Bespoke Software Development
Custom web apps, internal tools and APIs built around how your Bolton business actually works — not off-the-shelf compromises.
Read moreBased in Bolton · Serving Greater Manchester
Software Developer in Bolton
Bark Street Software is a Bolton-based software development team building bespoke software, system integrations, Power BI dashboards and data recovery for SMEs across Bolton, Bury, Wigan and Greater Manchester.
Local team
A senior engineering team on your doorstep.
We take our name from Bark Street in central Bolton. We work the way good local firms always have: face-to-face when it matters, on the phone when it's urgent, and never hidden behind an account manager.
Every project is delivered by senior engineers who design, build and ship the work themselves. No offshore handoffs, no junior teams, no surprises in month three.
What we do for Bolton businesses
System Integrations
Connect your CRM, ERP, finance and SaaS tools so data flows automatically. No more copy-pasting between systems.
Read moreData Recovery
Rescue data from corrupt databases, failed migrations and legacy systems — then harden what's left with a proper backup strategy.
Read morePower BI Dashboards
From scattered spreadsheets to a single source of truth. Dashboards your leadership team will actually open and act on.
Read moreWhy choose a local Bolton developer?
Hiring a Bolton-based software partner means faster decisions, real on-site time when you need it, and a team that operates inside UK working hours, UK law and UK data protection rules.
- On-site discovery and workshops across Greater Manchester
- UK timezone, UK working hours, UK invoicing
- GDPR-compliant data handling — no offshore data transfers
- Senior engineers throughout — no junior handoffs
- Direct access to the people writing the code
Industries we work with across Greater Manchester
- Manufacturing & engineering
- Logistics & distribution
- Professional services
- Retail & e-commerce
- Healthcare & care providers
- Construction & trades
How we work
01
Discover
Free 30-minute scoping call, then a fixed-price discovery to map the problem, users and success measures.
02
Build
Senior engineers ship working software in weekly increments — you see real progress, not status decks.
03
Integrate
We connect to the systems you already run, migrate the data and prove it end-to-end before go-live.
04
Support
Ongoing support, monitoring and incremental improvements once you're live. No handover to a junior team.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work on-site with Bolton businesses?
Yes. We're based in Bolton and regularly work on-site with clients across Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Salford and central Manchester. Most discovery sessions and stakeholder workshops are run face-to-face when it speeds the project up.
How much does bespoke software cost?
Most engagements start between £8,000 and £25,000 for a focused MVP, and £25,000–£90,000 for a fully featured internal system. We always start with a fixed-price discovery so you see a clear scope and budget before any build commits.
Can you recover data from a failed system or botched migration?
Yes. We rescue data from corrupt databases, failed migrations and inherited legacy systems, then harden what's left with a proper backup and recovery strategy. We work on SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL and most file-based stores.
Do you build Power BI dashboards for small and mid-sized businesses?
We do. We design the data model, write the DAX, build the reports and set up the refresh pipeline. Most Bolton clients go from scattered spreadsheets to a single Power BI workspace their leadership team actually uses within 4–8 weeks.
Do you only work with companies in Bolton?
No — Bolton is our base, but we work with clients across Greater Manchester, the North West and remotely across the UK. On-site presence is offered as standard for clients within an hour of Bolton.
How do we get started?
Send us a short brief through the contact form. We'll reply within one working day and book a free 30-minute scoping call to see if we're a fit.
Ready to talk to a Bolton software developer?
Tell us what you're trying to build, fix or recover. We'll reply within one working day.