Services ยท Exterior
Outdoor Faucet Repair for Homes Across the GTA
A hose bib that freezes cracks within the wall cavity, hidden from view until the first spring watering floods the basement.
- Old fixture hauled away on request
- Shut-offs replaced when they will not close
- Trap and supply lines rebuilt under the fixture
Diagnosis first, tested after
- Licensed & insured: ask us
- Camera before cutting
- Water-tested repairs
- Booked by phone
Signs it is time to call
A tap that drips, sprays inside the wall when opened, will not shut off, or has no water at all after winter needs attention. So does an old compression-style bib with no interior shut-off, which is vulnerable every winter.
Most split hose bibs are found in April, on the day someone first connects the hose.
On the job, step by step
We open the line from inside, shut the supply, and remove the old bib. A frost-free hose bib is sized to reach through the wall so the valve sits in heated space, sloped slightly outward to drain. It is sealed at the exterior, and an interior shut-off with drain cap added. A vacuum breaker prevents garden water siphoning back into drinking water.
- Shut and drain
- Remove old bib
- Install frost-free bib at correct length
- Seal and test
GTA houses and what they change
Brick and stone walls in older homes take longer to drill and seal. Leave a hose connected and even a frost-free bib can freeze, because the hose holds water in the barrel. Read our guide on winterizing outdoor taps.
Before you pick up the phone
Ask whether the plumber will add an interior shut-off and a vacuum breaker. Call (365) 387-8531.
Signs you need this
- Water under the sink after the dishwasher or disposer runs
- Shower runs scalding or cold with no middle ground
- Handle stiff, loose or spinning freely
What is included
- Torch or press toolSwap a shower valve body through an opened wall
- Cartridge pullersRemoves seized cartridges without wrecking the valve body
- Typical cause
- Worn cartridges, scale, loose traps
- Access point
- Under the sink, behind the trim plate
- Proof of fix
- Dry cabinet, steady temperature, no drip
Common questions
What date should outdoor taps be closed?
Aim for Halloween; a hard frost in the GTA rarely waits much past early November.