Outdoor Hose Bib Replacement
Restore a dependable outdoor water connection with professional hose bib replacement from Modern Plumbing.
An outdoor hose bib may also be called an outdoor faucet, exterior faucet, water spigot, hose spigot, hose faucet, hose cock, sillcock, silcock, wall faucet, wall hydrant, garden faucet, or outside water tap. These terms generally describe the valve located on the exterior of a home or building that connects to a garden hose.
A worn or damaged outdoor faucet can drip continuously, leak inside the wall, spray around the handle, fail to shut off completely, or become difficult to operate. Replacing the valve can help prevent wasted water, property damage, and unreliable hose connections.
Modern Plumbing provides professional outdoor hose bib, exterior faucet, spigot, sillcock, and wall hydrant replacement throughout Inverness and Citrus County, Florida.
COMMON NAMES FOR AN OUTDOOR HOSE BIB
• Outdoor hose bib
• Hose bibb
• Exterior hose bib
• Outdoor faucet
• Exterior faucet
• Outside faucet
• Water spigot
• Outdoor spigot
• Hose spigot
• Hose faucet
• Hose cock
• Sillcock
• Silcock
• Wall faucet
• Wall hydrant
• Garden faucet
• Garden tap
• Outside water tap
• Exterior water valve
WHAT THIS SERVICE MAY INCLUDE
• Shutting off the appropriate water supply
• Removing one existing accessible outdoor hose bib or faucet
• Installing a compatible replacement valve
• Connecting the new valve to the existing plumbing
• Securing the valve when the surrounding surface allows
• Restoring the water supply
• Checking accessible connections for leaks
• Testing the valve for proper operation
• Verifying that a standard garden hose can be connected
• Basic cleanup of the immediate work area
COMMON SIGNS AN OUTDOOR FAUCET NEEDS REPLACEMENT
• Water drips from the spout after the valve is closed
• Water leaks around the handle or packing nut
• The handle is broken, loose, or difficult to turn
• The valve will not open or close completely
• Water sprays from the hose connection
• The threaded outlet is damaged or stripped
• The faucet is cracked, corroded, or visibly deteriorated
• Water pressure at the hose connection has decreased
• The valve spins without controlling the water
• Moisture appears inside the wall or building near the faucet
• The existing hose bib does not have proper backflow protection
• The faucet was damaged by a hose, lawn equipment, or accidental impact
BENEFITS OF REPLACING A LEAKING HOSE BIB
• Helps stop dripping and unnecessary water waste
• Provides a more reliable connection for garden hoses
• Reduces the risk of hidden leaks inside the wall
• Improves valve operation and shutoff control
• Helps protect exterior walls and nearby building materials
• Replaces damaged or corroded threads
• May allow installation of improved backflow protection
• Provides dependable water access for lawn care, cleaning, and outdoor use
STANDARD AND SPECIALTY OUTDOOR FAUCETS
The appropriate replacement valve depends on the existing piping, wall construction, location, and intended use.
Common options may include:
• Standard hose bibs
• Quarter-turn hose bibs
• Boiler drains used as hose connections
• Sillcocks
• Frost-free or freeze-resistant sillcocks
• Wall hydrants
• Vacuum-breaker hose bibs
• Lockable or commercial wall faucets
• Valves with integrated backflow protection
Modern Plumbing will select or recommend a compatible valve based on the existing installation and local plumbing requirements.
BACKFLOW PROTECTION
An outdoor hose can create a potential cross-connection between the drinking water system and contaminated water.
A hose submerged in a pool, bucket, chemical sprayer, puddle, animal water container, or other non-potable source may allow contaminated water to be drawn backward into the plumbing system under certain pressure conditions.
A hose connection vacuum breaker or approved backflow-protected hose bib may be required or recommended. Replacement or installation of backflow protection is included only when specifically stated in the selected service.
IMPORTANT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
This service is intended for replacement of one standard, accessible exterior hose bib connected to serviceable plumbing.
The existing water supply must be capable of being shut off. The piping behind the faucet must be accessible or in suitable condition to support the replacement.
The installation method will depend on whether the existing valve is threaded, soldered, glued, crimped, clamped, or connected using another approved piping system.
NOT INCLUDED UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED
• Installation of a new hose bib where no water line currently exists
• Relocation of the outdoor faucet
• Extensive piping replacement inside a wall, attic, crawlspace, or underground area
• Opening or repairing walls, stucco, siding, masonry, or concrete
• Drywall, paint, trim, cabinet, or structural repairs
• Excavation or landscaping restoration
• Replacement of the main water shutoff valve
• Repair of hidden water damage, rot, or mold
• Installation of a yard hydrant or underground irrigation connection
• Hose reel, garden hose, nozzle, splitter, or timer installation
• Whole-home backflow prevention upgrades
• Permit or inspection fees
• Correction of unrelated plumbing code issues
WALL AND PIPING CONDITIONS
Outdoor faucets are often connected to piping located inside a wall, crawlspace, cabinet, garage, or utility area.
If the existing valve is heavily corroded, broken inside the wall, improperly supported, or attached to deteriorated piping, additional access and plumbing repair may be required.
Removing an old hose bib can sometimes expose hidden damage, cracked fittings, weakened piping, or prior improper repairs. Modern Plumbing will explain any additional work and pricing before proceeding.
LEAKS INSIDE THE WALL
A hose bib may appear to leak only outdoors while also allowing water to escape inside the wall when the faucet is turned on.
Customers should stop using the valve and shut off the water supply when practical if water is visible inside the home, around the wall, near the foundation, or beneath the faucet.
This service does not include water-damage restoration, mold remediation, structural drying, or repairs to damaged finishes.
FREEZE-RESISTANT AND FROST-FREE SILLCOCKS
Some properties have frost-free or freeze-resistant sillcocks with an extended valve body that shuts the water off farther inside the building.
These valves require proper installation angle, wall depth, interior access, and removal of hoses during freezing conditions to drain correctly.
A frost-free sillcock can still freeze or rupture if a hose, splitter, timer, or closed accessory remains attached and traps water inside the valve.
Replacement of a specialty frost-free sillcock may require additional labor or access and is not included in standard pricing unless specifically stated.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The replacement outdoor faucet or hose bib is covered according to the applicable manufacturer warranty.
Modern Plumbing’s workmanship warranty applies according to the terms listed on the final invoice.
Warranty coverage does not apply to damage caused by freezing, excessive water pressure, impact, misuse, attached hoses or accessories, corrosion, poor water quality, building movement, unauthorized repairs, hidden piping defects, or conditions outside the work performed by Modern Plumbing.
FINAL PRICING AND SITE CONDITIONS
The listed price applies to replacement of one standard, accessible outdoor hose bib, faucet, spigot, or sillcock under normal installation conditions.
Additional charges may apply for difficult access, specialty valves, damaged piping, concealed connections, wall access, corrosion, masonry work, shutoff valve problems, backflow upgrades, piping modifications, or installation of a new water line.
Modern Plumbing will explain any additional recommended work and associated pricing before proceeding.
SERVICE AREA
Professional outdoor hose bib, exterior faucet, water spigot, hose cock, sillcock, wall hydrant, and garden faucet replacement is available in Inverness, Lecanto, Hernando, Beverly Hills, Crystal River, Homosassa, Floral City, and surrounding Citrus County communities.
FLAT RATE: $189 plus applicable sales tax.
WHAT'S INCLUDED: $55 service call; up to 1 hour of labor; One Modern-supplied standard hose bib, normal fittings and sealants, installation, and leak testing.
GOOD FIT FOR: An exposed, accessible hose bib with a common connection and a functional water shutoff.
STANDARD CONDITIONS: One accessible job during normal business hours within Modern Plumbing's standard Citrus County service area. The booked scope must match the photos and details provided. The connection must be accessible without opening a finished wall or altering masonry or stucco.
NOT INCLUDED: Frost-free hydrants, concealed piping, masonry or stucco repair, vacuum breakers, damaged supply piping, and shutoff replacement. Any additional work is priced and approved before we proceed.
WARRANTY: 30-day Modern Plumbing repair warranty on the replaced part and repair area. Unrelated failures, misuse, freezing, water-quality damage, excessive pressure, and customer-supplied components are excluded.
