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Drystone IT — Friendly software & AI experts. Drystone IT is a friendly, founder-led practice helping local businesses make smarter use of websites, software and AI. No scary jargon, no pushy sales process — just practical guidance and solid delivery.

Drystone IT was founded in 2025 in Rossendale, Lancashire. We combine senior software engineering, practical AI guidance and brand-led web design — for businesses that want modern digital capability without enterprise complexity.

Technology works best when it's simple, reliable, and built with a genuine understanding of your business. We don't put juniors in front of you or account managers between you and the technical detail. You speak directly to who's doing the work, get answers in plain English, and have one accountable point of contact from first conversation to delivery.

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What we do

Custom software development — Bespoke web apps, internal tools, dashboards and customer portals — built on a modern, type-safe stack and tailored to how your business works.
AI agents & automation — Practical AI woven into your operations — copilots, RAG, document intelligence and automations, chosen for payback rather than hype.
Web & digital products — Brand-led marketing sites, e-commerce and digital products that earn their keep — fast, secure and easy to live with.

Where we work

Lancashire, Greater Manchester & beyond. We're proudly based in Rossendale and serve businesses across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. On-site work is available within a 60-mile radius, with remote delivery UK-wide. Areas include Rossendale, Bury, Rochdale, Manchester, Bolton, Blackburn, Burnley, Preston.

Recent work

Case studies

Services

Web applications — Bespoke applications built on a modern, type-safe stack — from MVPs to mission-critical platforms.
AI integration — Practical use of LLMs, RAG and agents inside your product or operations. We pick what pays back.
Internal tools — Replace spreadsheets and clipboards with software your team will actually want to use.
Customer portals — Self-service portals where clients track work, access documents and pay invoices in one place.
API & systems integration — Tie disparate systems together. Webhooks, queues, ETL, and well-documented internal APIs.
E-commerce — Fast, conversion-focused stores — Shopify Hydrogen, headless Stripe, or fully bespoke.
Marketing websites — Brand-led, performance-led websites that earn their keep. Built on modern stacks, headless CMS optional.
Discovery & strategy — Short, sharp engagements to scope work, de-risk decisions and ship the right thing first.
Maintenance & care — Ongoing development, monitoring and quiet improvement — for the long-term life of your product.

Contact

Phone: 07434 859543. Email: contact@drystoneit.co.uk. Hours: Mon – Sun · 8am – 8pm.

Based in Rossendale, Lancashire. Registered office: Millstone, Tong Lane, Bacup, OL13 9XB.