Hose bib
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A hose bib is an outdoor faucet connected to a home’s water supply. You may also hear hose bibb, house bib, spigot, or sillcock. It provides a hose connection for watering, washing, and other outdoor use. The internal design varies, so the repair depends on the specific fixture.

Worn packing or stem seals can allow water to escape around the handle while the faucet is running. The exact repair depends on the model and condition. We check for serviceable parts and other damage before recommending repair or replacement.

A conventional frost-free faucet can release residual water briefly after shutoff as its tube drains. A drip that continues may indicate worn shutoff parts or a damaged seat. Tell us whether the flow stops, where it comes from, and whether a hose or attachment is connected.

A hose or attachment restriction, a partly closed supply valve, a fixture problem, or a restriction in its branch piping can reduce flow at one location. If multiple fixtures are affected, the issue may be broader. We use those differences to guide the assessment.

Stop using the outdoor faucet. If you know the correct supply shutoff and can reach it safely, isolate the affected line and call for service. A cracked faucet tube or connection can leak inside even when water still comes from the outdoor spout. Do not keep running it to test the leak.

Yes. A conventional frost-free design needs its shutoff in heated space and its exposed tube to drain correctly. Trapped water, incorrect installation, or loss of heat can defeat that protection. Some models include additional freeze-protection features, but care must still follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

For conventional gravity-draining models, remove the hose and attachments that can prevent drainage before freezing weather. Specialized models may drain differently or include pressure-relief features. Identify your faucet and follow its manual rather than assuming every frost-free model works the same way.

No. Frost-free construction reduces freezing risk by locating the shutoff farther inside the building and allowing drainage. Anti-siphon protection helps prevent hose water from being drawn backward into the supply. A faucet may have both features. Do not plug or disable a leaking vacuum breaker; have the correct parts assessed.

It depends on the connection, how it can be reached, and whether nearby piping is damaged. Some jobs can be completed through existing access; others need additional access. We explain the proposed approach and any access or restoration needs before you approve the work.

Repair may be appropriate when the body is sound and compatible packing, seals, or other service parts are available. A cracked tube, damaged housing, severe corrosion, or repeated failures may make replacement more practical. We also assess whether a suitable frost-free model would work with the home’s wall and supply arrangement.

The total depends on the fixture, fault, parts, pipe condition, and access needed. The standard service fee is $99 within our service area; a higher fee applies outside it. That fee is separate from the repair or replacement price. We explain the proposed scope and price before you approve the work.

Wild Water Plumbing + Septic serves Onslow, Pender, and New Hanover Counties, plus Cedar Point in Carteret County, from Jacksonville, North Carolina. Call (910) 750-2312 or select Request Hose Bib Service. Work is scheduled during normal business hours; an answering service takes calls after hours. An online request does not confirm an appointment.