Outside tap repairs, replacement and installation
Help with leaking, damaged or poorly working outside taps, as well as new outside-tap installations where suitable. We can assess the existing pipework, isolation and location before recommending the simplest practical option.
Outside tap jobs we can help with
Outside taps are simple fittings, but leaks and poor installations can waste water or cause damage around the wall and internal pipework.
Leaking taps
Drips from the outlet, spindle or body of an outside tap.
Damaged fittings
Cracked, seized or physically damaged taps and fittings.
New installations
Adding an outside tap where a suitable cold-water supply and route are available.
Isolation valves
Checking or adding practical internal isolation where appropriate.
Pipework alterations
Tidying or altering accessible feed pipework where necessary.
Winter faults
Repairs after frost damage or failed exposed fittings.
Choose the location and pipe route carefully
A good outside-tap installation needs more than simply drilling through the nearest wall. The supply route, internal isolation, wall construction and external position all matter.
For existing taps, we check whether the fault is at the tap itself or in the feed pipework before replacing parts unnecessarily.
Cold weather and frost protection
Exposed external plumbing can be vulnerable to freezing, especially where pipework or fittings hold water through winter.
Isolate when needed
An accessible internal isolation valve makes winter shutdown and maintenance easier.
Insulate exposed pipework
External or cold-space pipework may need suitable insulation.
Disconnect hoses
Removing hoses in freezing weather can reduce trapped water around the outlet.
Act on frost damage
Cracked fittings or pipework should be isolated and repaired promptly.
Outside Taps across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire
LDM Group UK covers Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley, Aldershot, Fleet, Farnham and surrounding areas. Availability depends on the location and type of work.
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Outside tap FAQs
Can you fit a new outside tap?
Yes, where there is a suitable cold-water supply and practical route to the chosen external position.
Can you replace a leaking outside tap?
Yes. We first check whether the leak is from the tap or the associated pipework.
Do outside taps need an isolation valve?
A practical internal means of isolation is useful for maintenance and cold weather, and we consider the existing arrangement as part of the job.
Can you move an existing outside tap?
Often yes, depending on the route, wall construction and accessible supply pipework.
Need plumbing, heating, gas or renewables help?
Tell us what you need help with and we’ll get back to you after reviewing the details. For urgent plumbing or heating problems, calling is usually the fastest option.
Send an enquiry
Use the form below and include as much detail as possible.
Need an outside tap repaired or fitted?
Send the details and a photo of the existing tap or proposed location if useful.