Outdoor Tap Installation in London, Ontario
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A working outdoor tap makes everyday tasks easier, from washing the car and watering the garden to rinsing off equipment and filling a pool. Whether you need a new hose bib added, an old one replaced, or a frost-free tap installed before winter, Plumbing For Life handles the job properly so you don’t end up with leaks, frozen pipes, or water where it shouldn’t be. Homeowners across London trust us to get it done right.
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Why Choose Plumbing For Life?
Our father, Jeffrey Van Praet, started this plumbing business from nothing in 1997. He worked relentlessly as a dedicated plumber and for long hours to support our family. Jeff’s legacy is not just work ethic but also a deep caring for people. He cared about the satisfaction of all customers and he aimed to provide the highest quality plumbing service possible to everyone in and around London, Ontario.
Almost 30 years later, our company has grown, but our mission has remained the same. We value:
Why Proper Outdoor Tap Installation Matters
An outdoor tap that isn’t installed correctly can cause real problems. A poor connection can leak behind your siding or into your wall, leading to water damage and mould that’s expensive to repair. A standard tap left exposed through a London winter can freeze and burst. Frost-free hose bibs are the right choice for most Ontario homes, but they still need to be properly pitched, sealed, and connected to work as designed. Professional installation means the job is done once, done right, and built to last through the seasons.
Our London Outdoor Tap Installation Services
Plumbing For Life installs and replaces outdoor taps and hose bibs for homeowners across London, Ontario. We install frost-free models suited to Ontario’s winters, properly seal all exterior penetrations, and make sure the supply line and shutoff are correctly configured. We also replace older or damaged taps that have started to leak, drip, or fail to shut off properly.
If you’re adding a tap where one didn’t exist before, we can assess your home’s plumbing and find the best connection point to keep the job clean and practical.
Signs You May Need Outdoor Tap Service
If you’re noticing any of the following, it’s worth having us take a look:
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 where it passes through the exterior wall.
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 it’s a straightforward job with minimal disruption.
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 they’re not frost-free models. Continuing to run a dripping tap wastes water and can add up on your water bill over time.
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 make sure the tap is fully shut off.
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, water can get into your wall framing and cause mould or structural damage. Plumbing For Life can diagnose the issue and fix it properly rather than just patching the visible part.
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 bib is the right choice for any exterior tap installation. Standard outdoor faucets that don’t have this feature are at risk of freezing and bursting during winter, which can cause significant water damage inside the wall.
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