Clemmons homes are on Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities water, and most were built in the 1990s and 2000s, so hidden leaks here tend to come from fittings, hoses and valves rather than worn-out pipe. A few quick checks can confirm a leak before a plumber pins it down. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Clemmons.
Clemmons in brief
Clemmons grew fast, from about 6,000 people in 1990 to around 21,000 in 2020, and its housing reflects that: the median build year is 1994, with about 29% of homes built before 1980. Water comes from WSFC, which treats Yadkin River and Salem Lake water and disinfects with chlorine. Its water is soft, averaging 17.5 ppm hardness in 2025. Permits for Clemmons go through the joint Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division.
What to do now
- Stop active water. If water is spreading, close the main shutoff where the line enters the house. Know where it is before you need it.
- Test the meter. With everything off, watch the leak indicator for 15 to 30 minutes. Movement confirms a leak past the meter.
- Split the problem. Close the house shutoff and check the meter again. If it still moves, the leak is in the buried line; if it stops, it's inside.
- Check the easy suspects. Dye-test each toilet, look under sinks, and check the water heater and washer hoses.
- Report utility-side leaks. Water surfacing at the meter box goes to WSFC first, since the utility hasn't published where its responsibility ends.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Meter moves, nothing visible | Running toilet, slab or crawl space pipe, or service line |
| Wet cabinet floor | Loose supply line or drain connection |
| Puddle near water heater | Relief valve, drain valve or tank fitting |
| Warm spot on the floor | Hot water line leaking under a slab |
| Soggy lawn strip | Leak in the line from the meter |
| Stain below an upstairs bath | Shower valve, drain seal or toilet wax ring |
What affects the cost
- How quickly the leak can be isolated
- Whether the pipe is under a slab, in a finished wall or in the yard
- The detection tools needed to pinpoint it
- Repair materials and how much surface has to be opened and restored
- Whether irrigation lines or an outdoor kitchen add more pipe to test
The independent plumber you're connected with can walk you through the likely steps before testing starts, and can tell you whether the repair needs a permit through the Inspections Division.
Leak Detection questions in Clemmons
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