How Plumbing Vents Work
How Your Home’s Plumbing Vent Actually Works You flush the toilet. A few seconds later — gurgle gurgle — the shower drain joins in like it wants to talk back.Weird? Yes. But not random. If you’re in Vaughan and notice bubbling drains, bad smells, or water that just isn’t draining right, the issue might not […]
What Drain Cameras Can Reveal
What a Drain Camera Inspection Really Reveals There’s only so much guesswork a plunger can handle. When your drains act up, sometimes you don’t need a plumber with a wrench — you need one with a camera. At UPR, we use drain camera inspections across East York every week to show homeowners exactly what’s going […]
Is Your Sump Pump Overwhelmed?
Signs Your Sump Pump Is Overwhelmed (And What to Do About It) Your sump pump’s supposed to be the hero of your basement — quietly pumping water away when the rains come. But sometimes, even heroes get overwhelmed. If you’re in Etobicoke and your basement’s still wet despite having a sump pump, something’s not right. […]
Is Your Water Pressure Too High?
The Hidden Dangers of High Water Pressure in Your Home. You turn on the shower and feel that strong blast of water — it’s satisfying, right? But here’s the thing: when water pressure is too strong, it’s not just wasteful… it’s dangerous. At UPR, we help homeowners across Toronto and the GTA who didn’t realize […]
Mold or Mildew in the Basement?
Mold vs. Mildew: What’s Growing in Your Basement? Something’s growing in your basement. You’re not sure what it is, but it’s spreading. It’s musty. It’s dark. And honestly, it’s kind of gross. If you’re in Mississauga and noticing patches on your walls, corners, or stored boxes, you’re probably wondering:Is that mold? Or just mildew? We’ll […]
Never Pour Grease Down the Drain
Why You Should Never Pour Grease Down the Drain Cooking dinner, cleaning up, and… down goes the leftover grease. We get it. It’s easy. It’s fast. And when the grease is hot and liquid, it doesn’t look like a problem. But ask any drain tech at UPR, and they’ll tell you:Grease is the #1 reason […]
Basement Backup? What to Do Now
Backed-Up Basement? Here’s What to Do (Before It Gets Worse) You head downstairs and see water pooling around the drain. It smells… off. Your toilet’s gurgling. And the floor drain is bubbling. If you’re reading this with your shoes already wet — we’ve got your back. A basement backup is stressful, messy, and potentially dangerous. […]
Smelly Floor Drain? Here’s Why
Why Floor Drains Smell Bad (And How We Fix Them) There’s nothing worse than a clean home that smells dirty. If you live in Mississauga and your basement or laundry room has a nasty sewer smell — even when everything looks fine — chances are, your floor drain is to blame. It’s one of the […]
Foundation Cracks: When to Worry
Foundation Cracks: When to Worry and What to Do Not all foundation cracks are created equal. Some are harmless — just cosmetic surface splits from normal settling. But others? They’re signs of something more serious: water intrusion, structural stress, or long-term damage that could threaten your basement and your home’s safety. Here’s how to tell […]
Why Your Sink Stinks
Why Your Sink Smells Bad — And How to Get Rid of It You walk into your kitchen, and something just smells… off.You light a candle. You take out the trash. Still there. Chances are, it’s coming from your sink drain — and no, it’s not just because of last night’s dinner. At UPR, we […]
Do I Need a Backwater Valve?
Backwater Valve Installation in Oakville. Do I need it? There’s nothing quite like the horror of looking down at your basement drain… and watching sewage rise up instead of drain down. If you live in Oakville, you may have heard about backwater valves — maybe from your contractor, or maybe from a city rebate flyer […]
Cracked Drain Pipe? Act Fast
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 […]
Is Chemical Drain Cleaner Safe?
Is Chemical Drain Cleaner Safe? What You Need to Know It’s tempting. Your sink is backed up, and that bottle of chemical drain cleaner is just sitting there promising a quick fix. You pour, it fizzes, the water swirls… and you think the problem’s gone. But here’s the truth: chemical drain cleaner often causes more […]
Drain Cleaning Myths You Should Avoid
DIY Drain Cleaning Myths That Could Wreck Your Plumbing Let’s face it — nobody likes calling a plumber. And thanks to TikTok, YouTube, and your neighbor who “used to do this stuff,” DIY drain cleaning has become the go-to move. But if you’re in Etobicoke and think a little vinegar and baking soda is going […]
Outdoor Drain Maintenance Tips
Outdoor Drain Maintenance Tips Every GTA Homeowner Should Know Out of sight, out of mind — until your backyard turns into a swamp. Outdoor drains are one of those parts of your plumbing system that work quietly in the background… until they don’t. When they’re clogged, cracked, or neglected, they can flood patios, destroy landscaping, […]
How to Spot Hidden Water Leaks
How to Detect Hidden Water Leaks Before They Wreck Your Home You know what’s worse than a flood in your basement?A leak that slowly destroys your home without you even knowing. At UPR, we’ve seen firsthand how hidden water leaks in homes across Toronto and the GTA cause quiet chaos behind the walls. It doesn’t […]
Why Is My Drain Gurgling?
Gurgling Drains? Here’s What It Means (And When to Worry) You finish brushing your teeth and suddenly — glug glug glug — the sink makes a weird noise like it’s brewing coffee. It happens again when you flush the toilet. Then when you run the shower. If you live in North York, and your drains […]
Backflow Prevention Devices
Understanding Backflow Prevention Devices (and Why You Might Need One) Clean water in. Dirty water out.That’s how plumbing should work. But when backflow happens, that flow gets reversed — and contaminated water can end up inside your drinking lines. It sounds extreme, but it’s a real threat. And it happens more often than you’d think […]
