Homeowner needs to map out an old house's complex drain system to understand connections between basement drains, graywater basin, and main stack.

No easy way to visualize or document hidden drain layouts without scoping or digging.

Severity

2Mild

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 7, 2026

Workarounds Described

takes photos of drains to try to trace connections manually
posts on Reddit asking for help to interpret system

Implied Software Gaps

App that uses photos to auto-suggest pipe routing and connections based on common layouts

App Concept

PipeMap Pro

PipeMap Pro is a mobile app that lets homeowners and plumbers quickly diagram underground drain systems using photos, AR overlays, and guided tracing. Users snap pictures of access points, and the app helps build a visual map with connections, flow direction, and pipe age estimates.

Key Features

Photo-based diagramming with drag-and-drop connectors
AR overlay to project pipes on real-world images
Flow direction indicators and graywater/sanitary labels
Shareable map export for contractors or future reference

Target Users: Homeowners and plumbers working on older residential buildings with complex or undocumented drain systems.

Revenue Model: $4.99 one-time purchase per map, or $9.99/mo subscription for unlimited maps and AR features.

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