What does an AI consultant actually do?
A good AI consultant helps you separate where AI genuinely creates value from where it is hype. We map your processes, find the highest-value opportunities, give a straight build-or-buy call on each, and hand you a costed, sequenced roadmap. Because we are also software engineers, we can then build whatever is worth building.
How is your AI consultancy different from a big consulting firm?
Most large firms advise and then hand you on to someone else to build. We do both, so the strategy is grounded in what can actually be delivered, integrated and run in production. You get senior, practical input rather than a junior team and a glossy deck.
What do we get at the end of a consultancy engagement?
A prioritised map of AI opportunities, each scored on value, feasibility, risk and data-readiness; a build-or-buy decision per opportunity; and a costed, sequenced roadmap with a clear recommended next step. It is yours to keep and act on with us or anyone else.
Will you tell us if AI is not the right answer?
Yes — and we often do. If an off-the-shelf tool already does 80% of the job, or the data is not ready, we will say so. Telling you what not to build is how you end up spending on the things that actually pay back.
How much does AI consultancy cost?
It is priced as planning, not a big project. A focused scoping engagement starts around £1,500; a fuller, multi-process discovery is typically £3,000–£6,000 depending on how involved it is. You always know the scope and price up front.
How long does it take?
Most engagements run in one to two weeks. It is a focused, senior-led sprint, not an open-ended retainer.
Do we need a defined AI idea before talking to you?
No. Plenty of clients come with a vague sense that "we should be doing something with AI". Part of our job is to turn that into specific, costed opportunities you can decide on with confidence.
Can you assess AI opportunities across our whole business?
Yes. We look across your processes — sales, operations, support, finance, delivery — rather than fixating on one tool, then prioritise by where the return is clearest and the risk is lowest.
What is the AI Disruption Risk Report?
It is a free, fast assessment that shows where AI could disrupt — or strengthen — your position, before you commit to anything. It is the easiest way to start; a paid consultancy engagement then goes deep and produces the costed plan.
Can you build what you recommend?
Yes — that is the point. If the roadmap calls for a bespoke build, we deliver it in fixed two-week Velocity Sprints with clear scope and cost. If it is better solved off-the-shelf or by your IT team, we will point you there.
Is our information kept confidential?
Always. We are happy to work under an NDA, and we treat your processes, data and plans as commercially sensitive from the first conversation.
Why choose Scorchsoft for AI consultancy?
We have 15+ years building production software for UK businesses, we advise and build under one roof, and we are honest about what is worth doing. You get practical, senior, build-capable advice — not a strategy you cannot execute.
How do we get started?
Start free with the AI Disruption Risk Report, or book a free AI strategy call and we will help you find your best first move.
