Microsoft Access Perth Consultant

Microsoft Access Consultant & Developer Services

We’re one of a small number of Perth consultants still actively building, fixing, and migrating Microsoft Access databases. Most agencies dropped Access from their service list a decade ago. We didn’t — because there are tens of thousands of Australian businesses still running on Access today, and they need someone who actually knows the platform.

Whether you need a brand-new custom database built, an old one fixed, or a migration path off Access onto something modern, we can help.

When Microsoft Access Still Makes Sense

Despite the noise about “Access being dead,” it’s still the right tool for plenty of small-business jobs. We’ll be honest about whether it’s the right choice for your job — and we’ll tell you when it isn’t.

Access is a sensible choice when:

• A small team needs a shared database (under 10 simultaneous users)
• Your workflow is too custom for an off-the-shelf SaaS but doesn’t justify a full web app build
• You already have years of Access data and forms and don’t want to throw it all away
• You need rapid development of forms, reports, and queries on top of existing data
• Budget is tight and a $500–$5,000 Access database does the job a $50,000 custom web app would do

What We Do as MS Access Developers

New custom database builds

Forms, reports, queries, modules, and proper VBA — purpose-built for your workflow. We design the schema properly from day one so you’re not boxed in later.

Fix and modernise existing databases

Inherited a tangled mess of forms and macros from someone who left? We can audit it, fix the worst of it, and document what’s left so it’s maintainable.

Front-end / back-end splits

If you’re running Access as a single-file shared database, you’re a power outage away from corruption. We split your database properly — front-end MDB/ACCDB on each user’s machine, back-end on a network share or SQL Server. Five-minute change, prevents most disasters.

VBA development & debugging

Custom code, automation, integrations with Excel/Word/Outlook, API calls. Old VBA code that’s stopped working since an Office update? We can usually fix it.

Performance tuning

Slow queries, locking issues, network bottlenecks. Most Access “slowness” is fixable in an afternoon.

Security & permissions

User-level security, role-based access, audit trails. Locking the navigation pane and disabling shift-bypass so users only see what they should.

When You Should Migrate Off Access

We won’t string you along on a platform that no longer fits your business. If you’ve outgrown Access — and the signs are usually pretty clear — we’ll plan the migration.

Common migration triggers:

• More than 10 simultaneous users causing locking and corruption
• Need for mobile or web access — Access has no mobile story
• Need to expose data to customers via a portal or website
• Need to integrate with cloud services (Xero, HubSpot, Stripe, etc.)
• Your IT person who maintained it has retired and nobody else can touch it

Migration paths we offer

Power Apps + Dataverse / SharePoint Lists. Microsoft’s official upgrade path. Keeps you in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, cloud-native, mobile-friendly, integrates with Teams. Best when you’ve already got M365 and want to stay there.

SQL Server back-end + keep Access front-end. Cheapest migration. Move the data to SQL Server (or Azure SQL), keep your existing Access forms pointed at it. Get proper concurrency, backups, and security without rewriting the UI. We can do this in a day or two for most databases.

Custom web application rewrite. When the database is core to your business and you want to retire Access entirely. We rebuild it as a modern web app (Laravel, Astro + API, or .NET) with proper user management, multi-device access, and integrations.

We’ll talk you through the trade-offs of each — cost, time, ongoing maintenance, and which one fits your actual situation, not which one we’d most like to bill you for.

Why a Local Perth MS Access Developer

The Access world has shrunk a lot since 2010. Most consultants you’ll find online are either:

• Overseas freelancers with great prices and questionable quality
• Generic “we do everything” agencies who’ll learn Access on your project at your expense
• US/UK consultants with rates that don’t make sense for an Australian small business

We’ve been doing Access in Perth since the late 1990s. We know the quirks of every version from Access 97 onwards. We charge in AUD, work in WST, and you can call us during business hours.

If you’ve got an Access problem — a database that’s broken, slow, corrupted, missing a critical feature, or just plain time-to-replace — tell us what’s going on. The first call is free.