Lowe's home improvement stores' new partnership with Porch.com gives shoppers more choices when upgrading their homes, according to a press release on PR Newswire.
Lowe's vice president of new business development and corporate innovation said the new arrangement, offered at over 1,700 locations, will expand the retailer's product line.
"While we have already been able to help our customers with projects like installing flooring or remodeling a kitchen, our partnership with Porch means we can now guide customers to find help for nearly any home improvement service, from routine maintenance to dream projects," Jay Rebello said in a statement. "Homeowners trust Lowe's products and project expertise, and now that relationship can extend to the search for home improvement pros by providing a highly personal, localized experience through Porch," said in a statement.
Porch.com's chief executive officer said the project has helped fulfill a long-term goal in a short amount of time.
"From day one, Porch has been on a mission to make home improvement simple, easy and delightful," Matt Ehrlichman said in a statement. "We launched our product just over six months ago and thanks to the enthusiastic feedback and support of our customers, Porch is becoming a true center of gravity for home improvement professionals and homeowners, enabling them to connect and work together like never before.
The online retailer also looks forward to the new endeavor.
"Our team is excited to continue our collaboration with Lowe's to improve every facet of the home improvement experience," the statement read.
Porch initially launched the company's services in North and South Carolina, as well as Seattle, Wash.
According to the press release, Porch offers services in their own network that may not be readily available at Lowe's department stores - these include handymen and painting or landscaping services.
