n8n Automation Services
Open-Source Workflow Automation for UK Businesses
You know the process needs automating. Maybe someone recommended n8n, or you tried Zapier and watched the per-task costs climb every month. The platform is there, 400+ integrations, no usage-based pricing, self-hosted so you own everything. But building a reliable workflow automation that connects your CRM to your email to your accounting system, with error handling that actually works? That takes someone who builds these systems daily.
I design and build n8n automations for UK SMEs. You tell me the manual process. I build the automation, test it on your real data, deploy it, and hand it over. Simple workflows run within 3-5 days. You own the system outright, no subscriptions, no per-task fees, no lock-in.
What's Included
Workflow Build
- ✓ Custom workflow built for your specific tools and processes
- ✓ Tested on your real data before deployment
- ✓ Error handling, retry logic, and alert notifications
- ✓ API integration for any tool with an API, native or custom
AI Processing (Where Needed)
- ✓ Claude API nodes for document reading and data extraction
- ✓ Email classification and personalised response generation
- ✓ PDF and unstructured data processing
- ✓ Judgment-based routing, not just if/then rules
Handover and Training
- ✓ Written documentation, what each workflow does and how to monitor it
- ✓ Recorded training walkthrough covering logs and intervention points
- ✓ Fixed-price proposal agreed before any work begins
- ✓ Deployment on your infrastructure or managed hosting
Managed Hosting (Optional Add-On)
- ✓ n8n instance hosted and maintained on a VPS
- ✓ Proactive monitoring, issues resolved before they reach you
- ✓ Platform updates and security patches handled
- ✓ Full migration to your infrastructure if you ever self-manage
What You Receive
Live n8n Workflow
Deployed and running on your infrastructure. Tested on your real data. Built for your exact tools and process.
Written Workflow Guide PDF
What the workflow does, what triggers it, how to monitor logs, and when to intervene.
Recorded Handover Session
Walkthrough of the live workflow, monitoring, logs, error alerts, and making simple adjustments.
Monthly Hosting and Monitoring
Hosted n8n instance, proactive issue resolution, platform updates. You use the output, I run the infrastructure.
How n8n Automation Works
Discovery Call (30 minutes)
You walk me through the manual process, what triggers it, which tools are involved, what the output looks like, and what goes wrong when you're busy. I ask the questions that turn a vague "I want to automate X" into a buildable specification.
Workflow Design and Fixed-Price Proposal
I map your process into an n8n workflow, triggers, steps, integrations, AI nodes where needed. You receive a visual diagram showing every step plus a fixed-price proposal. No ambiguity about what's included.
Build and Test
I build the workflow in n8n, connect your tool APIs, configure AI processing, and add error handling. Then I run it on your real data. You review the output and confirm it matches what you'd expect.
Deploy and Hand Over
The workflow goes live on your infrastructure or managed hosting. I record a training session, provide written documentation, and confirm monitoring is in place. You have a running system and the confidence to let it work.
Who built this
Every system, every pipeline, every deliverable, built and maintained by one person.
Credentials
Experience
I build n8n automation systems because I believe businesses should own their workflows, not rent them. 3+ years of building custom automation, not configuring templates. The person on your discovery call is the same person who builds and deploys your system.
Why this matters
- ✓ 3+ years building custom automation systems with n8n, API integrations, and production-grade error handling
- ✓ One person, full accountability, I'm on your discovery call and I build your system
- ✓ You own everything, all workflows, all data, all configurations stay under your control
Frequently Asked Questions About n8n Automation
What is n8n and why should I use it instead of Zapier?
n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform. The critical difference is pricing, Zapier and Make charge per task, so costs grow as your business processes more work. n8n is self-hosted with no per-task fees. At low volumes, Zapier is simpler. At anything above a few hundred tasks per month, n8n is significantly more cost-effective. You also own the platform and control your data.
Do I need technical skills to use the workflows you build?
No. I build, test, and deploy everything. You use the output, the automated reports, the synced data, the triggered emails. Training and documentation are included so you understand what's running and how to monitor it. If you don't want to manage any infrastructure, the managed hosting option handles that entirely.
How much does an n8n automation project cost?
Every project gets a fixed price before work begins, no hourly billing, no scope creep surprises. Complexity determines cost. Managed hosting available as an add-on.
Can you connect tools that aren't in n8n's integration list?
Yes. n8n has 400+ native integrations, but any tool with an API can be connected using HTTP request nodes or custom code nodes. I've built integrations for CRM systems, accounting platforms, ecommerce tools, and custom internal applications that had no native n8n connector.
Can you add AI capabilities to the workflows?
Yes. I integrate Claude API directly into n8n workflows for tasks that need intelligence beyond simple routing, reading documents, extracting data from PDFs, classifying emails, generating personalised responses. This turns n8n from a data-routing tool into a system that handles judgment-based tasks. Learn more about my AI automation services.
What happens if something goes wrong with the automation?
Every workflow I build includes error handling, logging, and alert notifications. If a step fails, you receive an alert explaining what happened. Retry logic handles temporary issues automatically. On managed hosting, I monitor the workflows and resolve issues proactively.
I don't want to manage a server. Can you handle that?
That's exactly what the managed hosting option covers. I set up the n8n instance on a VPS, host it, monitor everything, and handle updates. You use the workflows through the n8n interface or simply receive the outputs. If you ever decide to self-manage, I migrate everything to your infrastructure.
Can I start with one workflow and add more later?
Yes, and most clients do exactly that. Start with the manual process that wastes the most time, see the results, then identify the next candidate. Each workflow project is scoped and priced independently.
Ready to Stop Copying Data Between Tools?
Book a 30-minute discovery call. Walk me through the manual process that's eating your time. I'll tell you whether n8n can automate it, what the workflow would look like, and what it would cost. No jargon, no upsells, no obligation.
Have questions first? Send me a message, no obligation.