Homeowner has persistent chimney leak that multiple roofers cannot diagnose or fix, causing recurring damp, salt damage, and wasted money on ineffective repairs.

Roofers lack systematic diagnostic tools or moisture tracing methods beyond visual inspection and trial-and-error fixes; no way to pinpoint hidden chimney leaks.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 3, 2026

Workarounds Described

called three different roofers who visually inspected lead and tiles
applied rubber HPX paint as a waterproof coating
used Zinsser BIN primer to seal stains
replastered with anti-salt plaster
opening sealed bottom of fireplace to check

Implied Software Gaps

A mobile app with diagnostic workflow and moisture mapping for roofers to systematically identify leak sources
A homeowner-facing dashboard to track repairs and differentiate resolved vs. ongoing issues

App Concept

LeakTrace Pro

LeakTrace Pro is a diagnostic service and mobile app that uses moisture mapping, thermal imaging, and dye tracing to pinpoint chimney and roof leaks. Roofers input observations and get guided diagnostics; homeowners track repair history and receive verified fix reports. Ends the cycle of guesswork and repeat callbacks.

Key Features

Moisture mapping with handheld sensor and thermal camera integration
Step-by-step diagnostic workflow for roofers
Repair history log for homeowners
Verified fix report with before/after moisture readings

Target Users: Homeowners and roofing contractors dealing with persistent chimney and roof leaks, especially in older homes

Revenue Model: $19/mo per user for homeowners (tracking & reports); $99/mo per contractor for diagnostic tools and workflow

Existing Solutions Mentioned

roofer inspectionreflaunchingrubber HPX paintZinsser BIN primerLICK Matt paintanti-salt plaster

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