When a pipe bursts in a Clemmons home, close the main water valve at once and keep clear of any wet electrical outlets. A plumber can fix the break and test the rest of the line. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Clemmons.
Clemmons homes and burst pipes
Clemmons grew from about 6,000 people in 1990 to 21,000 in 2020, so most houses are 1990s and 2000s subdivisions (median built 1994). That usually means copper, CPVC or PEX rather than old steel. Those materials last well, but any of them can split when water freezes inside a pipe in an attic, garage wall or crawl space. About 29% of homes are older than 1980, and those can still have original fittings and valves that wear out.
What to do right now
- Close the main. It's often where the line enters the house, in a crawl space, garage or utility closet. Turn it clockwise until it stops.
- Cut power near the water. Switch off breakers for any outlets, lights or appliances that are wet.
- Drain the lines. Open a low faucet and a tub spout so the water left in the pipes drains out.
- Turn off the water heater. Switch off the breaker for an electric unit or set a gas one to pilot.
- Protect your things. Move items off the floor, and put a bucket under any ceiling drip.
- Take pictures. Photograph everything before cleanup.
What the symptoms usually mean
| What you notice | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| A ceiling stain spreading after a cold night | Frozen line in the attic or an exterior wall that split |
| Water spraying under the house | Crawl space pipe or fitting that froze and cracked |
| Wet soil between the meter and the house | Leak on the private service line |
| Water running at an outside wall | Hose bibb that cracked with a hose still attached |
| Low pressure everywhere at once | Large break somewhere in the house, or a utility problem |
What affects the cost
Price depends on how hard the break is to reach, how many pieces failed, the type of pipe, and whether the leak is inside or on the yard line. After-hours calls may cost more. Water in Clemmons comes from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities, which doesn't publish exactly where its portion of the service line ends, so report anything at the meter or street to the utility first. If a repair needs a permit, Clemmons is served by the joint Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division.
Burst Pipe Repair questions in Clemmons
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