Yes. We recover corrupted Access databases regularly.
Recovery success rate: 85-95% depending on corruption severity.
Timeline: Usually 24-48 hours for recovery attempt.
Cost: $500-$2,000 depending on complexity.
Send us the corrupted file
We attempt recovery using multiple methods
We tell you what’s recoverable
If you approve, we complete recovery and deliver recovered database
We only charge if recovery is successful.
Yes. We offer monthly support retainers:
What’s included:
Unlimited email/phone support
Bug fixes and troubleshooting
Minor enhancements (within reasonable hours)
Performance monitoring
Backup review
Typical retainer: $500-$2,000/month depending on database complexity and support needs
Alternative: On-demand support billed hourly ($125-$175/hour) without retainer commitment
Yes. This is one of our most common scenarios.
We provide:
Database assessment: Full documentation of what the database does, how it works, what’s critical vs. obsolete, and recommendations for path forward.
Cost: $1,500-$4,000 for comprehensive assessment
Many clients use our assessment to get budget approval for proper migration project.
Can you train my staff to maintain our Access database?
Yes. We provide training customized to your needs:
Administrator training: How to back up, compact/repair, add users, basic troubleshooting
Power user training: How to create queries, modify forms, generate reports
Developer training: How to write VBA code, debug issues, add features
Format: Virtual or in-person, typically 2-4 hour sessions
Cost: $500-$2,000 depending on depth and number of participants
Usually, yes.
Common causes of slowness:
Database bloat (needs compact/repair)
Inefficient queries
Network drive location (file-based access over network)
Approaching 2GB limit
Too many concurrent users
Missing indexes
Poorly written VBA code
We diagnose the specific cause and recommend fixes—sometimes simple optimization, sometimes backend migration to SQL Server.
Cost: $1,000-$5,000 for performance optimization, depending on issues found.
Can you add features to my existing Access database?
Yes. We enhance and modify existing Access databases regularly.
Common requests:
Add new forms or reports
Create new queries or calculations
Add automation (email, exports, imports)
Improve user interface
Add security/permissions
Integrate with other systems
Process: You describe what you need, we assess feasibility, provide fixed-price quote.
Mostly, but not always exactly the same way.
Power Apps does well:
Data entry forms
Workflows and approvals
Mobile access
Integration with Microsoft 365
Basic reporting
Power Apps struggles with:
Pixel-perfect printed reports (use Power BI or Word templates instead)
Extremely complex VBA logic (can often be reimplemented, but not 1:1)
Certain advanced Access features
We assess your specific database and tell you what translates easily, what requires workarounds, and what might be lost. You decide if trade-offs are acceptable.
Yes. We build custom Power Apps for businesses that need web/mobile applications without the cost and complexity of custom development.
Typical projects:
Field service applications
Inventory tracking
Customer relationship management
Inspection and compliance tracking
Project management
HR/employee workflows
Cost: $8,000-$35,000 for typical business app, depending on complexity
Yes. Power Apps requires Microsoft licensing:
Power Apps per-app: $5/user/month (access to up to 2 custom apps)
Power Apps per-user: $20/user/month (unlimited apps)
Example: 10 users with one app = $50/month ($600/year)
Dataverse storage: 10GB included, additional storage ~$40/GB/month if needed
These costs are in addition to development cost. We include licensing guidance in proposals so you understand total cost of ownership.
Yes. Power Apps has connectors for hundreds of systems:
Common integrations we build:
QuickBooks (Online and Desktop via workarounds)
Salesforce
SQL Server
SharePoint
Outlook/Teams
Azure services
Custom APIs
Integration typically adds: $2,000-$8,000 to project cost depending on complexity
Yes. This is a core service.
We assess whether Power Apps is the right platform for your situation (sometimes it’s not), then migrate data and rebuild application in Power Apps with modern web/mobile interface.
Cost: $10,000-$30,000 for typical Access-to-Power Apps migration
See “Access Migration” section for more details.
Yes. Every project includes training:
User training: How to use the application we built (included in project cost)
Admin training: How to manage users, modify settings, run reports (included)
Developer training: How to modify and enhance the app yourself (additional cost, typically $1,500-$3,000)
Format: Virtual or in-person, with documentation and video recordings for reference
Typical timelines:
Simple app (one main table, basic forms, under 1,000 records):
3-4 weeks
Standard business app (5-10 tables, moderate complexity, workflows):
6-10 weeks
Complex app (extensive data model, integrations, custom logic):
10-16 weeks
Access migration (depends on Access database complexity):
6-12 weeks typical
These include assessment, development, testing, training, and deployment.
Desktop Windows application only
File-based (prone to corruption with network storage)
Limited to 2GB database size
Works offline
One-time cost (included with Microsoft 365)
Power Apps:
Web and mobile access from anywhere
Cloud database (Dataverse or SharePoint)
No practical size limits
Requires internet connection
Ongoing subscription cost ($5-$20/user/month)
Power Apps is better when: you need web/mobile access, have more than 5-10 concurrent users, or Access is hitting technical limits.
Access is fine when: small team, desktop-only, simple needs, tight budget.
We help you decide which makes sense for your situation.
Yes. Most migrations happen in parallel:
Work continues in Access as normal
We build new system separately
Test with copy of your data
When ready, we sync final data and cut over
Typically 1 week of parallel running before full cutover
Business operations continue uninterrupted during migration.
Access isn’t being discontinued. Microsoft still supports it and includes it in Microsoft 365.
Timeline depends on your situation:
Urgent (migrate within 6 months):
Access database actively breaking
Hitting hard technical limits
Critical person leaving organization
Compliance deadline
Important (plan within 1-2 years):
Performance degrading
Growing user base
Difficulty finding maintenance help
Strategic move to cloud
Not urgent (2-5 years okay):
Access working fine
No immediate technical issues
Budget constraints
Other priorities
We help you prioritize based on your specific risks and constraints.
Consider migrating if:
Hitting 2GB size limit
Multi-user corruption issues
Need mobile or web access
Access expertise leaving organization
Compliance/security requirements
IT mandating cloud migration
Keep Access if:
Works well for current needs
Small team, desktop-only
Budget is very tight
Major business changes coming (wait until stable)
We provide honest assessment: Sometimes we tell clients “your Access database is fine, here’s how to maintain it better.”
We mitigate this risk:
Phased approach: Start with non-critical parts, prove it works before migrating critical features
Parallel running: Old and new system run together until you’re confident
Testing period: Extensive user testing before go-live
Support included: We stick around after launch to fix issues
Rollback plan: Old Access database available if catastrophic failure (rare)
Typical process:
Assessment (1-2 weeks): Review Access database, understand requirements, design new system
Data migration (1 week): Move data to Dataverse/SharePoint, clean and validate
App development (4-8 weeks): Build Power Apps interface, implement business logic
Testing (1-2 weeks): User testing, bug fixes, refinement
Training (1 week): Train users on new system
Deployment (1 week): Go live, parallel running, final cutover
Several options depending on needs:
SQL Server backend + Access frontend: Keep Access interface, move data to SQL Server ($5,000-$12,000)
Custom web application: Build from scratch in modern framework ($40,000-$150,000+)
Commercial software: Buy industry-specific software ($5,000-$25,000 implementation + subscription)
SharePoint Lists: Very simple needs only (often free, or minimal development cost)
We recommend the option that best fits your requirements, budget, and timeline—not just the most expensive one.
Yes. Every project includes post-launch support period (typically 2-4 weeks).
During this period:
Bug fixes (no charge)
Minor adjustments (no charge)
Clarifications and questions (no charge)
Training follow-up (no charge)
After support period:
Monthly retainer for ongoing support ($500-$2,000/month)
On-demand hourly support ($125-$175/hour)
Additional project work (new fixed-price quote)
Many clients continue monthly retainer for peace of mind.
Yes. We routinely sign:
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
Business Associate Agreements (BAAs for HIPAA compliance)
Confidentiality agreements
Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
We treat all client data as confidential by default, even without formal agreement.
Our guarantee:
We work iteratively with regular demos and feedback. If you’re unhappy, we’ll know early and fix it before project completion.
Before final payment:
Detailed testing period
User acceptance sign-off
All agreed deliverables complete
You don’t pay final installment until you’re satisfied work is complete per agreement.
If irreconcilable differences: We’ve never had a project end this way, but contractually you’d pay for work completed to date, we’d deliver source code and data, you’d be free to hire someone else to complete.
Our reputation depends on happy clients, so we work hard to ensure satisfaction.
1. Initial Contact (You reach out via email/phone/contact form)
2. Review (We review your situation, typically within 1-2 days)
3. Discovery Call (30-60 minute conversation about your needs, constraints, goals)
4. Proposal (Detailed fixed-price proposal with scope, timeline, deliverables)
5. Agreement (Sign agreement, pay initial deposit)
6. Kickoff (Detailed requirements gathering, project plan)
7. Development (Regular progress updates, demos, feedback sessions)
8. Testing (User acceptance testing, bug fixes, refinement)
9. Training (User and admin training)
10. Deployment (Go live, support period)
11. Closeout (Final documentation, handoff, project review)
Typical project: 6-12 weeks from agreement to deployment
Microsoft Platform:
Microsoft Access (all versions)
Power Apps (canvas and model-driven)
Power Automate
Power BI
Dataverse
SharePoint Online
Microsoft 365 / Office 365
Azure SQL Database
SQL Server
Other platforms:
Google Sheets / Apps Script
Excel (advanced formulas, VBA, automation)
Python for data processing
Various database platforms
If your need involves Microsoft ecosystem, we can almost certainly help.
Yes. We frequently partner with MSPs who inherit Access databases from their clients. We can work as:
White-label specialist (you maintain client relationship, we handle Access work invisibly)
Co-branded partner (joint proposals and collaboration visible to client)
Referral arrangement (you refer, we pay referral fee)
We understand MSPs need reliable partners who won’t steal their clients. We’re here to complement your services, not compete.
We specialize in Microsoft Access database modernization and Power Platform development. We help businesses that are running legacy Access databases—whether they need emergency support, stabilization, migration to modern platforms, or complete replacement with Power Apps or custom solutions.We work with businesses directly and partner with MSPs and IT firms who need specialized Access expertise for their clients.Who are your typical clients?Our clients fall into three main categories:
Businesses with aging Access databases that need stabilization, documentation, or migration
Organizations inheriting Access databases from previous employees or IT providers who need assessment and guidance
MSPs and IT firms who support clients with Access databases but lack in-house Access expertise
We work across industries—manufacturing, healthcare, construction, professional services, nonprofits—anywhere Access databases are running critical operations.
For Access database issues:
The .accdb or .mdb file itself (or sanitized copy)
Description of what it does
What problems you’re experiencing
Number of users
How critical it is to operations
For new Power Apps projects:
Description of what you need the application to do
Who will use it and how
What data sources you’re working with
Any existing processes or systems to integrate with
For migration projects:
Current Access database
Target platform (if you have preference)
Timeline and budget constraints
What’s driving the migration
The more context you provide, the better we can help.
