Is Your Code Holding You Hostage?
The 'Bus Factor' Risk
Only one person knew the code, and they just quit. You are flying blind.
Fear of Deployment
Every update breaks something vital. You're paralyzed by fragility.
Performance Paralysis
The app "works", but it's dangerously slow. Users are leaving.
Legacy Lock-in
Your stack is obsolete. Modern developers won't touch it.
Restoring Order to Chaos
We don't build generic websites. We specialize in high-stakes rescue missions for distressed software.
Legacy Remediation
We systematically decouple spaghetti code into maintainable, scalable architectures. We don't just "patch" it; we modernize the foundation while keeping your business running.
- Monolith Decomposition
- Version Upgrades (
PHP 5->8,jQuery->Vue)
Emergency Response
Production down? Data leaks? We deploy immediately to stop the bleeding.
Automated Safety Nets
"If it's not tested, it's broken." We build the CI/CD pipelines and test suites (Unit, E2E) you lack.
Documentation & Handover
We transform oral history into written assets. We document the system architecture so you are never held hostage by a single developer again.
The Code Audit Protocol
1. Diagnosis
Static analysis, security scans, and architecture mapping.
2. Triage
Fixing critical bugs, stopping data leaks, and stabilizing uptime.
3. Refactor
Incremental decoupling, adding tests, and modernizing syntax.
4. Handover
Complete documentation, team training, and ownership transfer.
You Don't Need to Hold Our Hands
Bringing on a new dev is usually slow. Explain the architecture. Answer a hundred questions. Not with us.
No Onboarding Period
We dive in and ship. We've worked with legacy stacks for over a decade.
README First PR
If your project lacks a proper README, we'll create one as part of our first delivery.
No Meetings Required
All communication via GitHub. You'll see exactly what we're working on at any time.
We Speak Your Language
From ancient mainframes to modern microservices. We identify the debt and pay it off.
No Compromises on Quality
These are non-negotiable. Every engagement includes all three.
Testing
Our code comes with tests. Non-negotiable. We add factories, test helpers, and seed data. Your team might just start writing tests too. We've seen it happen.
Documentation
We create onboarding READMEs, inline docs, and detailed PR context. Future devs will thank you. "Why did we do X instead of Y?" — answered in every PR.
Architecture
We chip away at technical debt with every feature. "Leave it a little better than you found it." After a few months, you'll feel the difference.
Skip the Hiring Process
Flat monthly rate. Pause or cancel anytime. No contracts, no surprises.
Standard
Perfect for ongoing maintenance and steady improvements.
- 1 concurrent request
- Turnaround in days, not weeks
- Pause or cancel anytime
- All quality pillars included
Pro
For teams that need faster throughput and parallel workstreams.
- 2 concurrent requests
- Turnaround in days, not weeks
- Pause or cancel anytime
- Priority support
Need a smaller engagement?
For one-time projects, emergencies, or hourly consulting, we also offer $175 CAD/hour
Try the Rescue Mission CalculatorQuestions? Book a free discovery call
What They Say
Jake Bennett
Director of Technology, Wilber Group
"Point the direction you want to go, the problem you need solved, and they take care of the rest. They even figured out edge cases in a codebase they hadn't worked in before. Incredible."
Anthony Montalbano
Co-founder, Betterly.ai
"Their years of industry knowledge is impressive. Our team is excited to take what we learned and continue to build our platform with confidence."
Chris Peeters
Founder, MOTOPRIX
"We went from zero tests to complete module coverage. Better documentation, more confident in security. Without their help, we couldn't have reached this level in months."
Andrés Reyes Galgani
Senior Full Stack Developer • RBC Royal Bank of Canada
I've spent two decades turning chaotic legacy systems into reliable, scalable platforms. From PHP 5 monoliths to Kubernetes microservices, I've seen it all—and fixed most of it.
Career Highlights
- RBC Royal Bank: Building enterprise payment systems (PayEdge) with Laravel, Azure, and Apache Kafka
- Midtown Capital: Architected databases processing 500K+ daily transactions, 30% query performance improvement
- 15+ Laravel applications serving 200,000+ monthly users with 99.95% availability
- PCI-DSS compliant payment architecture handling $8M+ annually with 99.8% transaction success rate
Security First
PCI-DSS expert. Managed 50+ servers with Ansible, 90% vulnerability reduction.
Performance
75% latency reduction via Redis. 40% faster delivery cycles through Agile leadership.
Based in Ontario
Richmond Hill, Canada. Available for remote engagements worldwide.
Why Not Just Rewrite It?
It's the most common question we get. Here is the cold, hard math.
Full Rewrite
- High Risk: 70% of rewrite projects fail or are abandoned.
- Business Logic Loss: Years of subtle edge cases are lost.
- Time Sink: 12-24 months before seeing ANY value.
- The "Second System" Effect: Rewrites often introduce NEW bugs.
CodeJanitor Remediation
- Zero Downtime: We fix the ship while it's sailing.
- Incremental Value: Critical bugs fixed in Week 1.
- Preserve Asset: You paid millions for that logic. Keep it.
- Documentation: We map the territory as we clean it.
The Code Janitor Guarantee
"Backed by 20+ years of engineering experience."
- Led by Andres Reyes Galgani.
- Strict NDAs signed before code access.
- 100% Measurable Deliverables.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden retainers. No "management fees". You pay for engineering hours, period.
Rescue Mission Calculator
Get a rough estimate of the effort required to stabilize your project.
Estimated Range
* Based on $125 CAD/hour. Contact us for a fixed-bid proposal.
Why We Might NOT Be a Good Fit
We believe in transparency. This way of working isn't for everyone.
You need hourly invoices with line items
We don't track hours. We focus on delivering results, not timesheets.
You need us in daily meetings
We keep meetings to an absolute minimum. That's part of our efficiency.
You're looking for React/Angular specialists
Our core expertise is backend-heavy legacy stacks. We're okay with Vue/Livewire, not SPA frameworks.
You want 24/7 on-call emergency support
We offer rapid initial response, but not ongoing on-call contracts. Your team should handle prod access.
Clarifying the Process
Do I have to give you full source code access?
Yes, but we sign strict NDAs before you transfer a single byte. We use encrypted repositories and can work via your VPN if your security compliance requires it. We have worked with fintech and healthcare clients with strict HIPAA/PIPEDA requirements.
Will my site go down during the process?
Absolutely not. We set up a mirrored Staging Environment that replicates your production server exactly. We deploy fixes to Staging, verify them with automated tests, and only then deploy to Production during scheduled maintenance windows.
My code is extremely old (PHP 5.x / ASP Classic). Can you handle it?
Specialize in it. We have deep experience with "ancient" stacks including PHP 5, Classic ASP, Perl, and jQuery 1.x. We know the specific security vulnerabilities of those eras and how to patch them or shim them to run on modern infrastructure.
How fast can you start?
For Grade-A Emergencies (server down, hacked), we can often deploy a triage engineer within 4 hours. For standard audits and remediation projects, we typically schedule a kickoff within 48 hours of contract signing.
How many issues can you handle per month?
Issues vary wildly in complexity. "Fix this validation bug" is different from "Build an API integration." We don't count tickets—we guarantee a steady stream of progress. Each week, we ship something of value. No going dark for months.
Will you join our daily stand-up?
No. We keep meetings to an absolute minimum—it's one big reason we're efficient. But don't worry: you'll know exactly what we're working on at any time via GitHub.
What if I need to explain something via video call?
Totally fine! Record a short Loom video and link it in the GitHub issue. We love context. If something's still unclear, we'll set up a brief chat. We're not stubborn. 😄
Why don't you bill by the hour?
Hourly billing is unpredictable for both sides. Some freelancer at $35/hr sounds cheap, but that's apples to oranges. We focus on delivering results at a high quality bar. Without quality, more hours just means more code to fix later.
Ready to Rescue
Your Code?
Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within 24 hours with an initial assessment and next steps.
Email Us
contact@codejanitor.caResponse Time
24 hours for inquiries
4 hours for emergencies
Location
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Serving clients globally
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