Plumber cannot find a slip joint continuous waste for a kitchen sink and must fabricate a custom solution.

Standard suppliers don't carry slip joint continuous waste, forcing plumbers to custom fabricate drains.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 4, 2026

Workarounds Described

fabricating own waste drain

Implied Software Gaps

Inventory of specialty plumbing parts with supplier aggregation

App Concept

PlumbFind Pro

PlumbFind Pro is a specialty plumbing parts marketplace and inventory management app that helps plumbers quickly locate hard-to-fit fittings like slip joint continuous waste. It aggregates stock from multiple suppliers and offers 3D visualization and compatibility checking to ensure the right part is ordered the first time.

Key Features

Search and filter for rare plumbing parts by type, size, and material
Real-time inventory lookup across multiple suppliers
3D fitting visualization and compatibility check
Order direct or save custom part designs for fabrication

Target Users: Licensed plumbers and plumbing contractors in North America, especially those doing residential and commercial service and repair

Revenue Model: Freemium with $19/mo pro tier (unlimited searches, order history), 5% transaction fee on supplier orders

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