Clemmons gets its water from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities, and a leak on the buried pipe between the meter and the house is generally the owner's to repair, since the utility hasn't published a different boundary. A plumber can confirm the leak, find it and repair the section or install a new line. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Clemmons.
Clemmons grew from about 6,000 people in 1990 to more than 21,000 by 2020, and most of its homes sit in subdivisions from the 1990s and 2000s, with a median build year of 1994 and about 29% built before 1980. Service lines here are usually not very old, but they still fail at fittings, where roots press in, where backfill settled, or where a fence, irrigation system or patio went in years later. If you suspect the line between the meter and the house, start here.
What to do right now
- Turn everything off. Close taps, stop the dishwasher and washer, and switch off any irrigation.
- Watch the meter. Give it 15 minutes. Movement with nothing running means water is going somewhere.
- Close the main valve at the house. If the meter still moves, the leak is likely between the meter and the house.
- Check the meter box. Water pooling there or toward the street should be reported to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities, which hasn't published where its part of the line ends.
- Walk the route. Look for soft ground, a greener strip or a sinking spot along the path to the house.
- Call for a repair. If the evidence points to your side, line up a plumber before the leak grows.
Symptoms and what they usually mean
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Meter turns with the main valve closed | Leak on the buried line between meter and house |
| Wet spot near the meter box only | Meter or utility-side connection; call the utility |
| Weak pressure throughout the house | Leaking service line or a partly closed main valve |
| Wet crawl space near the entry point | Break where the line comes through the foundation |
| Bill up with no change in use | Hidden leak, inside or underground |
What affects the cost
- Line length. Larger lots near Tanglewood or off Lewisville-Clemmons Road can mean longer runs.
- Spot fix or full line. One failed fitting costs less than replacing everything from the meter in.
- Method. Trenchless pulling can spare landscaping when soil and route allow.
- Restoration. Driveways, walkways and irrigation lines on top add work.
- Permit. Clemmons plumbing permits go through the joint Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division.
Water Line Repair questions in Clemmons
How can I use the meter to check the underground line for a leak?
Should I patch the leak or replace the whole service line?
Can a new line go in without trenching the whole yard?
Who issues the permit for water service line work here?
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