Your MVP Is Broken. We Can Fix It.
When a previous agency or freelancer delivered something that does not work, does not scale, or was not built properly, we provide an honest assessment, critical stabilisation, and a clear plan for what comes next. No scare tactics. No mandatory rewrites. Just the truth about where you stand and what it will take to get you moving again.
Sound familiar?
When Your First Build Goes Wrong
Your previous developer has disappeared.
The freelancer stopped responding. The agency is between sprints indefinitely. You are stuck with a half-built product, little or no documentation, and a deep uncertainty about what has actually been built and whether any of it is salvageable.
The code is unmaintainable and nobody wants to touch it.
Every engineer who has looked at the codebase has either walked away or quoted a complete rebuild. There are no tests, no documentation, no consistent patterns. Technical debt has become the single biggest threat to your business.
The product works but cannot scale -- and investors have noticed.
Your MVP got traction but falls over under real load. Page loads take seconds, the security model would not survive a basic penetration test, and your Series A due diligence just flagged significant technical risk.
The Source Stream difference
Honest Assessment, Targeted Recovery
Honest assessment, not a sales pitch for a rewrite
We will tell you the truth about your codebase. Roughly half of rescue engagements result in a recommendation to refactor and improve rather than rebuild. We give you an evidence-based assessment so you can make an informed decision.
Critical stabilisation first
Before we plan the long-term recovery, we fix what is actively on fire. Security vulnerabilities, data integrity risks, and show-stopping bugs get addressed immediately. Your product keeps running while we conduct the deeper analysis.
A clear plan for what comes next
A detailed recovery roadmap: what to fix, what to refactor, what to rebuild, and what to leave alone. Each recommendation comes with effort estimates, priority ranking, and clear rationale. You know exactly what the recovery will cost before you commit.
Deliverables
What You Get
Comprehensive code audit report
Detailed assessment of code quality, architecture, test coverage, security posture, performance, and maintainability with severity ratings.
Critical bug fixes
Immediate resolution of security vulnerabilities, data integrity risks, and show-stopping defects.
Performance optimisation
Identification and remediation of the most impactful performance bottlenecks with before-and-after measurements.
Security vulnerability assessment
Thorough review of authentication, authorisation, data protection, input validation, and common attack vectors.
Recovery roadmap
Prioritised plan for full remediation with effort estimates, phased milestones, and clear distinction between what must be fixed now and what can be deferred.
Cost estimate for full remediation
Transparent pricing for the recovery work, broken into phases so you can choose how far to take the remediation.
Our process
How the Rescue Works
Emergency Assessment
Week 1We gain access to your codebase and infrastructure. Within the first week, we deliver a preliminary assessment covering the most critical risks and an honest view of the overall situation.
Critical Stabilisation
Week 1-2We address urgent issues: security holes, data risks, and critical bugs. The goal is to stop the bleeding and get you to a stable baseline.
Detailed Audit
Week 2-3A thorough, evidence-based assessment of the entire codebase, infrastructure, deployment process, and development practices.
Recovery Plan
Week 3-4We deliver the complete recovery roadmap with findings, recommendations, costs, and timelines. We present this in person and walk through every finding.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop Losing Time on a Broken Product
Get an emergency assessment within one week. We will tell you exactly where you stand, how bad it really is, and what it will take to get back on track. Honest answers, no obligation, no pressure.
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