A homeowner renovating a 100-year-old house forgot to add a vent for basement laundry and needs to figure out how to add a vent to a vertical stack without major pipe movement.

No specific software is solving this plumbing design/retrofit problem; existing solutions are general plumbing forums or books.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 10, 2026

Workarounds Described

asks plumbing forum / Reddit for advice on adding vent
sketches rough diagram with red/blue scribbles

Implied Software Gaps

Interactive plumbing diagram tool that suggests venting solutions based on existing layout

App Concept

VentPlanner Pro

An interactive plumbing design app that lets users scan or photograph existing pipe layouts, then overlays code-compliant venting options with 3D visualizations. Uses AR to check pipe movement and suggest optimal T locations without guesswork.

Key Features

AR scan of existing plumbing to measure pipe lengths and angles
Code-compliant venting options with drawings and parts lists
Simulate adding sanitary Ts and saddle Ts, checking for movement
Export diagram or share with plumber for quote

Target Users: DIY homeowners and small contractors doing plumbing retrofits in old homes

Revenue Model: $19.99 one-time purchase for basic version, $4.99/month premium with code lookup and AR

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