Ask Porch: Instant Home Expert Advice app for iPhone and iPad


4.9 ( 2119 ratings )
Lifestyle Education
Developer: Fountain Software Inc.
Free
Current version: 4.6.0, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 28 Feb 2015
App size: 32.47 Mb

Instant answers for your home or garden from real human experts - for FREE.

Ask questions anytime, from anywhere and get answers instantly with experts in Home Improvement, Appliances, Interior Design, Gardening, Electrical, Heating & AC, Plumbing, Flooring, Pools. Chat via in-app text messaging, show your problem by sharing photos, or talk via free audio or video calls (just like FaceTime or Skype).

Perfect 5 star rating in the App Store.
Featured as a Best New App in the US App Store.
Featured in Wired, TechCrunch, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA TODAY, Fortune, Esquire, Inc, and many more.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING:

“This app is incredibly useful, especially if you’re seeking an unbiased professional opinion or your have a time-sensitive situation.” - Esquire

“… they put me in touch with a master electrician in about 20 seconds flat… he identified a ground fault and potential fire hazard. Fixed it straight away instead of letting it wait for six months. Might have saved a house fire. Thanks!” - Prince Duke

“I found answers to my questions relevant, fast and easy, the expert was knowledgeable and suggested multiple solutions with estimated costs… I’ll use this app and service over and over again” - Bilal4444

“A Siri-like smartphone experience, letting you verbally ask questions and then connect to experts via voice calls, online chat, or even video.” - Wired

“Love it - I keep calling back with updates on my home renovation..” - Sl5000234

“… helped me understand my options for the huge crack in concrete slab floor of my workshop. I was just expecting an A or B option but he suggested there could also be beneficial tax implications if I considered demolishing the workshop and rebuilding…” - Minter78653

“What an awesome concept and execution. Just used it for the first time, I’m hooked.” - MSarafinas