Homeowner needs to replace old clay sewer pipe filled with roots and leaking into basement, but lacks knowledge of pipe termination location.

Workarounds Described

• uses root killer to temporarily clear blockages
• seals leaking pipe joints instead of replacing pipe

Implied Software Gaps

• App that provides pipe location data without plans
• Mobile tool for guided sewer line replacement

PipeMap Pro

A mobile app that uses augmented reality and ground-penetrating radar data to help homeowners and small contractors locate underground utility lines and pipe terminations. Users can input known pipe entry points and get a guided dig map, avoiding guesswork and excavation errors.

Existing Solutions Mentioned