Homeowner needs to estimate water flow at each downspout to decide where to place rain barrels.

No easy, non-physical method exists to estimate water distribution among multiple downspouts; current method requires climbing and checking gutter slope.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 11, 2026

Workarounds Described

planning to climb up and check gutters' slope manually

Implied Software Gaps

Automated tool to estimate water flow distribution across multiple downspouts without physical inspection

App Concept

Downspout Flow Estimator

An app that uses roof geometry and rain data to estimate water flow per downspout. Input your roof layout or satellite imagery to get flow distribution without climbing ladders.

Key Features

Satellite roof mapping to identify sections and downspouts
Rainfall data integration for location-based estimates
Simple drag-and-drop interface to assign roof areas to downspouts
Flow reports with volume per downspout for barrel sizing

Target Users: DIY homeowners interested in rainwater harvesting

Revenue Model: $4.99 per report or $19.99 annual subscription

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