Build
AI that actually ships.
A production-grade AI system, built end to end. Custom agents, knowledge systems, automations, and applications — designed for your business and built to last.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Companies ready to deploy something real.
You've validated the idea (or you're confident enough to skip straight to building), and you need a partner who can take it from concept to a working, reliable system in production.
THE PROBLEM
Most AI builds fail in the last mile. A demo that dazzles in a meeting falls apart against real data, real users, and real edge cases. Reliability, integration, and maintainability are where projects live or die — and where generalist developers without deep AI experience tend to come unstuck.
WHAT WE DO
We build production-grade AI systems end to end. The right scope depends on the ambition — so the Cultivation comes in three tiers.
What we build
- Custom AI agents that complete real workflows
- RAG and knowledge systems that answer accurately from your own data
- AI workflow automation that replaces manual, repetitive work
- LLM applications, built bespoke
- AI features integrated into your existing product
- Internal tools and a company "brain" trained on your knowledge
HOW IT WORKS
Shape
We define scope, success criteria, and architecture.
Build
We develop in tight loops, with you seeing progress throughout.
Harden
We test against real data and edge cases until it holds.
Deploy
We ship it into your environment and hand it over cleanly.
WHAT YOU GET
A working, production-grade AI system
Clean integration into your environment
Documentation and a proper handover
A recommended care plan
see Stewardship
TIMELINE & INVESTMENT
Timeline
6–16+ weeks
Investment
By tier and outcome
Priced by the value delivered, not hours logged.
Plot
£25,000–£45,000A single, contained system. One agent, one RAG system, one automation. Focused and fast. Timeline: 6–8 weeks.
Field
£45,000–£90,000A multi-component build, or a full product feature. Several moving parts, integrated properly. Timeline: 8–12 weeks.
Estate
£90,000+A complex, integrated, multi-system platform. The full cultivation. Timeline: 12–16 weeks+.
WHY DEEPCROFT
This is our core craft. We price by the value delivered, not hours logged, and we build systems we'd be willing to maintain ourselves. The result is AI that survives contact with the real world.
FAQ
Which tier do we need?
That's part of the conversation — and often the Forge or Sounding makes it obvious. As a rule: one clear system is a Plot, a feature with several parts is a Field, a platform is an Estate.
Do you maintain what you build?
Yes, optionally — most builds roll into a Stewardship retainer so the system stays sharp as models improve.
Can you work with our existing engineering team?
Absolutely. We can build, co-build, or hand over — whatever fits your team.
Not sure where to start? Most clients begin with The Sounding — a short diagnostic that tells you exactly where AI is worth it.
Let's talk
Discuss a build
Tell us what you're trying to build. We'll tell you straight if it's a fit — and if it isn't, we'll point you in the right direction anyway.