ExpressionEngine Support & Maintenance UK

Karl Bowers has been working exclusively with ExpressionEngine since 2007 and supports business owners across the UK with maintenance, upgrades, and long-term specialist care for complex ExpressionEngine websites. Most clients come to Karl with a site that has outgrown its original agency, been left without proper developer support, or is running on a version of EE that needs bringing up to date.

ExpressionEngine is a powerful, flexible CMS, and a well-built EE site can serve a business reliably for many years. The challenge is finding a developer who genuinely knows the platform well enough to maintain and extend it properly. Karl works with a small number of clients on an ongoing basis, which means every business gets focused attention from a specialist who learns the system properly rather than treating it as a one-off job.

Who Karl typically works with:

• Businesses whose EE agency has moved on or stopped trading, leaving a complex codebase without proper specialist support.
• Sites on older versions of ExpressionEngine that need upgrading to the current version, including all add-on compatibility work and custom code updates.
• Ecommerce businesses running revenue-critical ExpressionEngine stores where downtime or broken functionality costs money directly.
• Owners with bespoke EE functionality such as custom pricing, booking systems, or complex integrations that need an expert to maintain and extend.
• Businesses that want a long-term specialist, not a new agency each time something needs doing.

What working with Karl typically looks like:

Most engagements start with a specific problem: an upgrade that has been deferred, an add-on that has broken, or a site left without a developer who understands it. Karl takes the time to understand the codebase properly before making changes, and most clients move to an ongoing retainer once the initial work is done. The goal is always to become the person who knows the system better than anyone else.

Common questions:

Can you take over an ExpressionEngine site built by another developer?

Yes. This is one of the most common starting points for new clients. Karl takes on ExpressionEngine codebases built by agencies and other developers regularly, including sites with heavily customised templates, bespoke add-ons, and years of accumulated complexity. He takes the time to understand what exists before making changes.

My ExpressionEngine site is on an old version, can you upgrade it?

Yes. Karl has carried out upgrades across every major version of ExpressionEngine, from EE 2 through to the current version. This includes auditing and replacing add-ons that are no longer compatible, updating template code for current EE syntax, and testing thoroughly before anything goes live.

Do you work with businesses anywhere in the UK?

Yes. Karl supports ExpressionEngine clients across the UK, with most work handled remotely. He is based in West Yorkshire and is happy to meet clients in person in the North of England when that is useful.

How much does ExpressionEngine support cost?

Pricing depends on the nature of the work. Karl works on a project basis for one-off work such as upgrades and audits, and on a monthly retainer for ongoing support. A clear cost is agreed before any work begins, with no surprises.

What versions of ExpressionEngine do you support?

Karl has worked with every major version of ExpressionEngine from EE 2 through to EE 7. He can assess any installation regardless of version and advise on the most practical upgrade path for the specific site.

What if something goes wrong with my EE site urgently?

Retainer clients receive priority response for urgent issues. For businesses without a retainer arrangement, Karl can often respond quickly to critical problems, but consistent priority access is part of what an ongoing retainer provides.

How do I get started?

The starting point is a brief conversation about the site: which version of EE it is running, what the immediate priorities are, and what ongoing support looks like. Karl will give an honest view of what is involved before any commitment is made.

Can you work with custom add-ons built by my previous developer?

Yes. Working with bespoke ExpressionEngine add-ons and custom modules built by other developers is a core part of what Karl does. He takes the time to understand how the existing code works before modifying it.