A leak at the base of the tap or moisture inside the wall near where the tap connects is worth taking seriously. It can indicate a failed seal, a loose connection, or a pipe that has already cracked. Left unaddressed,…
For a straight replacement of an existing tap, most jobs take under an hour. Adding a new tap where one didn't exist before may take a bit longer depending on where the connection point is inside the home. Either way…
Yes, always. Even with a frost-free hose bib, leaving a garden hose connected through winter prevents the valve from draining properly and can cause it to freeze and crack. Disconnect your hose before the first hard frost each year and…
Yes. Plumbing For Life can assess your home's plumbing and install a new outdoor tap where you need one. We'll find the best connection point to keep the work clean and practical, and make sure the tap is properly sealed…
A dripping outdoor tap usually means the internal washer or seal has worn out. In some cases it can be repaired, but older taps or those that have been through multiple freeze-thaw cycles are often better off replaced, especially if…
A frost-free hose bib, also called a frost-free outdoor faucet, is designed so that the internal shut-off point sits several inches inside the wall where it stays above freezing temperatures even in cold weather. In London's climate, a frost-free hose…