Emergency Plumber in Clemmons, NC
Water where it should not be is a problem that grows by the minute. Our phone line is answered 24/7, and a licensed plumber can talk you through shutting the water off while a visit is arranged.
We serve Clemmons, Lewisville, Advance and parts of Winston-Salem. You hear a clear price before any work starts, and you decide whether to go ahead.
Water or sewage where it should not be
A burst pipe, a backed-up drain or a leaking water heater cannot wait. Our 24/7 dispatch line is answered at any hour, and the plumber explains the price before work starts.
Call (336) 453-0472Repairs, installs and upgrades
Slow drains, a worn faucet, a water heater near the end of its life or a remodel plan? Same-day appointments are available when the schedule allows.
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Plumbing services in Clemmons, NC
Pick the job that matches your problem, or call and describe it. Services marked emergency use the same 24/7 dispatch line, and each page explains the work in detail.
Water Heater Installation
For a new unit or a new location.
Tankless Water Heater Service
Service and fault codes on on-demand units.
Sewer Camera Inspection
A camera look inside the main line.
Repiping
For brown water, low pressure and pinhole leaks.
Plumbing Installation
For remodels, additions and hookups.
Basement Waterproofing
For damp walls and floors that need a plan.
Plumbing help for Clemmons homes and small businesses
Clemmons 24/7 Plumbing is a plumbing service based at 6770 River Center Dr, off Lewisville-Clemmons Road near US-421. We take calls for leaks, clogs, water heater failures, sewer backups and the smaller repairs that turn into bigger ones when ignored.
Most homeowners call for one of three reasons: water is coming out of something, water is not going down something, or hot water has stopped. Each has a short list of likely causes, and a plumber sorts through that list in the first few minutes of a visit.
Our plumbers are licensed and insured, and same-day appointments are available when the schedule allows. Our 24/7 emergency dispatch means the same phone number works at 2 a.m. and at noon. The services grid below shows the full list, so this page focuses on how to decide what to do and who to call.
When a plumbing problem cannot wait until morning
Some problems cause damage faster than they cause worry. A pipe that is spraying or pouring, sewage coming up through a floor drain or toilet, or a water heater leaking steadily are all reasons to call an emergency plumber right away.
If you smell gas, do not call us first. Leave the building and call your gas utility or 911, then reach out once everyone is safe.
Not sure whether yours qualifies? Call anyway. Describing the symptoms to a dispatcher takes a minute, and the plumber can tell you whether it is urgent or can wait for a same-day appointment.
- Close the main water shutoff, usually near the meter or where the line enters the house.
- Switch off power to the water heater and to any outlet near standing water.
- Stop using every fixture that drains if sewage is backing up.
- Move valuables, rugs and electronics away from the wet area and mop up what you can.
- Photograph the damage for your insurance company, then call (336) 453-0472.
Emergency or can it wait? A quick way to decide
The main question is whether water or waste is still moving where it should not. If you can stop it with a valve and live normally, the visit can often be same-day instead of urgent.
| What you see | Treat as | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe bursting, water pouring | Emergency | Water keeps running until the main is closed, and drywall and flooring absorb it fast. |
| Sewage backing up in drains | Emergency | Waste is a health problem and spreads across floors. |
| Water heater leaking from the tank | Urgent | Tank leaks rarely stop, but the shutoff valve contains it. |
| One slow drain, others fine | Can wait a day | A local clog in one branch line, with no spreading damage. |
| Dripping faucet or running toilet | Can wait | A worn washer or flapper wastes water but does not flood. |
| No hot water, no leak | Same day if possible | Often a failed element, thermostat or pilot. |
How a call works, from the first ring to the finished repair
- You call and describe what is happeningThe line is open, any hour. Give your address and ZIP, say what you see and hear, and say whether the main water is shut off yet.
- We help you contain itIf water is moving, we talk through the shutoff and what to switch off. This protects your home while the visit is arranged.
- The plumber finds the causeOn site, the plumber looks, tests and checks before recommending anything, using tools such as drain machines, sewer cameras or pressure gauges when the problem needs them.
- You get a clear price, then decideBefore work starts, the plumber explains the repair and the price. If you say no, we stop. If you say yes, we do the work and test it.
Slow drains, backups and what is happening in the pipe
A single slow sink usually means a clog in its own branch line, which drain cleaning with a hand or machine auger can clear. When tubs, sinks and a basement drain all slow at once, the blockage is more likely in the main line, and a sewer camera inspection shows where and why.
Repeated clogs in the same line often mean grease, roots or a damaged section rather than bad luck. For heavy buildup inside the pipe wall, hydro jetting scours the pipe with high-pressure water, while a collapsed or offset section needs sewer line repair instead. A plumber should be able to explain which of these your pipe needs before work starts.
Water on the floor right now? Call (336) 453-0472 and a licensed plumber will help you contain it.
No hot water, lukewarm showers and puddles under the tank
Water heaters fail in two ways: a part wears out, or the tank itself corrodes through. Lukewarm water or no hot water often points to a heating element, thermostat or igniter, which makes water heater repair reasonable. Water pooling at the base of the tank usually means the tank has failed, and then water heater replacement is the sensible path.
A tankless unit works differently. It heats water on demand and can develop scale problems, so tankless water heater service covers flushing, error codes and replacement when needed. Clemmons water is soft by most measures, with an average hardness of about 17.5 ppm in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities 2025 report, which can mean less scale than hard-water areas. Check your bill to confirm your supplier, since some properties use private wells.
Clemmons details that matter when you call
Clemmons sits in Forsyth County with a population above 21,000, and Interstate 40 crosses Lewisville-Clemmons Road in the middle of the village. When you call, a cross street such as Lewisville-Clemmons Road or Clemmons Road helps the dispatcher place you, though your full address is still what we need.
Tanglewood Park, on Clemmons Road along the Yadkin River, and the Village Point Greenway are well-known spots, but a landmark never replaces an address when a plumber is looking for your door. The Village runs its own stormwater department, and the area drains toward Muddy Creek. County water quality material says most sudden sewer overflows come from blockages or stormwater entering sewer lines during severe storms, so if sewage backs up during a storm, say so on the call.
Permits are handled by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division, not by the Village. Ask the Inspections Division at 336-727-2624 whether your job needs a permit, because the answer depends on the job.
ZIP codes and towns we serve from Clemmons
Our base is Clemmons, ZIP 27012, and we also take calls in 27023 for Lewisville, 27006 for Advance across the Yadkin River in Davie County, and 27040 for Pfafftown. In Winston-Salem, we take calls in ZIPs 27101, 27103, 27104, 27105, 27106, 27107 and 27127 when the schedule allows.
For Lewisville, we keep a dedicated page for the emergency plumber in Lewisville, which covers septic-aware drain work and the town's roads. Bermuda Run, Bethania and the rest of the area are on our service area page. If you are unsure about coverage, call and give us your address.
What drives the price of a plumbing visit
We do not post prices on the website because the same symptom can come from very different causes. The plumber explains the price before work starts, and the factors below are why two jobs that look alike can cost differently.
- Accessa pipe behind an open wall is quick, while one behind finished tile or under a slab takes more work.
- Parts and materialsa replacement valve and a full water heater are very different purchases.
- Time of the callthe hour of an emergency visit can affect the price, and the plumber explains it before work starts.
- Scopeclearing one clog is a smaller job than a camera inspection plus a section replacement.
- Permits and codesome work needs an inspection, which adds a step.
Homeowners policies usually cover sudden accidental water damage but not the failed part or normal wear, so check your policy. Call (336) 453-0472 for your real number once we know what is going on.
Planned jobs and other trades we handle
Not every call is a crisis. Planned work such as plumbing installation for a remodel, new fixtures, or a garbage disposal swap fits into normal scheduling. For older homes with repeated pinhole leaks, repiping is the long-term fix that avoids patching one section after another.
Small businesses call too. Restaurants, offices and shops face the same clogs and leaks, with the added pressure of staying open, and our commercial plumbing work covers those calls. Because the line never closes, a commercial problem that starts after closing reaches the same dispatch line, and the plumber explains the options on site.
Frequently asked questions
Do you respond at night?
Yes. Our dispatch line is open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. The plumber explains the price before work starts, and we do not promise a fixed arrival time.
What counts as a plumbing emergency?
Any situation where water or sewage is moving where it should not and you cannot stop it with a valve. Examples are a burst pipe, a leaking water heater tank and sewage backing up through a drain. A slow drain or a dripping faucet usually can wait for a same-day visit.
How do I verify a plumber's licence?
Use the public search at public.nclicensing.org/Public/Search, run by the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors. Class I covers all structures, and Class II covers single-family detached homes. Do this for any plumber, including us.
Who is my water provider in Clemmons?
Check your water bill. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities serves the city and county, and its customer line is 336-727-8000. Some properties use private wells, so the bill is the reliable answer.
Do you give a price before starting?
Yes. The plumber looks at the problem, explains the repair and the price, and waits for your decision. If you decline, the work stops.
Do I need a permit for a plumbing repair?
It depends on the job. Ask the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division at 336-727-2624. They issue plumbing permits for Clemmons and Lewisville.
Can you help if I smell gas?
No. Leave the building and call your gas utility or 911 first. We handle water, drain and sewer lines, and water heater plumbing once the gas supply has been cleared as safe.
Standards and sources
Our guidance follows the North Carolina State Plumbing Code and manufacturer instructions. Anyone who does plumbing for hire in North Carolina needs a license under N.C. General Statute 87-21, and the state licensing board runs a public search so you can check a license yourself.
Written by Clemmons 24/7 Plumbing. Questions about permits or inspections go to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division at 336-727-2624, and questions about the water on the utility side of your meter go to your water provider.
Talk to a licensed plumber
Day or night, call (336) 453-0472 and we will explain the price before any work starts.