# Gander Labs

**Primary website:** https://ganderlabs.ca
**This file:** https://ganderlabs.ca/llms.txt
**Generated:** 2026-06-03T23:17:43.750Z

## Company

Gander Labs is a software development studio based in the **Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada**, founded and operated by **Nick Foster**. The team builds **websites**, **native mobile apps** (iOS, Android, macOS, tvOS), **web applications**, **WordPress plugins**, and **custom software**, and provides **hands-on on-site technical support** across Greater Niagara (servers, networks, AV, broadcast, general IT).

**Contact:** Use the contact form at https://ganderlabs.ca/contact or email **hello@mail.ganderlabs.ca**.

## Key pages

- **Home:** https://ganderlabs.ca/
- **Pricing (human-readable):** https://ganderlabs.ca/pricing
- **Services:** https://ganderlabs.ca/services
- **Service areas (Niagara municipalities):** https://ganderlabs.ca/areas
- **Blog:** https://ganderlabs.ca/blog
- **Projects:** https://ganderlabs.ca/projects

## Services offered

The following service lines are marketed on the site. Each has a dedicated page under `/services/{slug}`.

### Web Design

Professional website design for Niagara Region businesses — clean, modern, and crafted to convert visitors into customers.

- **More:** https://ganderlabs.ca/services/web-design

### Web Development

Custom website and web application development for Niagara businesses, built on Next.js, React, and proven modern stacks.

- **More:** https://ganderlabs.ca/services/web-development

### Web Apps

Custom web applications engineered for performance, reliability, and growth — from MVPs to enterprise platforms.

- **More:** https://ganderlabs.ca/services/web-apps

### iOS & tvOS Apps

Polished iOS and tvOS applications built natively with Swift and SwiftUI, ready for the App Store.

- **More:** https://ganderlabs.ca/services/ios-tvos-apps

### Android Apps

High-quality Android applications built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose for a seamless experience across the entire Android ecosystem.

- **More:** https://ganderlabs.ca/services/android-apps

### macOS Apps

Native macOS applications built with SwiftUI that leverage the full power of Apple Silicon and macOS APIs.

- **More:** https://ganderlabs.ca/services/macos-apps

### WordPress Plugins

Purpose-built WordPress plugins and themes that extend your site's capabilities without bloat or compromise.

- **More:** https://ganderlabs.ca/services/wordpress-plugins

### Custom Solutions

When no existing product solves your problem, we design and build custom software solutions from the ground up.

- **More:** https://ganderlabs.ca/services/custom-solutions

### On-Site Support

On-site technical support for servers, network infrastructure, radio stations, tech installations, and more — delivered by experienced engineers in the Niagara Region.

- **More:** https://ganderlabs.ca/services/on-site-support

## Niagara Region service areas

On-site support and local engagement focus on the **Regional Municipality of Niagara** (12 municipalities). Remote work and travel outside Niagara may be quoted separately.

- **Niagara Falls** (Niagara Region) — https://ganderlabs.ca/areas/niagara-falls — Gander Labs provides professional software development and technical support services to businesses in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
- **St. Catharines** (Niagara Region) — https://ganderlabs.ca/areas/st-catharines — Gander Labs serves businesses and organisations in St. Catharines with custom software development and technical support services.
- **Welland** (Niagara Region) — https://ganderlabs.ca/areas/welland — Gander Labs delivers software development and IT support services to businesses throughout Welland, Ontario.
- **Niagara-on-the-Lake** (Niagara Region) — https://ganderlabs.ca/areas/niagara-on-the-lake — Gander Labs supports businesses in Niagara-on-the-Lake with web development, app development, and on-site technical services.
- **Fort Erie** (Niagara Region) — https://ganderlabs.ca/areas/fort-erie — Gander Labs serves Fort Erie businesses with software development, mobile apps, and technical support services.
- **Port Colborne** (Niagara Region) — https://ganderlabs.ca/areas/port-colborne — Gander Labs provides web development, software, and on-site IT support to businesses in Port Colborne, Ontario.
- **Thorold** (Niagara Region) — https://ganderlabs.ca/areas/thorold — Gander Labs works with businesses in Thorold, Ontario to deliver web apps, mobile apps, and on-site technical support.
- **Lincoln** (Niagara Region) — https://ganderlabs.ca/areas/lincoln — Gander Labs serves Lincoln, Ontario businesses with custom web development, mobile apps, and technical support.
- **Pelham** (Niagara Region) — https://ganderlabs.ca/areas/pelham — Gander Labs supports Pelham and Fonthill businesses with software development, web design, and on-site IT services.
- **Grimsby** (Niagara Region) — https://ganderlabs.ca/areas/grimsby — Gander Labs delivers web development, software solutions, and technical support to businesses in Grimsby, Ontario.

## Pricing (tiers)

Published tiers below match the pricing page. Final quotes are **fixed in writing** after discovery; scope may adjust pricing for custom work.

### Websites

Professionally built websites for every budget — from clean WordPress builds to fully custom Next.js platforms.

*All projects include a discovery call, written scope, and a fixed quote before any work begins. No surprises.*

#### WordPress (Best value)

- **Price:** $999 CAD (+ hosting from $30/mo)
- **Summary:** A professionally built WordPress site — ideal for businesses that want to manage their own content from day one.
- **Includes:**
  - Up to 5 pages
  - WordPress CMS included
  - Mobile responsive design
  - Contact form included
  - Basic on-page SEO
  - 1 round of revisions
  - Delivered in 1–3 weeks
- **Not included:** Advanced SEO; Blog

#### Launch

- **Price:** $1,299 CAD (+ hosting from $30/mo)
- **Summary:** A clean, professional online presence for small businesses that need to establish credibility and get found locally.
- **Includes:**
  - Up to 5 pages
  - Mobile-first responsive design
  - On-page SEO foundation
  - Contact form included
  - Google Analytics setup
  - 2 rounds of revisions
  - 30-day post-launch support
  - Delivered in 2–4 weeks
- **Not included:** CMS / self-editing; Blog

#### Professional (Most popular)

- **Price:** $2,199 CAD (+ hosting from $30/mo)
- **Summary:** A full-featured site built to generate leads, rank in search, and grow with your business over time.
- **Includes:**
  - Up to 10 pages
  - Mobile-first responsive design
  - Advanced on-page SEO
  - CMS — edit content yourself
  - Blog setup included
  - Google Analytics + Search Console
  - Performance & Core Web Vitals tuning
  - 3 rounds of revisions
  - 60-day post-launch support
  - Delivered in 4–7 weeks

#### Custom

- **Price:** From $3,999 CAD (Scoped per project)
- **Summary:** Web applications, e-commerce stores, customer portals, and complex platforms built to your exact specification.
- **Includes:**
  - Unlimited pages & functionality
  - Web apps & e-commerce
  - Custom integrations & APIs
  - Admin dashboards
  - User authentication & roles
  - Ongoing support retainers available

### Mobile & Desktop

Native apps for iOS, Android, tvOS, and macOS — built by engineers who know each platform deeply. No cross-platform shortcuts.

*All mobile projects include App Store / Google Play submission support. Final scope is confirmed in writing after a free discovery call.*

#### iOS App

- **Price:** From $4,999 CAD (Scoped per project)
- **Summary:** Native iPhone and iPad apps built with Swift and SwiftUI — fluid, fast, and App Store ready.
- **Includes:**
  - Swift & SwiftUI
  - iOS 17+ support
  - App Store submission
  - Push notifications
  - Up to 5 core screens
  - 60-day post-launch support

#### Android App

- **Price:** From $4,999 CAD (Scoped per project)
- **Summary:** Modern Android apps built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose for the full Android device ecosystem.
- **Includes:**
  - Kotlin & Jetpack Compose
  - Android 10+ support
  - Google Play submission
  - Material Design 3
  - Up to 5 core screens
  - 60-day post-launch support

#### iOS + Android (Best value)

- **Price:** From $8,499 CAD (Scoped per project)
- **Summary:** Both platforms, one team, one shared back-end — at a bundled rate with a unified design system.
- **Includes:**
  - iOS (Swift) + Android (Kotlin)
  - Shared API / back-end
  - Unified design system
  - Both store submissions
  - Up to 5 core screens each
  - 90-day post-launch support

#### macOS / tvOS

- **Price:** From $3,999 CAD (Scoped per project)
- **Summary:** Native macOS apps and Apple TV channels — deeply integrated with system APIs and optimised for Apple Silicon.
- **Includes:**
  - SwiftUI for macOS or tvOS
  - Apple Silicon optimised
  - Mac App Store or direct distribution
  - Menubar apps & system extensions
  - tvOS channel development
  - iCloud & CloudKit sync

### Web Apps

Full-stack web applications — from lean MVPs to complex platforms with custom APIs, payments, and integrations.

*All web app projects include a detailed discovery & scoping session. Pricing is fixed after scoping — no hourly overages.*

#### MVP

- **Price:** From $4,999 CAD (Scoped per project)
- **Summary:** A lean, production-ready product with your core features — built fast and built right.
- **Includes:**
  - Up to 3 core features
  - Next.js + React front-end
  - Authentication & user accounts
  - Basic admin panel
  - PostgreSQL or MongoDB
  - Cloud deployment & CI/CD
  - 90-day post-launch support

#### Growth Platform (Most requested)

- **Price:** From $9,999 CAD (Scoped per project)
- **Summary:** A full-featured platform built to scale — with custom APIs, payments, and advanced admin.
- **Includes:**
  - Full feature set
  - Custom REST or GraphQL API
  - Stripe payments & subscriptions
  - Advanced admin dashboard
  - Role-based access control
  - Scalable cloud infrastructure
  - CI/CD pipeline
  - 180-day post-launch support

#### Enterprise

- **Price:** Custom scope CAD (Scoped per project)
- **Summary:** Complex platforms, data-intensive systems, and enterprise integrations — built to your exact specification.
- **Includes:**
  - Unlimited complexity
  - Custom integrations & middleware
  - SSO / enterprise auth
  - Data pipelines & reporting
  - Dedicated support retainer
  - SLA options available

### Plugins & Custom

Custom WordPress plugins, WooCommerce extensions, and bespoke software for problems that don't fit a template.

*All plugin and custom software projects include a requirements review before any work begins. Scope is confirmed in writing.*

#### Simple Plugin

- **Price:** From $799 CAD (Fixed price)
- **Summary:** A focused WordPress plugin for one clear purpose — custom post types, metaboxes, shortcodes, or admin tools.
- **Includes:**
  - Custom post types & meta
  - Admin UI panel
  - Single integration or API hook
  - Coded to WordPress standards
  - 30-day post-delivery support

#### Advanced Plugin (Most requested)

- **Price:** From $1,999 CAD (Fixed price)
- **Summary:** Complex plugins and WooCommerce extensions — Gutenberg blocks, REST APIs, and deep third-party integrations.
- **Includes:**
  - WooCommerce extensions
  - Gutenberg block development
  - REST API integrations
  - Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
  - Multi-site compatible
  - 60-day post-delivery support

#### Custom Software

- **Price:** From $2,999 CAD (Scoped per project)
- **Summary:** Automation tools, data pipelines, business apps, and integrations that fall outside standard categories.
- **Includes:**
  - Discovery & requirements workshop
  - Architecture design & prototyping
  - API & third-party integrations
  - Automation & workflow tooling
  - Hardware & IoT integrations
  - Long-term support available

### On-Site Support

Hands-on technical support across the Niagara Region — servers, networks, AV systems, broadcast, and general IT.

*Travel within the Niagara Region is included. Areas outside Niagara may incur an additional travel fee. Emergency availability varies.*

#### Hourly

- **Price:** $125/hr CAD (2-hour minimum)
- **Summary:** Flexible, as-needed on-site support — ideal for one-off issues, quick installations, or shorter jobs.
- **Includes:**
  - 2-hour minimum booking
  - Server, network & AV support
  - Broadcast & radio station support
  - Same-week scheduling
  - Travel within Niagara included
  - Written summary after each visit

#### Day Rate (Best rate)

- **Price:** $799 CAD (Per 8-hour day)
- **Summary:** A full day for larger installations, deployments, or multi-task projects — at a better per-hour rate.
- **Includes:**
  - 8 hours on-site
  - All support types covered
  - Infrastructure buildouts
  - Full tech installations
  - AV & broadcast projects
  - Written summary & documentation

#### Retainer

- **Price:** From $299/mo CAD (Monthly, cancel anytime)
- **Summary:** Scheduled monthly visits, priority response, and an ongoing relationship with a dedicated engineer.
- **Includes:**
  - Monthly scheduled visit
  - Priority response time
  - Quarterly infrastructure reviews
  - Remote support included
  - Discounted additional hours
  - Dedicated point of contact

## Policies (summary)

- Projects typically start with a **free discovery call**, then a **written scope and fixed quote** before billable work.
- **On-site support** pricing assumes travel within the Niagara Region; travel beyond may add a fee.
- **Mobile app** listings include App Store / Google Play submission support as described on the pricing page.

For the most accurate numbers and legal terms, always prefer the live **Pricing** page at https://ganderlabs.ca/pricing.