When something bursts or backs up in Clemmons, close the main shutoff first, and if you smell gas, walk outside before calling 911 or Piedmont Natural Gas. Then call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Clemmons.
Clemmons in short
Clemmons grew from about 6,000 people in 1990 to roughly 21,000 by 2020, and most of its houses are from that growth: the median home was built in 1994, with about 29% from before 1980. Water and sewer come from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities, and the Village keeps its own sewer fund to help pay for extensions. The utility doesn't publish exactly where its side of the service line ends, so report leaks at the meter to WSFCU. Plumbing permits go through the joint Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division.
In 1990s and 2000s subdivisions off Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Peace Haven Road and US 158, the common emergencies are failed washer hoses, cracked toilet supply lines, original water heaters reaching the end of their life and slab or crawl-space leaks.
What to do now
- If there's a gas smell, leave. Skip the light switches, and call 911 or Piedmont Natural Gas at 800-752-7504 once you're outside.
- Close the main water valve. It's usually where the line enters the house, in the crawl space, garage or near the water heater.
- Shut down the water heater by turning off its breaker or setting the gas valve to pilot or off.
- Drain what's left by opening a faucet on the lowest level.
- Ask a neighbor if their water or drains are acting up too. If so, contact WSFCU.
- Take photos of the damage before you clean up, for insurance.
Symptom guide
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Water spraying behind the washer | Burst rubber supply hose |
| Puddle around the water heater base | Failing tank or a loose drain valve |
| Warm spot on a slab floor, sound of running water | Leak in a buried supply line |
| Toilet and tub backing up together | Clog in the main sewer line from the house |
| Low pressure across the whole street | Utility main work or a break |
What affects the cost
- Time of day and day of the week
- Access: a crawl space is easier than a slab or a finished ceiling
- Whether the part is a quick swap or a full replacement
- Permit steps for a new water heater through the Inspections Division
Ask what the after-hours fee is when you're connected. No arrival time is guaranteed.
Emergency Plumber questions in Clemmons
How do I find and close the main water valve in a hurry?
The leak looks like it's near the water meter. Is that my repair or the utility's?
My water heater is leaking. Is that an emergency?
Does a plumbing call at night or on a weekend cost extra?
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Sources
- Clemmons, North Carolina (Wikipedia)
- Clemmons housing by year built (ACS, via Point2Homes)
- WSFCU: water rates effective July 2024
- Clemmons Courier: village sewer fund
- City of Winston-Salem: service line inventory
- Winston-Salem Inspections Division: about us
- NCDOT: Clemmons project page
- Piedmont Natural Gas: safety information
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