A newly installed sump drain line has insufficient slope for gravity drainage, requiring manual siphoning to remove water.

No readily available solution for checking or fixing inadequate drain line slope in a residential sump system without excavation or re-piping.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 6, 2026

Workarounds Described

currently I am running a syphon to get the water drained out of the pipe

Implied Software Gaps

Mobile app for measuring drain pipe slope from photos and sensors

App Concept

GradientCheck

An AI-powered mobile app that uses the phone's camera and sensors to measure pipe slope in real time, flagging insufficient grades and suggesting corrective actions without excavation. Instantly validates drainage installations and prevents standing water issues.

Key Features

Real-time slope measurement using phone camera and LiDAR/gyroscope
Visual overlay showing optimal and current drain line angle
Step-by-step guidance for adjusting pipe supports or re-routing
Report generation for contractors or DIY records

Target Users: DIY homeowners and plumbers installing or troubleshooting residential sump pump drain lines

Revenue Model: $4.99 per measurement report or $9.99/month subscription for unlimited checks

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