Simple, Predictable Pricing — No Surprise Invoices
Backstop Engineering is designed to reduce business risk, not introduce billing uncertainty.
That's why our services are structured around clear scopes and predictable subscriptions, rather than open-ended hourly consulting.
You'll always know:
- What we are responsible for
- What is included
- How your continuity is being maintained
Continuity & Readiness Audit
A one-time assessment to establish safety and visibility.
Every engagement begins with a structured audit of your application and its operational environment. This allows us to remove immediate single-point-of-failure risk and establish a clear continuity baseline.
This Includes
- Architecture and data-flow documentation
- Deployment and recovery runbooks
- Access and credential verification
- Dependency and vulnerability scans
- Operational readiness review
- Executive-level continuity report
Why This Comes First
Before anyone can safely support your system, it must be:
- Understandable
- Documented
- Recoverable
The audit ensures that continuity is real, not theoretical.
Most clients complete this phase in a few weeks, not months.
Best for: organizations that want immediate clarity on risk and readiness.
Start With an AssessmentOngoing Application Continuity (Subscription)
Because continuity must be maintained, not just documented once.
Applications evolve. Dependencies change. Infrastructure shifts. Knowledge fades.
Our subscription plans ensure your system remains supportable over time.
Continuity Coverage Includes
- Periodic code and dependency reviews
- Documentation kept current and validated
- Security and vulnerability monitoring
- Access and infrastructure checks
- Advisory support for leadership
What This Means for You
- No hidden knowledge trapped in one person
- Faster onboarding for new developers
- Reduced audit and vendor review stress
- Confidence that your system can be recovered
Subscription levels are tailored based on:
- System complexity
- Change frequency
- Risk tolerance
Best for: businesses that rely on software and want ongoing protection.
Protect Your System Long-TermStandby & Fractional Engineering Support (Optional)
Help when you need it — without staffing full-time.
For clients who want added protection during vacations, transitions, or high-growth periods, we offer controlled engineering support as an add-on to continuity coverage.
Typical Uses
- Vacation or medical leave coverage
- Emergency issue response
- Short-term backlog relief
- Transition support during hiring
Because we already understand your system, support can begin immediately — without emergency onboarding or risky guesswork.
This service is always:
- Scoped
- Predictable
- Secondary to continuity and assurance
Best for: organizations that want both insurance and backup execution.
Add Standby CoverageOptional Add-On Services
Some organizations require deeper preparation for regulatory, financial, or operational events. We offer scoped services including:
- Security deep-dive assessments
- Compliance and vendor review preparation
- Exit and due-diligence readiness
- AI-assisted development risk analysis
- Incident response planning
These services are scheduled as needed, without long-term commitments.
Why We Don't Publish Fixed Prices
Every application has different:
- Architecture
- Business criticality
- Security requirements
- Operational dependencies
Rather than forcing all clients into generic packages, we tailor pricing to the actual level of continuity and assurance required.
What never changes:
- Clear scope
- Predictable monthly pricing
- No surprise invoices
What Clients Are Really Paying For
Backstop Engineering pricing reflects:
- Reduced operational risk
- Faster recovery from incidents
- Higher confidence during audits and exits
- Lower dependence on individual contributors
In most cases, the cost of continuity coverage is far lower than:
- A single prolonged outage
- A failed acquisition
- Emergency consultant engagements
Continuity is not a luxury.
It's part of responsible operations.
Let's determine what level of protection your system actually needs.
Start with a Continuity & Readiness Audit and get a clear, concrete plan for protecting your business.