Yes. We've seen apps built on scaffolded AI code, apps duct-taped together by five different freelancers, and apps with zero test coverage running in production. We start with an audit, not assumptions. If it's fixable - and almost everything is - we'll tell you exactly how.

It depends on the scope. Critical bug fixes and security patches can be resolved in days. Architectural rebuilds can take weeks to months. After the audit, you'll have a clear timeline before we start any work. No surprises.

That's exactly who this service is for. AI-generated codebases have specific, predictable failure patterns. Our engineers know what to look for and how to stabilize them. The tool doesn't matter - the problems are usually the same.

Not necessarily, and we'd never recommend it unless it's genuinely the faster path. Our goal is to save as much of your existing work as possible. We rebuild what needs to be rebuilt, fix what can be fixed, and leave the rest alone.

Every app is different, which is why we start with a free audit. Once we know what's broken, we scope the work and give you a clear price. No hourly ambiguity, no surprise bills. You approve the scope before we start.

Yes and yes. Our headquarters is in Los Angeles, and we offer in-person meetings with your project manager. We also work with clients across the US remotely. However you work best, we adapt.

We don't start billing until we understand what's wrong. The audit comes first - and it's free. You'll get a written diagnostic that tells you exactly what's broken, what it'll cost to fix, and what you're risking if you don't. You decide whether to proceed. There's no obligation, no pressure, and no invoice until you've approved the scope in writing. We've seen too many founders get burned once already - our process is designed to make sure it doesn't happen twice.

Yes - and this is one of the most common situations we step into. We don't need the original developer, their notes, or their explanation of what they built. Our engineers read codebases cold, every day. We'll reverse-engineer what was built, document what we find, and move forward from there. The only thing we need from you is repository access.

In most cases, yes. We work in staging environments and isolate our changes so your live app isn't disrupted. We'll only push to production once changes are tested, reviewed, and you've signed off. If there's a critical security vulnerability that poses immediate risk to users, we'll flag it clearly and discuss the fastest safe path forward - but we never make unannounced changes to a live product.

Absolutely. We sign NDAs before any code, business logic, or sensitive information is shared. Confidentiality is standard practice for us - we've worked with funded startups, enterprise clients, and everyone in between. Your idea, your IP, and your codebase stay yours. Full stop.

We scope conservatively and flag risk upfront. If our audit reveals a deeper issue than the initial assessment, we tell you immediately - before we charge for the additional work. You'll never receive an invoice for scope you didn't approve. We've seen codebases where the surface problem turned out to be a symptom of something.