Commercial plumbing in Clemmons includes drain and main line clogs, restroom and fixture repairs, water heaters and the backflow assemblies Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities requires owners to keep tested. The Village is on WSFC water and sewer, and permits go through the joint City-County Inspections Division. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Clemmons.
Clemmons at a glance
Clemmons grew from about 6,000 residents in 1990 to roughly 21,000 in 2020, and most of its building happened in the 1990s and 2000s (the median home was built in 1994). The Village sits along I-40, US 158 and Lewisville-Clemmons Road, with Tanglewood Park on the Yadkin River as its best-known landmark. Water and sewer come from WSFC, and the Village keeps its own sewer fund to pay for extensions with WSFC, which matters for a new or expanding site that needs a connection.
What to do right now
- Shut off what's leaking. Use the valve under the fixture if there is one; otherwise close the building's main shutoff.
- Stop using the affected drains. If floor drains or toilets are backing up, close the restroom or kitchen line before more water goes down.
- Check the units next door. In a shared building, a backup in more than one suite usually means a shared line, and the owner or manager needs to hear about it.
- Find the backflow paperwork. WSFC's testing vendor, BSI Online, mails a reminder about 30 days before a test is due. Keep that letter and the last report handy.
- Photograph the damage. Pictures help when dealing with a landlord, a property manager or a claim.
Symptoms and what they usually mean
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Kitchen line slows again soon after clearing | Grease left coating the pipe walls |
| Sewer smell from a back-room floor drain | The trap has dried out |
| Water heater can't keep up at peak hours | Undersized unit, sediment, or a failing element or burner |
| Backflow test failed | Worn check valve or relief valve parts |
| Meter turning with everything off | Running toilet, hidden leak or irrigation leak |
What affects the cost
The bill depends on how much of the building is involved, whether the work has to happen after hours, what equipment the job needs and whether a permit applies. In Clemmons, plumbing and water heater permits go through the joint Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division, which takes applications electronically. A new backflow assembly also needs a permit from that office and has to be installed by a qualified plumbing or utility contractor, so replacing a failed device costs more than rebuilding one.
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