Buyer guide
Paid discovery: the cheapest place to reduce software risk
A free chat can confirm fit. It cannot produce a reliable build price for a multi-role portal. Paid discovery turns a vague idea into a blueprint you own — before anyone starts coding.
NorthIRdev offers focused discovery from £1,250 and complex discovery at £2,500. You receive a process map, requirements outline, architecture direction, and delivery estimate. For builds above £10,000, 50% of discovery can be credited against the agreed build.
What you should walk away with
- A clear statement of the business problem and users
- A process or information-architecture map
- Must-have vs later-phase features
- Technical approach and integration risks
- A realistic delivery estimate and next commercial step
If discovery shows the project should not be built yet, you still keep the blueprint. That is the point: cheaper to learn before the expensive phase.