Clemmons homes drain to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities sewer, and most clogs happen in the house's own pipes or the line running out to the public main. A plumber can clear either with the right size of cable or a water jet. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Clemmons.
Clemmons drains at a glance
Clemmons grew fast, from about 6,000 people in 1990 to 21,000 in 2020, so much of the village is 1990s and 2000s subdivisions. The median home was built in 1994, and about 29% predate 1980. Sewer service comes from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities, and the Village keeps its own sewer fund to pay for extensions in partnership with the utility. In the newer homes, clogs are mostly about what goes down the drain. In the older houses, aging pipe and tree roots can be part of the story.
What to do right now
- Stop sending water down. If a drain is backing up, hold off on showers, laundry, the dishwasher and flushing until it's sorted out.
- Check how many fixtures are affected. One slow sink is a local clog; several, or the lowest drain overflowing, points to the main line.
- Try a plunger on a single fixture. Use a flange plunger on toilets and a cup plunger on sinks, and cover the overflow hole while you work.
- Skip chemical openers. They seldom clear a deep clog and leave caustic water standing for whoever opens the line next.
- Find the cleanout. Look for a capped pipe near the foundation or in the yard so the plumber can reach the main line quickly.
- Call for help if plunging doesn't work or more than one drain is involved.
Symptoms and what they usually mean
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Bathroom sink drains slowly | Hair and soap scum in the trap or pop-up stopper |
| Kitchen sink backs up when the dishwasher runs | Grease and food buildup in the kitchen branch line |
| Toilet gurgles when the tub drains | Partial blockage in a shared line or a vent issue |
| Water rises in the lowest shower or floor drain | Main building sewer blockage |
| Clog returns within weeks | Roots, a sag in the line or heavy buildup |
What shapes the cost
- Whether the clog is in one fixture or the main line
- Access through a cleanout, a toilet or a roof vent
- Cabling, hydro jetting or both
- Camera inspection, if the clog keeps returning
- Repair of cracked or root-damaged pipe
- Time of the visit, with after-hours calls costing more
If a line needs replacing, plumbing permits in Clemmons go through the joint Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division.
Drain Cleaning questions in Clemmons
My house isn't very old. Why are the drains already clogging?
How can I tell if a backup is in my own pipe or in the public sewer?
Are wipes labeled flushable safe for household pipes?
When is hydro jetting a better choice than a drain cable?
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