Garden Tap Installation

What garden tap installation covers

A proper outdoor tap is more than a fitting on the wall. It should be supplied from the right point, protected against contamination, and set up so you can shut it off and drain it down when needed.

This service typically includes:

• Installing a new external tap fed from a suitable internal pipe run
• Adding an internal isolation valve so the supply can be turned off easily
• Fitting backflow protection (for example, a double check valve where required)
• Routing pipework neatly and securely, with weather resistant materials where appropriate
• Drilling and sealing wall penetrations to reduce the chance of damp and draughts
• Testing for leaks and confirming good flow and operation
• Advice on winter shut off and basic ongoing care

Who this service suits

• Homeowners who want easy outdoor water for gardening, car washing, or cleaning patios
• Landlords who need a robust, low maintenance external supply for tenants or grounds care
• Small commercial sites that need a reliable hose connection for light external cleaning
• Anyone with an existing outside tap that leaks, has poor flow, or is in the wrong place

How the installation is carried out

The work starts with a quick assessment of the best supply point and pipe route, aiming to minimise disruption and keep the finish tidy. The water is isolated, pipework is connected and secured, and the new tap and valves are fitted.

Once installed, everything is tested under pressure, joints are checked, and the area is left clean and watertight.

After installation: reliability and frost protection

You will be shown where the isolation valve is and how to shut the outside tap off. Where practical, the setup can be arranged to help with winter protection, such as positioning valves for easy draining and insulating vulnerable pipework.

If you need changes later, such as moving the tap location or adding a second outlet, the pipework can usually be adapted without starting from scratch.