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Drain Slope Pro

15 reports

Plumbers and homeowners lack tools to diagnose and correct improper drain pipe slope and P-trap geometry, leading to chronic clogs and backups. This app provides a guided solution to ensure correct pipe elevation and trap configuration.

A plumber struggles to fit a DWV bathroom setup with proper slope in limited subfloor space while avoiding joists.

When the garbage disposal runs, water shoots out of another drain due to improper venting or dual trap arrangement.

32medium
PlumbingDrainage & Flood Prevention
3MediumStable
38

SnakeGuide Pro

3 reports

Homeowners struggle to clear clogs in pipes with bends or elevated cleanouts. There is no affordable tool that feeds easily through complex plumbing and provides real-time feedback.

Homeowner needs a DIY solution to clear a recurring shower drain clog that a snake cannot reach through the drain or cleanout.

Homeowner cannot effectively use a 100ft sewer snake on a drain cleanout pipe located 4ft above floor level because the machine cannot be walked forward to the blockage.

43medium
Home ServicesDrainage & Flood Prevention
3MediumStable
42

ClayDrain Pro

4 reports

An app that provides step-by-step drainage solutions tailored to clay soil, helping homeowners prevent waterlogging and lawn damage. It combines soil analysis, seasonal scheduling, and advanced drainage design to stop pooling.

Homeowner cannot prevent water pooling in reseeded lawn area because the property slopes toward the house, and raising soil risks redirecting water into the foundation.

Yard has significant low areas causing water pooling, scalping when mowing at lower heights, and requiring an estimated 400+ cubic yards of topsoil to correct.

42low
Lawn CareDrainage & Flood Prevention
4HighStable
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DrainSculpt HOA

5 reports

An app that designs custom water diversion systems for homes with HOA restrictions and tight spaces. It connects homeowners, maintenance managers, and local contractors to solve drainage issues like water pooling or rotting wood without violating aesthetic rules.

Water ponds on a flat EPDM roof patio due to a low spot, risking membrane damage and preventing deck installation.

Architectural design flaw causes water to fall on wood railings, rotting them, and gutters are prohibited.

43low
ConstructionDrainage & Flood Prevention
3MediumStable
42

DrainGuard Pro

15 reports

An app that diagnoses slow drainage and clog issues using AI visual analysis and guides homeowners through non-invasive solutions. It also provides automatic drainage monitoring with emergency pump integration for flood prevention.

Two basement drain holes are clogged and draining very slowly, and attempts to clear them with an auger have failed.

Sewage smell and washing machine drainage issues caused by improper installation of P-trap and siphonage due to building plumbing.

43medium
PlumbingDrainage & Flood Prevention
3MediumStable
40

DrainShield Pro

8 reports

A mobile app for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical professionals to prevent drainage and flood issues by diagnosing risks and recommending mitigation steps. It targets specific blockages like grout, condensation, and low-gradient drains.

Tilers' grout clogs drains, causing a critical blockage that requires specialized drain cleaning chemicals or professional plumbing intervention.

Dog wash tub drains slowly due to poor venting, requiring manual plunging to clear it, and groomers are refusing to use it.

33medium
Field ServiceDrainage & Flood Prevention
3MediumStable

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GroutGone Shield

Tilers' grout clogs drains, causing a critical blockage that requires specialized drain cleaning chemicals or professional plumbing intervention.

Field ServiceDrainage & Flood PreventionProperty owner4High$ implied
0
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DrainSaver

Tilers washed grout down a drain, causing a complete clog, and the homeowner needs a way to clear it without causing further damage.

Home ServicesDrainage & Flood PreventionHomeowner4High$ implied
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AeroAdapt Pro

Unable to find an adapter from 1/2" male NPT to standard aerator threads to install quick-connect shutoffs for a portable washing machine.

Field ServiceDrainage & Flood PreventionDIY homeowner or tenant2Mild
0
37

DrainConnect Pro

A DIY user needs to connect corrugated pipe to PVC for a French drain but lacks the right adapter and struggles with depth constraints and sprinkler lines.

Home ServicesDrainage & Flood PreventionHomeowner2Mild$ implied
0
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PipeRoute Pro

Homeowner needs to eliminate a low spot in a sump pump discharge pipe to prevent standing water and ensure complete drainage.

Home ServicesDrainage & Flood PreventionHomeowner3Medium$ implied
0
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DripEdge Pro

Homeowner needs to divert water 6 inches from Tudor-style house but faces HOA restrictions on gutters.

ConstructionDrainage & Flood PreventionHomeowner3Medium$ implied
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DripDiverter Pro

Architectural design flaw causes water to fall on wood railings, rotting them, and gutters are prohibited.

ConstructionDrainage & Flood PreventionMaintenance Manager4High$ implied
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AquaVoid

Water pooling in a low point between houses with no natural drainage, requiring manual intervention to prevent damage.

ConstructionDrainage & Flood PreventionHomeowner3Medium$ implied

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