When a pipe bursts at midnight or a water heater quits on a cold morning, you need a plumber who picks up the phone and shows up on time. Absolute Plumbing Services has been doing exactly that for Kernersville homeowners and businesses since 2009. We handle everything from a dripping faucet to a full repipe, and we serve both residential and commercial customers across the area. Know the price. Know the arrival window. Know your plumber.
Work is performed by licensed plumbers who take the job seriously and treat your property with respect. Whether you own a home, manage a rental portfolio, or run a commercial property, we bring the same straightforward approach to every call.
Call (336) 936-5195 for a quote or to schedule service.
Good plumbing work isn't complicated, it's just done right, and that starts with showing up prepared and finishing what you started. We are locally owned and operated plumbers who cover the full range of residential and commercial plumbing work.
Here is what we handle:
Every job is code-compliant plumbing work performed by licensed plumbers who know what they are doing. We'll make your plumbing sound again.
Hearing a running toilet or a drip behind the wall? Some plumbing problems give you a little time to plan. Others do not. A burst pipe, a sewer backup, a main line clog, or a home with no hot water needs attention now, not next week.
We offer same-day and after-hours service for urgent situations. When you call, you reach someone who can give you a straight answer about availability and get a plumber headed your way. Prompt response, even for last-minute plumbing calls, is part of how we work.
We handle the situations that cannot wait: burst pipe repair, major leak containment, sewer backup clearing, and emergency water heater replacement. Weekend and evening calls are part of the job.
Call today. Scheduled tomorrow. Flowing by the weekend.
Call (336) 936-5195 for same-day or emergency service.
Your time matters, so we keep the plumbing job on schedule, and that includes drain calls. A slow drain or a full clog in a kitchen, bathroom, or shower is disruptive. A main line clog is worse. We clear them all.
We use two primary methods depending on what the drain needs. Drain snaking works well for most standard clogs. A snake breaks through the blockage and restores flow quickly. Hydro jetting goes further. It sends a high-pressure water stream through the line to scour grease, buildup, and debris from the pipe walls. We use hydro jetting when a clog is stubborn, recurring, or when a sewer line cleaning is overdue.
We handle kitchen drain clogs, bathroom drain clogs, shower drain clogs, floor drain cleaning, and main line clogs. If a sewer backup is involved, we can clear the line and inspect it to find out what caused the problem. We'll have your drains running again in no time.
Ready to get the water sorted? A water leak left alone does two things: it raises your water bill and it damages your home. Walls, floors, and foundations take the hit when a hidden leak goes undetected for weeks or months.
We locate leaks using detection methods that minimize the guesswork. Slab leaks are a particular concern in areas where both slab and basement construction are common. A slab leak can go unnoticed until water bills spike or flooring starts to buckle. Early detection is the smarter path, and we take it seriously.
Once we find the problem, we fix it. Pipe leak repair, broken pipe repair, and burst pipe repair all fall within our scope. When pipes are corroded, failing, or beyond a reasonable repair, repiping is the right answer. We handle copper repiping, PEX repiping, and whole-home repipe projects for older homes where the supply lines have reached the end of their service life.
No pressure and no gimmicks, just sound, lasting plumbing. That is the standard we hold ourselves to on every leak and pipe job we take.
Your time matters, so we keep the plumbing job on schedule, and water heater calls are no exception. No hot water in the morning is one of the more disruptive plumbing problems a household or business can face.
We repair and replace tank water heaters and install and service tankless water heater systems. Tank units are familiar and cost-effective upfront. Tankless water heaters heat water on demand and tend to last longer, which makes them a worthwhile investment for many Kernersville homeowners. When a unit is older, repeatedly failing, or the repair cost approaches replacement cost, we will tell you honestly which direction makes more sense.
We carry out water heater installation to code and handle the gas line or water line connections properly. If your unit is leaking, not heating, or making noise it should not be making, a call is the right first step. Give us a call and we'll get the water sorted.
A running toilet wastes more water than most people expect. A leaking faucet is the same story. These are not small problems, and we handle all of it.
On the toilet side, we cover toilet repair, toilet replacement, running toilet repair, clogged toilet service, and toilets that are not flushing or are leaking at the base. Most toilet issues have a clear fix, and we get to it without overcomplicating the visit.
For faucets, we repair dripping faucets, fix leaking faucet connections, and install new kitchen and bathroom faucets when replacement is the better call. Fixture installation covers the broader scope: shower installation, bathtub installation, sink installation, and plumbing fixture replacement across the home or commercial property.
We also handle garbage disposal repair and installation. If a disposal is jammed, leaking, or simply not working, we can diagnose and fix it or swap in a new unit.
Sewer and main line problems tend to announce themselves. A sewer backup, a main line clog, or a soggy patch in the yard are all signs that something in the line needs attention.
We handle sewer line repair, sewer line replacement, sewer line cleaning, and sewer backup repair. We also perform sewer line inspection to find blockages, damage, or root intrusion before a small problem becomes a full replacement. On the water side, we repair and replace main water lines and handle water line repair and water main replacement when a line is failing.
Our work covers the line running from the house to the city connection. We keep the scope clear and the work focused on what needs to be done.
Low water pressure is one of those problems that starts as a nuisance and turns into a signal that something is wrong in the system. It might be a failing pressure reducing valve, a partially closed shutoff valve, or a buildup issue in the supply line. We diagnose it and fix it.
We repair and replace shutoff valves, install water shutoff valves, and handle pressure reducing valve replacement when the existing valve is no longer doing its job. A properly functioning shutoff valve also matters in an emergency. If a pipe bursts and the shutoff does not close cleanly, the problem gets bigger fast.
We also install and repair backflow preventers, which keep contaminated water from flowing back into the supply. For commercial properties, backflow prevention is often required by code, and we handle those installations correctly.
Forsyth County brings a specific set of plumbing conditions that shape the work we do most often. Clay-heavy soils hold moisture and shift with seasonal rain. Mature neighborhoods carry older pipe and established root systems. Groundwater levels vary enough to make basement and crawl space moisture a recurring issue. We're a local crew, and we answer when you call.
Clay soils do not drain quickly, and Kernersville sees enough seasonal rainfall to push water toward foundations and crawl spaces. A properly installed sump pump keeps that moisture from becoming a structural problem. We install sump pumps in basements and crawl spaces, service existing units, and replace pumps that have failed or are no longer keeping up with water volume. If your property has had moisture issues after heavy rain, a sump pump conversation is worth having.
Established neighborhoods in Kernersville and across Forsyth County are full of mature trees, and their root systems follow water. Older clay and cast-iron sewer lines are particularly vulnerable. Roots find their way through joints and small cracks, then grow until the line is partially or fully blocked. We clear root intrusions, inspect the line to assess the damage, and repair or replace sections where the line is compromised. Trenchless sewer repair is an option when conditions allow.
Parts of Forsyth County draw from water sources with moderate mineral content. Over time, hard water leaves scale deposits on fixtures, wears on water heater elements, and shortens the life of supply lines and appliances. Water softener installation is a practical protective measure for the plumbing system as a whole. We size and install softener systems to match the home's water use and the local water profile.
Commercial plumbing problems do not wait for a convenient time. A clogged drain in a restaurant kitchen, a failing water heater in an office building, or a leaking supply line in a retail space affects operations and needs a quick, competent response.
We work with property managers, restaurant owners, office managers, and retail operators throughout the area. Commercial drain cleaning, commercial water heater installation, commercial pipe repair, and commercial leak detection are all part of our scope. We schedule around your business hours where possible and work to minimize disruption. The same up-front pricing approach we use on residential jobs applies here.
Ready to get the water sorted? Before any work starts, you get a clear quote. No surprise charges after the job is done. We explain what needs to happen, what it will cost, and when we can be there. That is how a plumbing job should go.
Customers in Kernersville and Forsyth County can call for an estimate at any time. We pull the permit. We plumb it to code. We stand behind it.
We serve Kernersville as our home base and cover the broader Triad region and surrounding communities. If you are nearby, we can get to you.
Areas we serve include:
Kernersville is our home base, and we work throughout Forsyth County and the surrounding communities. That includes Winston-Salem, High Point, Greensboro, Clemmons, Lewisville, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, and Archdale. If you are nearby and unsure whether we cover your address, call us at (336) 936-5195 and we will tell you right away.
We are available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM, including weekends and holidays. For urgent situations outside those hours, call us and we will do our best to help. Same-day scheduling is available for most calls within our service area.
For same-day calls, we typically schedule a visit within the same business day for most locations in Kernersville and Forsyth County. Emergency situations get priority, and we work to dispatch a plumber as quickly as the schedule allows. When you call, we give you a real arrival window, not a vague four-hour range.
We ask a few quick questions about what is going on so we can send the right person with the right equipment. From there, we confirm a scheduling window that works for your day. A licensed plumber arrives, assesses the situation, and walks you through the work and the price before anything starts.
We give you a clear quote before any work begins. We explain what the job involves, what it will cost, and when we can be there. If the scope changes once we are into the work, we talk about it before we proceed. There are no surprise charges added after the job is done.
Payment is collected once the job is complete and you have had a chance to review the work. We walk through what was done before we ask for payment so you know exactly what you are paying for. Call us at (336) 936-5195 if you have questions about payment options before scheduling.
For larger projects, a deposit may be required to cover materials before work begins. We discuss this upfront during the estimate conversation so there are no surprises. Our goal is to keep the process transparent from the first call through the final invoice.
Yes. We work with homeowners, landlords, property managers, restaurants, office buildings, and multi-unit properties throughout the area. The same licensed plumbers and the same straightforward approach apply to every job, whether it is a single-family home or a commercial building with multiple fixtures and lines.
We work regularly with property managers and landlords across Forsyth County. If you manage multiple properties and need a reliable plumber who can respond quickly and communicate clearly, call us at (336) 936-5195 to talk through how we can best support your portfolio.
That pattern usually points to a main sewer line problem rather than individual fixture clogs. Stop using water in the home if you can, and call us right away. A main line backup is an urgent situation, and we treat it as one.
Locate the shutoff valve at the base of the toilet or under the fixture and turn it clockwise to stop the water flow. If you cannot find the fixture shutoff, turn off the main water supply to the home. Then call us at (336) 936-5195 and we will get a plumber headed your way.
Absolute Plumbing Services has been the local choice for plumbing repair and installation in Kernersville since 2009. Local availability, honest pricing, and work done right on every job. We'll make your plumbing sound again.
Call (336) 936-5195 to get a quote or schedule service today.
We cover the full range of residential and commercial plumbing work in Kernersville and across Forsyth County. Whether you need a quick drain fix or a whole-home repipe, the table below lays out what each service covers, who it fits best, and what to keep in mind before you call. Work is performed by licensed plumbers on every job, large or small.
| Service Type | Scope of Work | Recommended For | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well Pump Service | Well pump diagnosis, Pump repair and replacement, Pressure tank service, Water supply line from well | Homes on private well water with pressure loss or pump failure | A failing pressure tank often mimics pump failure; we diagnose the actual source before recommending a repair path |
| Toilet Repair and Installation | Running toilet repair, Clogged toilet service, Toilet replacement, Leak at the base or supply line | Any toilet that is running, leaking, clogged, or not flushing properly | A running toilet can waste a significant amount of water each day, so a prompt repair pays for itself quickly |
| Water Pressure and Shutoff Valve Repair | Pressure reducing valve diagnosis and replacement, Shutoff valve repair and installation, Backflow preventer installation, Supply line pressure diagnosis | Homes with noticeably low pressure or shutoff valves that do not close fully | A shutoff valve that does not close cleanly becomes a serious problem when a pipe bursts; it is worth addressing before an emergency |
| Faucet and Fixture Installation | Dripping faucet repair, Kitchen and bathroom faucet replacement, Shower, tub, and sink installation, Garbage disposal repair and installation | Leaking or outdated fixtures in kitchens, bathrooms, and utility spaces | Fixture upgrades are a good opportunity to check supply line condition at the same time |
| Drain Cleaning and Clog Removal | Kitchen and bathroom drain clogs, Main line clogs, Hydro jetting and drain snaking, Floor drain cleaning | Slow or completely blocked drains in any fixture | Hydro jetting scours pipe walls clean, which helps with recurring clogs that snaking alone does not resolve long-term |
| Water Softener Installation | Softener sizing and installation, Supply line connection, System matched to local water profile, Whole-home coverage | Homes dealing with scale buildup on fixtures or reduced water heater efficiency | Parts of Forsyth County draw from sources with moderate mineral content; a properly sized softener extends the life of pipes, fixtures, and appliances |
| Sewer and Main Line Service | Sewer line cleaning and repair, Main water line repair and replacement, Sewer backup clearing, Sewer line inspection | Sewer backups, soggy yard patches, or slow drains throughout the whole house | A sewer line inspection helps identify root intrusion or pipe damage before a small problem turns into a full replacement |
| Garbage Disposal Service | Jammed disposal repair, Leaking disposal repair, Disposal replacement and installation, Drain line connection | Kitchens with a disposal that is jammed, leaking, or not running at all | Most disposal issues have a straightforward fix; when replacement is the better call, we install and connect the new unit the same visit |
| Whole-Home Repiping | Copper and PEX repiping, Full supply line replacement, Permit-pulled and code-compliant work, Older home pipe replacement | Homes with corroded, failing, or aging supply lines that have reached end of service life | We pull the permit, plumb it to code, and stand behind the work; repiping is a significant job and we walk you through the scope before anything starts |
| Leak Detection and Repair | Hidden pipe leak location, Burst and broken pipe repair, Slab leak detection, Repiping when repair is not enough | Rising water bills or signs of moisture behind walls or under floors | Early detection keeps wall, floor, and foundation damage to a minimum and usually costs far less than delayed repairs |
| Tree-Root Sewer Line Service | Root intrusion clearing, Sewer line inspection after clearing, Damaged section repair or replacement, Trenchless repair where conditions allow | Older homes in established neighborhoods with mature trees near sewer lines | Clay and cast-iron sewer lines common in older Forsyth County neighborhoods are especially vulnerable to root intrusion at joints and small cracks |
| Emergency Plumbing | Burst pipe repair, Major leak containment, Sewer backup response, Emergency water heater replacement | Urgent situations that cannot wait for a standard appointment | We offer same-day and after-hours service; when you call, you get a straight answer on availability and an arrival window |
| Sump Pump Installation | New sump pump installation, Sump pump replacement, Basement and crawl space service, Existing pump service | Homes with moisture issues after heavy rain, especially on clay-heavy soils | Kernersville's clay soils hold water and drain slowly, which makes a properly sized sump pump an important line of defense for foundations and crawl spaces |
| Water Heater Repair and Replacement | Tank water heater repair and replacement, Tankless water heater installation and service, Gas line and water line connections, Code-compliant installation | Homes or businesses with no hot water, a leaking unit, or an aging water heater | When repair cost approaches replacement cost, we tell you honestly which direction makes more sense for your situation |
| Slab Leak Detection and Repair | Under-slab leak location, Slab leak repair, Pipe rerouting where needed, Water bill and flooring damage assessment | Homes on slab foundations with unexplained water bill spikes or buckling flooring | Slab leaks can go unnoticed for weeks; early detection keeps concrete work and structural repairs to a minimum |
How do I know if my water heater needs to be repaired or replaced?
Age is the first thing to consider. Tank water heaters typically last 10 to 15 years. If yours is in that range and showing problems, replacement often makes more sense than repair. Signs that point toward replacement include rust-colored water, a unit that takes much longer than usual to heat, water pooling around the base, or a repair estimate that approaches the cost of a new unit. We will give you an honest assessment of which direction makes sense for your situation before any work starts.
What causes drains to clog and back up?
Most drain clogs build up over time. Kitchen drains collect grease, soap, and food particles. Bathroom drains catch hair and soap scum. Main line clogs are often caused by a combination of buildup and, in older Kernersville neighborhoods, root intrusion into clay or cast-iron pipe joints. A clog that keeps coming back after snaking usually means there is a buildup deeper in the line that hydro jetting can clear more thoroughly.
How do you find a hidden leak without tearing up the walls?
We use detection methods that minimize guesswork and unnecessary damage. Pressure testing, moisture readings, and visual inspection of likely problem areas help us narrow down the source before we open anything up. Slab leaks require their own approach since the pipe is under concrete, but locating the leak accurately first means we disturb as little of the slab as possible. Once we find it, we walk you through the repair options before we start.
Upfront Quotes With No Surprise Fees
We give you a clear price before any work begins and explain exactly what the job involves. If the scope changes, we talk about it before we proceed, not after.
Is the plumbing work permitted and inspected?
For jobs that require a permit, we pull it. We do not skip that step. Code-compliant work protects your home, your insurance coverage, and the value of the property. When a permit is required, we handle it and make sure the work passes inspection. We will let you know upfront if the job you are calling about requires one.
What is the difference between a tank and a tankless water heater?
A tank water heater stores a set volume of hot water and reheats it as it cools. It is familiar, reliable, and lower cost upfront. A tankless unit heats water on demand as it flows through the system, which means you are not paying to keep a tank warm around the clock. Tankless units tend to have a longer service life and suit households that want continuous hot water without running out. We install and service both types and can help you figure out which fits your home and budget.
How do tree roots damage sewer lines?
Roots follow moisture, and a sewer line is a reliable source. In established neighborhoods across Forsyth County, mature trees send roots toward older clay or cast-iron sewer lines. They enter through joints or small cracks and then grow inside the pipe until the line is partially or fully blocked. The damage can range from a slow drain to a complete backup. We clear the intrusion, inspect the line to assess what caused it, and repair or replace the affected section. Trenchless repair is an option when the line and soil conditions allow for it.
Work Performed by Licensed Plumbers
Every job, from a single faucet repair to a whole-home repipe, is handled by licensed plumbers who know the work and treat your property with respect.
What are the signs of a sewer or main line problem?
The most common signs are multiple drains backing up at the same time, a gurgling sound from the toilet when you run water elsewhere in the house, a sewage smell indoors or in the yard, or a soggy patch of ground over the sewer line. Any one of these is worth a call. A main line problem affects the whole home, not just one fixture, so the pattern of where the backup occurs usually points toward the cause.
Do you offer same-day or emergency plumbing service?
Yes. We offer same-day scheduling for most calls in Kernersville and the surrounding area, and we handle after-hours calls for urgent situations. When you call, you get a real answer on availability and an arrival window. Burst pipes, sewer backups, major leaks, and homes with no hot water get priority. Weekend and evening calls are part of how we work.
Same-Day and Emergency Availability
Urgent plumbing problems do not keep business hours, and neither do we. Same-day scheduling is available for most calls, and after-hours service is available for situations that cannot wait.
What causes low water pressure throughout the house?
Low pressure that affects the whole home rather than one fixture usually points to a pressure reducing valve that is failing or set too low, a partially closed main shutoff valve, or a buildup issue in the supply line. In older homes, corroded or scaled-up pipes can restrict flow significantly. We diagnose the source first so the repair actually solves the problem rather than guessing at it.
How does your pricing and estimate process work?
Before any work starts, we give you a clear quote. We explain what the job involves, what it will cost, and when we can be there. If the scope changes once we are into the work, we talk about it before we proceed. There are no surprise charges after the job is done. Our goal is that you know the price, the arrival window, and what to expect from the visit before we pick up a tool.
Do I need to be home for the plumbing work?
For most jobs, yes. We need access to the work area and we walk you through the quote and the completed work before we leave. For property managers or landlords who cannot always be on site, we can coordinate with a tenant or on-site contact as long as someone with access is available and you have authorized the work. Call us and we will figure out the right arrangement for your situation.
Call (336) 936-5195 to get a quote or schedule service, and we will give you a straight answer on availability, pricing, and what the job involves.
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