How to Choose a Drupal Agency in the UK in 2026
The version, migration and accessibility questions to ask a UK Drupal agency.
Key takeaways
- 01Confirm which Drupal version the agency will build on, and its support end date.
- 02A migration from an older Drupal version is a project of its own; ask for a content and module audit first.
- 03Ask for accessibility testing to WCAG 2.2 AA, with a written report.
- 04Agree hosting, backups and security updates in the scope.
Start with the version
Drupal releases have defined support windows. Before you talk to a UK agency, check the version your site runs and when it reaches end of support. An agency should tell you which version it will build on and what the upgrade path looks like.
Migrations are a project
Moving from an older Drupal version, or from another CMS, needs a content audit, a module audit and a plan for URLs and redirects. Ask the agency how it maps old URLs, how it tests redirects, and how it handles content that will not migrate cleanly.
Accessibility for UK public and private sector clients
Many UK organisations need accessible websites. WCAG 2.2 AA is a widely used standard. Ask an agency to test against it, to provide a written report, and to fix the issues it finds before launch. A claim of "accessible by design" is not enough without testing evidence.
Questions to ask a UK Drupal agency
- Which version and why? Look for a clear answer tied to your needs and the support window.
- How do you audit modules? Ask how they decide which contributed modules to keep, and how they handle security updates.
- What does hosting include? Backups, monitoring, staging and patching should be in writing.
- Who tests accessibility? Ask for the method, the tools and the report format.
- Who owns the code and the content model? Confirm this in the contract.
Red flags
- No plan for the version upgrade or the support end date.
- A migration quote with no content or URL audit.
- Accessibility promised with no testing method.
Working with Elgrith
We build on Drupal for organisations that need structured content and editorial control. Our UK client-partnership centre manages the relationship, and engineering runs from New Delhi. We share the working-hours overlap during the free call and give a fixed, written quote in GBP.
Frequently asked questions
Is Drupal better than WordPress for UK organisations? It depends on the content model, the team and the security needs. Our Drupal vs WordPress comparison sets out the trade-offs.
