Clemmons grew mostly in the 1990s and 2000s, so many homes still have their original faucets, and those are now at the age when cartridges and seals give out. A repair is usually all it takes. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Clemmons.
Clemmons at a glance
The village went from about 6,000 people in 1990 to about 21,000 in 2020, and its housing reflects that: the median home was built in 1994, with about 29% older than 1980. Water comes from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities. Its 2025 report shows soft water, averaging 17.5 ppm hardness, and chlorine disinfection averaging 1.02 ppm, so heavy scale is not the usual problem. Worn parts are. A subdivision house from the mid-1990s that still has its builder faucets is now about 30 years into their service life, and the single-lever cartridges common in those homes tend to stiffen, drip or drift in temperature at around that age. Outdoor hose bibs on those houses are often the original type too.
What to do right now
- Close the stops under the sink. Turn both valves clockwise. If one won't budge, don't force it; use the main shutoff instead.
- Find where the water is coming from. Dry the faucet and cabinet, open the stops briefly and watch.
- Check the aerator. If flow is the problem, unscrew it and rinse out any debris.
- Look for a brand name. It's often on the handle, the spout or the escutcheon plate.
- Protect the cabinet. Leave a towel or tray under any leak until it's fixed.
Symptom and likely cause
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Drip from the spout when off | Worn cartridge, washer or seat |
| Water around the handle | Stem packing or cartridge O-rings |
| Water at the base of the spout | Spout O-rings on a swivel spout |
| Wet cabinet floor | Supply hose, stop valve or sprayer hose |
| Weak flow at one faucet | Clogged aerator or cartridge screen |
| Temperature drifts | Worn mixing cartridge |
What affects the cost
- Faucet type and brand. Common single-lever models are quick to rebuild.
- Replacement instead of repair. A new faucet costs more but may be the better long-term choice for discontinued fixtures.
- Stop valves and supply hoses. Original 1990s stops and connectors are often updated during the same visit.
- Sink style. Undermount and stone counters can make access slower.
- More than one faucet. If several fixtures from the same era are wearing out, handling them in one visit saves a second trip.
Plumbing permits in Clemmons go through the joint Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division if a job grows beyond a simple repair.
Faucet Repair questions in Clemmons
Is mineral buildup a likely cause of faucet trouble here?
How do I decide between repairing a faucet and replacing it?
The shutoff valve under my sink won't turn. Should I force it?
Water seeps out around the base of the faucet while it runs. What has failed?
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