Underused compute
Oversized EC2 instances, idle ECS capacity, overprovisioned databases, and workloads that never got resized.
AWS cost optimization consulting
Reduce AWS spend without risky infrastructure changes.
Housatonic Cloud helps small and mid-sized businesses find waste, right-size cloud usage, and lower their AWS bill through practical reviews and plain-English recommendations.
AWS cost reviews, AWS cost cutting consulting, cloud cost optimization, and read-only savings analysis.
Read-only first
We start with low-risk visibility into your AWS cost drivers before recommending changes.
Small-business focused
We tailor recommendations for teams that need savings without a full FinOps department.
Practical recommendations
You get a prioritized list of actions, expected impact, and why each change is safe.
Common AWS cost problems we help fix
Many teams are not overspending because they are careless. They are overspending because AWS evolves quickly, workloads drift over time, and cost discipline falls behind delivery work. We review the systems and services that often drive unnecessary spend.
Storage drift
Old EBS volumes, snapshots, S3 objects in the wrong storage class, and backups that grew without review.
Data transfer and edge costs
CloudFront, NAT, inter-AZ traffic, and other networking costs that are easy to miss until the bill gets large.
Monitoring sprawl
CloudWatch logs, metrics, retention settings, and observability patterns that cost more than teams expect.
AWS cost optimization services
AWS Cost Review
A focused review for teams that want a clear picture of where AWS money is going and which changes can save money quickly.
Read about the AWS cost reviewAWS Cost Optimization Consulting
Broader consulting for teams that want help prioritizing cost reductions, right-sizing, and ongoing cloud efficiency work.
Read about consulting servicesReduce Your AWS Bill
A practical path for owners and operators who know the bill is too high and want to understand the biggest drivers first.
Read how we help reduce AWS billsAWS Cost Cutting Consulting
Direct help for teams searching for cost cutting options without making unsafe infrastructure changes.
Read about AWS cost cuttingWhat an AWS cost review includes
- Review of the AWS services and usage patterns driving the largest areas of spend.
- Identification of waste, underused resources, stale storage, and opportunities for rightsizing.
- Recommendations ordered by likely impact, implementation effort, and operational risk.
- Plain-English explanation of what to change, why it matters, and where to start.
- Optional follow-up support if you want help reviewing results over time.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need write access to our AWS account?
No. We prefer a read-only first approach so we can identify savings opportunities before any changes are made.
Who is this for?
Small and mid-sized businesses that use AWS and need practical cost optimization help without hiring a full internal FinOps team.
What kinds of savings opportunities do you review?
Unused or oversized compute, storage drift, snapshots and backups, logging and monitoring sprawl, and networking or transfer costs.
Can you help if we are already using AWS cost tools?
Yes. AWS native tooling is useful, but many teams still need outside review to prioritize what is real, safe, and worth acting on.