sense. When we’re done, you’ll own everything and won’t be locked into anything.
“He’s detailed, builds for extendability, and delivers projects on time.“
Founder, Red Lab Technologies
Any Platform.
Any Stack.
- WordPress: Broken plugins, failed migrations, incomplete custom themes, plugin conflicts, security incidents.
- React, Node.js, Python: Stalled application builds, broken APIs, deployment failures.
- AI builds: Projects started in Replit, Cursor, Bolt, or similar tools that hit a wall. AI-generated code that needs a real engineer to review, refactor, and ship.
- API integrations: Half-finished connections to CRMs, payment platforms, data feeds, or third-party services.
- E-commerce: WooCommerce, Shopify, or custom platforms with broken checkout flows, failed migrations, or incomplete features.
- Hosting & infrastructure: Sites stuck on the wrong host, broken deployment pipelines, misconfigured servers.
If your project involves code and it’s not working, we can likely help.
“Any company looking for his services would be very lucky to have him on their team!“
COO & Co-Founder, Panacea Financial
Code Cleanup & Refactoring.
Not every rescue is a crisis. Sometimes you just need messy code cleaned up.
AI-Generated Code
- Built a plugin with Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor that works but you’re not confident about security or WordPress standards.
- Need it documented so someone else can maintain it.
Inherited Projects
- Took over undocumented or fragile code from a previous developer.
- Can’t add features without breaking things.
How it works:
- Code audit — review everything, identify issues, document what’s wrong.
- Scope document — breakdown of fixes needed and priority levels.
- Refactoring — clean up the code while keeping everything functional.
- Documentation — for whoever maintains it next.
- Testing — verify it all still works.
- Walkthrough — explain what changed and what to watch for.
Data Migrations.
Moving to a new host, rebuilding your site, or consolidating platforms? 84EM handles complex migrations so your data arrives intact and functional.
What 84EM migrates:
- WordPress content (posts, pages, custom post types)
- User accounts and profiles
- E-commerce orders and customer data
- LMS customers and course history
- Custom database tables and media files
- Platform transfers from other CMSs to WordPress
How it works:
- Map existing data structure to the new environment.
- Test migrations to catch issues before the final move.
- Execute the migration during your preferred timeframe.
- Verify data integrity.
- Coordinate with hosting providers to minimize downtime.
Timelines:
- Simple host-to-host WordPress migrations: 1 business day.
- Complex sites (e-commerce, LMS, membership): 4-5 business days.
- Platform transfers and complex database migrations: 2-4 weeks or more.
Senior Engineer.
Start to Finish.
- One engineer evaluates, plans, and executes: No handoffs between sales, project management, and development.
- Honest assessment upfront: If the existing work isn’t salvageable, we’ll tell you before you spend money trying to save it.
- Direct communication: You talk to the person doing the work. Emails returned within one business day. SMS is available for emergencies.
- Decades of experience: Building for the web since 1995. We’ve inherited enough broken codebases to know what to look for and where projects typically go wrong.
“Andrew partnered with my team to build a custom learning platform tailored to our unique needs. We specifically appreciated his expertise balanced with creativity and practicality. When presented with a new project, Andrew created multiple approach options that we could configure as necessary. He delivered work on budget and on schedule, and, on top of it all, is thoroughly enjoyable to work with!”
Senior Director, Publicly Traded Global Management Consulting Firm