Outside Tap Installation in Frome , Somerset

Installing an exterior tap is straightforward when handled by a qualified professional. Our process is designed to be completely hassle-free, leaving no mess behind.Initial Assessment: We locate the best point on your internal cold water mains to connect the new pipework, usually under the kitchen sink or utility room.Safe Drilling: We carefully drill a neat hole through your exterior wall, ensuring there is no damage to your brickwork or interior plaster.Fitting the Plumbing: We install a dedicated isolation valve, allowing you to easily turn off the water supply to the outside tap from inside your home during the colder months.Testing & Sealing: Once the new hose union bib tap is securely mounted, we seal the brickwork to prevent draughts or moisture ingress, then fully pressure-test the system.

It is easy to assume that fitting a garden tap is a quick DIY job, but incorrect installation can actually pose a serious health risk to your drinking water. As fully qualified plumbers with Plumbing Part 1 and 2 certifications, we take regulatory compliance seriously.Every outside tap installation we complete includes an essential double check valve. This prevents backflow, meaning that stagnant hosepipe water or soil contaminants cannot be siphoned back into your main drinking water supply. Additionally, by using WRAS-approved components, we ensure your installation stands up to the hard water conditions often found throughout Somerset and Wiltshire, preventing premature scaling and corrosion.

Based in Beckington, BC Plumbing proudly serves a 20-mile radius around Frome. We regularly fit external plumbing and garden taps for homeowners and landlords in Bath, Trowbridge, Westbury, Warminster, Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Shepton Mallet, Bradford-on-Avon, Bruton, Castle Cary, and Peasedown St John.Because we are local, we understand regional property quirks, from listed buildings with thick stone walls to modern new builds requiring careful pipe rerouting. If you are preparing your home for winter, we also offer advice on preventing frozen plumbing and provide rapid burst pipe repair services should the worst happen.

Do I need to turn my water off during installation?Yes, we will need to temporarily isolate your water supply at the stopcock. The disruption is minimal, usually lasting less than an hour.Will my new tap freeze in winter?Any exposed pipework is susceptible to frost. However, because we install an internal isolation valve, you can easily turn off the supply to the tap and drain it down before freezing temperatures hit, keeping your pipes safe.Can I have a tap installed away from the house?Absolutely. We can run underground pipework to the bottom of your garden or driveway. This is a slightly larger job, but we are fully equipped to handle complex pipe routing.