Brass outdoor hose bib with a red handle on an exterior wall

Water lines & quality

Outdoor faucets and yard lines

Leaking outdoor faucets usually need a new washer or a full replacement. In freezing climates, a frost-free hose bib keeps the shutoff inside the heated wall so the pipe doesn't split in a cold snap.

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At a glance

Common sign
Drip from the spigot or handle
First step
Inspect

Outdoor faucets are the first thing to freeze and the last thing people check. A standard hose bib with a hose left attached can split inside the wall, and you won't know until you use it in spring.

Upgrading to frost-free hose bibs is one of the most cost-effective freeze protections for Carolina homes with crawl spaces.

Outdoor Faucets & Yard Lines at a glance

What it is: Leaking outdoor faucets usually need a new washer or a full replacement.
Service category: Water lines & quality
Related: Pipe Repair & Repiping, Backflow Testing & Prevention, Main Water Line Repair

Signs you need outdoor plumbing help

Drip from the spigot or handle
Water inside the wall or crawl space when the hose runs
Handle hard to turn
Faucet froze last winter
Need a new spigot or yard hydrant

The visit

What a outdoor faucets & yard lines visit involves

1
Inspect
Check the spigot, the pipe behind it and the interior shutoff.
2
Repair or upgrade
Rebuild, replace, or install a frost-free hose bib sized to the wall.
3
Add a shutoff
Interior shutoff valve where there isn't one.

What affects the cost of outdoor faucets & yard lines

Wall thickness and access
Replacing vs. adding a new faucet
Interior shutoff
Line length for yard hydrants

Check outdoor faucets & yard lines coverage near you

Use your location or ZIP code to see whether outdoor faucets & yard lines is covered where you are, and the nearest service area.

Location is only used to find the service area nearest you. It stays on your device and isn't stored.

Water actively leaking, overflowing or backing up? That's a job for 24-hour emergency service, not a scheduled visit.

Outdoor Faucets & Yard Lines: common questions

Do frost-free outdoor faucets still freeze?

They can if a hose is left connected, because water is trapped in the valve. Disconnect hoses before freezing weather.

How do I winterize outdoor faucets?

Disconnect and drain garden hoses, close the interior shutoff to each outdoor faucet if there is one, and open the outdoor faucet to drain the line. Insulated faucet covers add protection.

Why is my outdoor faucet leaking inside the wall?

A pipe behind the faucet that split in a freeze often leaks only when the faucet is turned on. Water inside the wall or crawl space during hose use is the sign; the faucet and damaged pipe need replacing.