Serving metro Atlanta since 1999
Outdoor Faucet Replacement and Hose Bibb Repair
An outdoor faucet that drips, sprays at the handle, or leaks inside the wall is usually a freeze casualty. Replacing it with a frost-proof hose bibb stops it happening again next winter.
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Licensed since
1999
- Since
- 1999
- Availability
- 24 / 7
- Counties served
- 7 metro
- Call us
- (404) 380-7641
Know the signs
Signs your hose bibb needs replacing
If any of these sound familiar, the problem is usually cheaper to fix now than after it spreads.
Dripping that continues after the handle is closed
Water spraying from the handle stem under pressure
A wet spot on the wall or in the crawlspace when the spigot runs
A handle that spins freely or is seized
Visible corrosion or a split body after a freeze
No flow at all once warm weather returns
How we work
How we handle the replacement
- 1
Isolate and inspect
We shut off the branch, check for damage behind the wall, and confirm whether the leak is the valve or the pipe feeding it.
- 2
Install a frost-proof bibb
A frost-proof spigot places the shutoff inside the heated envelope, which is what prevents the next freeze split.
- 3
Add a vacuum breaker and test
We fit the backflow protection code requires and test at full pressure with the hose connected.
The details
Why outdoor faucets fail in Atlanta
The common failure is a hose left connected during a freeze. Water trapped at the valve cannot drain, freezes, and splits the body or the pipe just inside the wall, where the leak stays hidden until spring.
Disconnecting hoses each fall is the single most effective habit, and a frost-proof bibb gives you a margin when it is forgotten.
Hidden leaks behind the wall
Because the split is often just inside the wall, a failed hose bibb can run into a crawlspace or a stud bay for weeks before anyone notices. A musty smell or a stain near the exterior wall is a reason to check.
We locate the break, repair the supply, and can dry and repair the affected area.
Getting ready for the next freeze
Disconnect and drain hoses in the fall, add insulated covers to exposed spigots, and know where the branch shutoff is. Those three steps prevent nearly all outdoor faucet failures.
If you have an irrigation system, have it drained or blown out before the first hard freeze as well.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can an outdoor faucet be repaired instead of replaced?+
Sometimes a washer or packing nut fixes a drip. A split body or in-wall leak needs replacement.
What is a frost-proof hose bibb?+
A spigot with a long stem that closes the valve inside the heated part of the house, so no water sits where it can freeze.
Do I need a vacuum breaker?+
Yes, backflow protection at outdoor spigots is standard and we install it as part of the job.
How long does the replacement take?+
Most are done within an hour or two, depending on wall access.
Coverage
Outdoor Faucet by service area
Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Fulton, Cobb, Douglas, and Cherokee counties. Open your city for local details, ZIP codes, and response times.
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Need a plumber near you?
Call (404) 380-7641 or send the details and photos of the issue. We are available 24/7, and insurance claims are welcome on restoration work.