Unable to locate the water shut-off valve before starting a tap replacement, risking water spillage and property damage.

No clear way to quickly find the building's main stopcock or any isolation valves for a specific fixture, especially in unfamiliar buildings.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 7, 2026

Workarounds Described

place a bucket under the sink to catch dripping water
open the tap to drain any remaining water under pressure
search for the building's stopcock without guidance

Implied Software Gaps

Augmented reality app that overlays shut-off valve locations when pointing phone at fixture
Crowdsourced database of valve locations with photos and instructions

App Concept

ValveFinder Pro

ValveFinder Pro is a mobile app that uses augmented reality and crowdsourced data to help homeowners and tenants instantly locate water shut-off valves for specific fixtures. Users simply point their phone camera at the sink or tap, and the app overlays the closest valve location and shut-off instructions. No more searching basements or calling the landlord.

Key Features

AR overlay showing valve location
Crowdsourced valve database with photos
Step-by-step shut-off instructions with warnings
Offline access to frequently used valve maps

Target Users: DIY homeowners and tenants in residential buildings, especially those living in apartments or older homes without labeled valves.

Revenue Model: Freemium with $4.99 one-time purchase for unlimited valve access; $9.99/year premium for AR features and offline maps.

Existing Solutions Mentioned

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