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

The auger cannot navigate the blockage or locate the plug, and there is no way to see inside the drain or dislodge the clog without invasive methods.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 23, 2026

Workarounds Described

uses auger blindly to try to break clog
reaches into drain with fingers to feel for plug

Implied Software Gaps

Drain inspection camera with guided depth and visual feedback

App Concept

ClogCam Pro

A handheld drain inspection camera with integrated cable that feeds through pipes to visually locate clogs. It pairs with a smartphone app to mark the depth of blockages and guide augering or hydro-jetting. Rentable or buyable for DIY homeowners.

Key Features

30-foot flexible cable with 720p camera and LED lights
Real-time video feed to smartphone via Wi-Fi
Depth measurement and marking on app
Waterproof and submersible to 10 feet
Battery-powered with USB-C charging

Target Users: DIY homeowners in residential settings with slow or blocked drains who want to avoid calling a plumber for basic diagnostics.

Revenue Model: $79 one-time hardware purchase + $4.99/mo app subscription for cloud storage and sharing with plumbers

Existing Solutions Mentioned

auger

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