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Drupal 11 builds
New sites on Drupal 11 with a content model, editorial workflow and roles designed around how your organisation actually publishes.
Elgrith London · Drupal
Build it. Migrate it. Keep it supported. Drupal 11 builds, Drupal 7 and 10 migrations, takeovers and long-term support, with a London client partner and the drupal.org dates in plain sight.
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What does Elgrith do as a Drupal agency in London?
Elgrith is a Drupal agency serving London and UK organisations through our London client-partnership centre, with engineering at our New Delhi HQ. We build Drupal 11 sites, migrate Drupal 7 and Drupal 10 sites before support ends on 9 December 2026, take over existing builds after an audit, and provide ongoing Drupal support.
- Projects delivered since 2015
- 1,000+
- Clients served worldwide
- 250+
- Drupal 10 end of life (drupal.org)
- 9 Dec 2026
- Fixed written quotes
- GBP
Why it matters now
December 2026 is a deadline month for Drupal sites.
When a Drupal major version reaches end of life, security releases stop. Checked on drupal.org and W3Techs on 23 Oct 2026.
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9 Dec 2026
Drupal 10 reaches end of life
Drupal.org’s release schedule says “Drupal 10 will reach end of life on December 9, 2026.” No Drupal 10 releases follow that date.
Source: Drupal.org, core release schedule (updated 27 Aug 2026)(opens in a new tab)02
w/c 7 Dec 2026
Drupal 12 is released
The same schedule says Drupal 12 “will be released on the week of December 7, 2026”. Sites already on Drupal 11 move to 12 as a routine major upgrade.
Source: Drupal.org, core release schedule (updated 27 Aug 2026)(opens in a new tab)03
29.0%
Of Drupal sites still run Drupal 7
W3Techs’ version data for Drupal (22 Oct 2026), even though Drupal 7 core security support ended on 5 January 2025.
Source: W3Techs, Drupal (22 Oct 2026)(opens in a new tab)
What you get
Drupal agency services for London organisations
New builds, migrations, takeovers and the integrations that keep an organisation’s website running, from one team that also handles speed, search, accessibility and support.
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Drupal CMS and Canvas
Drupal CMS recipes and the Canvas visual page builder, where they fit, so editors can build pages without a developer for every change.
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Drupal 7 migrations
Drupal 7 sites rebuilt on Drupal 11 with the Migrate API: content, users, files and URLs moved, the theme rebuilt and old modules replaced.
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Drupal 10 to 11 upgrades
Deprecated code found with Upgrade Status and Drupal Rector, contributed modules updated, and the upgrade tested on staging before 9 December 2026.
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Takeovers and audits
A written code, module and configuration audit, then a clean hand-over from your current agency, with access and backups in your organisation’s name.
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Headless Drupal
Drupal as the content hub behind a fast Next.js front end, over JSON:API or GraphQL, for organisations that publish to more than one channel.
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Integrations
CRM, single sign-on, search and Microsoft 365 connected to Drupal, so content, members and staff accounts stay in step.
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Support and maintenance
Security advisories applied within a window agreed in your written scope, core minor updates, PHP upgrades and monitoring.
Deliverables
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deliverables, in writing
Included in every build, written into your fixed quote before work starts.
Upgrade, move or go headless?
Staying on Drupal vs moving
Upgrading is not always the answer, and neither is leaving. We build on Drupal and WordPress, and headless, so we recommend what fits your content, team and budget.
| Option | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade to Drupal 11 | Complex content models, many editors and roles, multilingual and membership sites | A major upgrade every few years, planned against drupal.org’s schedule |
| Move to WordPress | Simpler sites where a smaller team wants a familiar editor | A content and URL migration; some Drupal features need plugins or custom code |
| Headless Drupal | Organisations publishing to a website, apps and other channels | Two codebases to maintain: the Drupal back end and the front end |
Our Drupal vs WordPress (2026) guide, our Drupal development page and our London WordPress agency page cover each route in full.
Process · 6 steps
Drupal developers for UK organisations. How we work.
A London client partner, reviews in your working day, and the site on staging at the end of every sprint. You own the code and IP.
- Step 01
Free call
Your site, Drupal version, modules, hosting and deadlines, discussed by video in your working day.
- Step 02
Audit
For an existing site: core, module and PHP versions, custom code and risks, in a written report.
- Step 03
Fixed written quote
A written scope with milestones, the migration or build plan and a fixed quote in GBP.
- Step 04
Build in sprints
Content model, theme, migrations and integrations built in sprints, with a weekly demo on staging.
- Step 05
Test and launch
Content, redirects, forms, accessibility and integrations tested, then a planned go-live with a rollback ready.
- Step 06
Support and plan
Security advisories, updates and the next major upgrade, planned with your client partner.
What you get
Included in every Drupal project
No prices on this page, on purpose. Every project gets a written scope and a fixed quote in GBP after a free call, so you know the full cost before work starts.
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- Written scope and fixed quote in GBP
- Version, module and code audit for existing sites
- Content model and editorial roles documented
- Build or migration on staging first
- Custom modules without core edits
- 301 redirect map on any migration
- WCAG 2.2 AA checks on templates and forms
- Cookie consent set up to UK rules
- Security update and upgrade calendar
- Repository, hosting and admin access in your organisation’s name
Drupal 7 and 10 migrations
Move off Drupal 7 or 10 before the dates catch you.
Drupal 7 core security support ended on 5 January 2025, and Drupal 10 reaches end of life on 9 December 2026. A Drupal 7 site moves to Drupal 11 as a migration, not an in-place upgrade: content, users and files come across through the Migrate API, and the theme and custom modules are rebuilt. A Drupal 10 site upgrades in place once deprecated code is fixed. If a Drupal 7 site can’t move yet, drupal.org lists Extended Security Support vendors, HeroDevs and Tag1 Consulting, as a bridge while the migration is planned.
- Module-by-module audit with a replacement for each
- Content, users, files and URLs migrated, with redirects
- Theme rebuilt with Twig and Single Directory Components
- Drupal 10 sites upgraded on staging, then released
- A migration plan with dates, in your fixed quote
Working with a London team
London partner. UK working day.
A client partner at our London client-partnership centre runs your account on UK time. Your site is engineered at our New Delhi headquarters, which is 4.5 hours ahead of London in summer and 5.5 hours ahead in winter, so our working day overlaps your morning.
A London client partner
One person owns your account from the London centre: scope, priorities, reviews and sign-off. You never chase a ticket queue.
Calls in your working day
Kick-offs, reviews and demos are booked in your working day, by video. Written updates follow every call.
New Delhi engineering
Drupal development, QA and support happen at our New Delhi headquarters, the team behind 1,000+ projects since 2015.
In person if agreed
Sessions run remotely by default. If your project needs an in-person workshop in London, we agree it in the scope first.
New Delhi · HQLondon
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Your team
London partnership. New Delhi engineering.
Client partnership
London
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Elgrith in London
Who uses Drupal in the UK?
Drupal suits organisations with a lot of content, many editors and strict access rules. These are the sectors and areas we serve; we do not claim a London address or name clients.
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Universities and colleges
Large multi-site estates with departments, courses, research and events, many editors and single sign-on for staff.
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Public-sector suppliers and charities
Information-heavy sites that must be accessible, built and tested to WCAG 2.2 AA, with donation, campaign and service pages.
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Membership bodies and associations
Member logins, gated content, events and CRM integrations, where Drupal’s roles and permissions earn their keep.
Serving businesses across London and beyond
- City of London
- Shoreditch
- Canary Wharf
- Soho
- Westminster
- Islington
- Greater London
- Across the UK, remotely
Drupal support dates, 2025–26
Your 2026 Drupal deadlines
Every date that affects a UK Drupal site this year and next, from drupal.org, checked on 23 Oct 2026.
| Date | What happens | Who it affects |
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| 5 January 2025 (passed) | Drupal 7 core security support ended | Every Drupal 7 site, unless on Extended Security Support |
| Week of 7 December 2026 | Drupal 12 is released | Sites planning their next major version |
| Week of 7 December 2026 | Security support ends for Drupal 11.3.x and 10.6.x | Sites not on the newest Drupal 11 minor release |
| 9 December 2026 | Drupal 10 reaches end of life; no further Drupal 10 releases | Every Drupal 10 site |
| From Drupal 12.0 | PHP 8.5 required | Hosting that runs an older PHP version |
Sources: Drupal.org core release schedule (updated 27 August 2026), Drupal.org Drupal 7 end-of-life partners page and Drupal.org PHP requirements (updated 4 August 2026). Dates can move; we re-check them before every scope.
Badges, explained
What is a Drupal Certified Partner?
Many UK Drupal agencies show partner badges. Here is what the programme is, from the Drupal Association’s own page, so you can check any agency. Elgrith does not claim Drupal Certified Partner status.
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- Drupal Certified Partners are verified by the Drupal Association on Drupal.org
- Tiers run from Bronze to Top Tier and are set by annual weighted contribution credits
- Status is reviewed every year, so a badge can lapse
- Check any agency’s current status on its Drupal.org organisation page, not its website
- A badge measures contribution to Drupal, not who will write your code: ask that separately
Questions to ask any Drupal agency, including us
How to choose a Drupal agency in London
Comparing Drupal agencies in London? These questions separate an agency that will keep your site supported from one that will only build it.
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- Do they know your version’s end-of-life date without looking it up?
- Do they still recommend Drupal 9 or 10 as a target? Both are out of date for new work
- Where does the team actually sit, and who is your day-to-day contact?
- How do they take over a site from another agency: audit first, or straight into changes?
- Will the repository, hosting and admin accounts be in your organisation’s name?
- Can they show the partner badge on Drupal.org, not just on their own website?
- Will they tell you when Drupal is no longer the right platform for you?
Tech & tools
The Drupal stack we build with
Well-supported tools your next developer will already know. We recommend hosting; you hold the account.
- Drupal 11
- Drupal CMS
- Canvas
- Composer
- Drush
- Twig
- Single Directory Components
- Migrate API
- Upgrade Status
- Drupal Rector
- JSON:API
- Next.js
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What London businesses ask us about drupal development.
It depends on your Drupal version, the amount of content, the number of custom and contributed modules, your integrations and whether you want a headless front end. We do not publish prices: after a free call you get a written scope and a fixed quote in GBP.
Let’s get your Drupal site supported.
Book a free call. Tell us your Drupal version and what the site connects to, and we will send a written scope with a migration or build plan and a fixed quote in GBP.
Free 30-minute call · London
- Fixed written quote, no surprises
- NDA before discovery
- You own the code and IP
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