Status: Critical Recovery Needed

911 Product
Rescue & Takeover

When a software project is failing, we step in and take control.

Projects fail for many reasons: unclear scope, poor execution, technical debt, missed deadlines, or teams that simply stop delivering.

If your product is stuck, unstable, or going off the rails, we help you regain control and decide the safest path forward.

Rescue Audit from $2,500

Who this is for

Founders with a half-built or failing product
Startups whose previous dev team is not delivering
Agencies needing help taking over a troubled project
Teams facing missed deadlines or mounting technical debt
Businesses unsure whether to fix, rebuild, or replace
"This is not for greenfield builds or exploratory ideas."

Common situations

“Our developers disappeared or stopped responding”

“The project is late and no one can explain why”

“The code works, but no one understands it”

“We keep adding fixes, but things break elsewhere”

“We’re not sure if we should continue or start over”

Our approach to product rescue

We don’t guess. We assess.

Reality Check

What actually exists

Reality Check

What works and what doesn’t

Reality Check

Where the real risks are

Reality Check

Whether recovery is viable

"Before writing new code, we focus on understanding reality. This avoids throwing more money at the wrong solution."

Step 1 (Mandatory)

911 Rescue Audit

$2,500 Fixed Price

This is the required entry point for all rescue engagements. Because most failing projects hide complexity, the audit protects you from paying for the wrong fix.

Outcome:

You leave with clarity and a concrete plan, even if you decide not to continue with us.

What the Rescue Audit includes

  • Codebase and architecture review
  • Assessment of data models and integrations
  • Review of deployment and infrastructure
  • Identification of technical debt and risks
  • Clear explanation of what can be salvaged
  • Practical options with trade-offs and next steps

Fixing critical bugs

and blockers

Cleaning up

architecture

Securing deployments

& environments

Establishing

delivery process

Step 2

Stabilization
& Takeover

Only after the audit, if moving forward makes sense. We bring the product back to a stable, operable state.

Starting at $6,500
"Scope and pricing are defined after the audit, based on facts, not assumptions."

What makes our rescue work different

Senior judgment first

We focus on decision-making, not just execution.

Calm under pressure

Rescue work requires clarity and structure, not panic-driven coding.

Clear boundaries

We are explicit about what can and cannot be recovered.

No sunk-cost bias

If a rebuild is the smarter option, we will tell you.

Pricing

The Entry Point

911 Rescue Audit
$2,500

Fixed Price

1 Week focus period

Full Reality Assessment

Mandatory for all rescue work

The Solution

Stabilization & Takeover
Starting at $6,500

Phased Engagement

Tailored to Audit findings

Risk mitigation strategy

Infrastructure stabilization

"We do not offer free assessments or fixed rescue quotes without a review."

Frequently asked questions

Why is the audit mandatory?

Because most failing projects hide complexity. The audit protects you from paying for the wrong fix.

Can you guarantee the project can be saved?

No. Sometimes rebuilding is the right decision. The audit helps you decide.

How long does the audit take?

Typically 1 week, depending on access and project size.

Do you replace the previous team?

Sometimes. Other times we stabilize and help transition knowledge.

REGAIN CONTROL

Regain control
of your product

If your project is stuck, unclear, or heading in the wrong direction, the first step is clarity.

Mission Critical
Starting Phase
$2,500 Rescue Audit