Cracked Drain Pipe? Here’s What Happens If You Ignore It

There are two types of cracked pipes: the ones you see right away… and the ones that silently cause damage behind the scenes.

If you live in Vaughan or anywhere in the GTA, a cracked drain pipe isn’t something to brush off. Whether it’s under your basement floor, behind a wall, or buried beneath your yard — ignoring it can lead to major plumbing failure, water damage, or even foundation issues.

Let’s talk about what causes these cracks, what happens when they’re ignored, and how UPR gets ahead of the damage.

Where Do Cracked Drain Pipes Happen?

Anywhere water flows under pressure — or even just by gravity — there’s a chance for stress, corrosion, or ground shifting to create a crack. In homes around Vaughan, we often find them:

• Under basement slabs

• In old cast iron stacks

• Behind finished drywall

• In outdoor drain lines leading to the city sewer

Sometimes it’s from age. Sometimes it’s from tree roots. And sometimes… it’s just time.

So What Happens If You Ignore It?

In the early stages, you might notice a slow drain. A faint smell. Maybe a stain in the basement wall. But left untreated, that crack can turn into:

• A full drain collapse

• Sewage leaking into the soil (or your foundation)

• Pest entry through the break

• Mold growth behind walls or under flooring

• Rising water bills from unnoticed seepage

And that’s before we even mention the cost of tearing up flooring or relandscaping a yard to fix a full-on failure.

How UPR Finds and Fixes Cracked Pipes in Vaughan

We start with a camera inspection. No digging, no drywall dust — just a live look at the inside of your pipes. If there’s a visible crack, we locate it precisely and assess the damage.

From there, we recommend the best solution — whether it’s a spot repair, trenchless pipe replacement, or full re-piping if the whole system is at risk.

Our goal? Fix it once. Fix it right. Fix it before it floods your life.

 Vaughan and GTA Homeowners: Don’t Wait for Water

We see this often in homes built before the 1980s — where aging clay or cast iron pipes are now on borrowed time. If you’ve had backups, foul smells, or slow drains… there’s a chance a crack is to blame.

You don’t need to guess. We’ll show you.

Call 647-833-6743

Contact UPR

If your pipe has a crack, don’t wait ‘til it breaks — UPR seals it up before disaster wakes.
Serving Vaughan & the GTA with expert drain pipe diagnostics and repairs — fast, clean, and guaranteed.