Outside tap installation
Outside tap installation provides an accessible outdoor outlet with suitable isolation and protection for the supply.
Outside tap installation: identifying the fitting and compatible parts
Assessing the fault
Discuss the proposed position, indoor connection and winter exposure.
The work to discuss
Assess the fitting, supply and control mechanism before selecting a seal, cartridge or replacement. Check the repaired fitting for operation and leakage under its normal use.
Details for your plumbing enquiry
Provide the fitting make or photographs, the leak position and whether hot, cold or both supplies are affected. Explain any restricted access below or behind the fitting.
Outside tap installation: questions and answers
Does an outside tap need its own isolation arrangement?
An accessible isolation is useful for maintenance and frost precautions. The plumber should assess the complete installation and required backflow protection.
What details are needed for outside tap installation?
Provide the fitting make or photographs, the leak position and whether hot, cold or both supplies are affected. Explain any restricted access below or behind the fitting. Discuss the proposed position, indoor connection and winter exposure.
What affects the quotation for outside tap installation?
The quotation takes account of attendance, the fault, access, labour and required parts. Confirm any opening-up, reinstatement or follow-up visit separately. Agree the proposed scope before work proceeds.
Outside tap installation across the UK
Choose the property area and give the full postcode when you enquire. Availability is checked for the address and work required.
5920 areas. All links are available below.
East Midlands 416 areas
East of England 534 areas
London 826 areas
North East 185 areas
North West 355 areas
Northern Ireland 527 areas
Scotland 656 areas
South East 675 areas
South West 503 areas
Wales 579 areas
West Midlands 275 areas
Yorkshire and The Humber 389 areas
Talk through the plumbing problem
Tell us the affected fitting, whether water is still escaping and how to reach the property. Call 0800 111 6480 to discuss attendance and the work required.