Hose Bib Repair & Installation
Outdoor faucet repair, replacement, and freeze protection for Snohomish County homes
Keep Your Outdoor Faucets Working Year-Round
Your hose bib — the outdoor faucet where you connect your garden hose — is one of the most exposed plumbing fixtures on your home. It faces Pacific Northwest rain, freezing winter nights, and constant use through spring and summer. When it starts leaking, won't shut off, or freezes and bursts, you need it fixed fast.
Stollwerck Plumbing & Sewer repairs and replaces hose bibs across Mukilteo, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and the rest of Snohomish County. Whether you've got a dripping spigot, a frozen pipe behind the wall, or you're adding a new outdoor faucet for the garden or garage, our licensed plumbers handle it — usually same-day.
Hose bib emergency? A burst hose bib can send water flooding into your wall cavity or crawl space. Shut off the main water valve and call us at 425-374-3909.
What We Offer
Hose Bib Repair
Leaking handle, dripping spout, or valve that won’t close completely — we diagnose and repair standard and frost-free hose bibs.
Hose Bib Replacement
Corroded, frozen-damaged, or worn-out outdoor faucets replaced with quality brass or frost-free units built for the Pacific Northwest climate.
Frost-Free Hose Bib Installation
Upgrade to a frost-free (anti-siphon) hose bib that keeps the valve inside your heated wall — preventing freeze damage without remembering to disconnect hoses.
New Hose Bib Installation
Adding an outdoor faucet to the side yard, garage, or garden area? We run the supply line, install the bib to code, and test it before we leave.
Burst Pipe Repair Behind Hose Bib
When a frozen hose bib bursts, the damage is often inside the wall. We open, repair, and restore water — fast.
Vacuum Breaker & Backflow Prevention
Protect your drinking water from contamination with properly installed vacuum breakers and backflow preventers on outdoor faucets.
Signs Your Hose Bib Needs Attention
Outdoor faucets fail gradually — until they don't. Here's when to call before a small problem becomes water damage:
Dripping When Turned Off
Water dripping from the spout even when the handle is fully closed means the internal washer, seat, or cartridge is worn. It wastes water and invites freeze damage.
Leaking Around the Handle
Water seeping from behind the handle when the faucet is on usually points to a failed packing nut or stem seal — an easy fix if caught early.
Low Water Pressure
Mineral buildup, a partially closed shutoff valve, or a kinked supply line can all reduce flow. We diagnose and restore full pressure.
Rust or Corrosion
Visible rust, green corrosion, or flaking metal at the base of the bib means the fixture is failing. Replace it before it leaks into the wall.
Handle Hard to Turn
A stiff or seized handle is a sign of internal corrosion or mineral deposits. Forcing it can crack the fixture or break the stem.
Water Stains or Damage Inside
Staining on interior walls, musty smells near the hose bib location, or water pooling in the crawl space can mean the pipe behind the bib has already failed.
Frost-Free Hose Bibs: The Smart Upgrade
Standard hose bibs have the shutoff valve right at the exterior wall — exposed to freezing temperatures. In a Pacific Northwest winter, that's a burst pipe waiting to happen.
Frost-free hose bibs (also called freeze-proof or anti-siphon sillcocks) solve this problem. The valve seat sits 6–12 inches inside the wall, in the heated space. When you shut off the water, it drains automatically so there's nothing left to freeze.
Benefits of upgrading to frost-free:
- No more disconnecting hoses in winter — the design prevents freezing even if you forget
- Built-in vacuum breaker — prevents backflow contamination of your drinking water
- Longer service life — quality brass construction outlasts standard bibs
- Peace of mind — no middle-of-the-night burst pipe surprises
We install frost-free hose bibs regularly throughout Snohomish County. If your current outdoor faucet has frozen before — or you'd rather not risk it — this upgrade pays for itself the first time it saves you from a burst pipe repair.
How We Handle Hose Bib Work
1. Assess the Situation
We inspect the hose bib, the supply line behind it, and the shutoff valve. If there’s water damage, we check the wall cavity and crawl space too.
2. Explain Your Options
Repair vs. replace, standard vs. frost-free, same location vs. a better spot for your landscaping or garage setup — we walk you through the choices and costs.
3. Get It Done Right
Our licensed plumbers complete the work to code, pressure-test the line, and clean up. Most hose bib repairs and replacements are done same-day.
4. Prevent Future Problems
We’ll show you how to winterize properly (even with a frost-free bib, a connected hose can still cause problems) and point out any other outdoor plumbing concerns we noticed.
Hose Bib FAQ
How much does it cost to replace a hose bib?
A straightforward hose bib replacement typically runs $150–$350 depending on the fixture type (standard vs. frost-free), accessibility, and whether the shutoff valve needs attention. We provide upfront pricing before any work begins.
Can I just repair my leaking hose bib instead of replacing it?
Sometimes. If the internal washer or packing is worn but the body is sound, a repair makes sense. But if the bib is corroded, freeze-damaged, or an older style without a vacuum breaker, replacement is usually the better investment.
What’s the difference between a hose bib and a sillcock?
Same thing, different names. Hose bib, sillcock, outdoor faucet, spigot — they all refer to the exterior faucet you connect a garden hose to. “Frost-free sillcock” specifically means a freeze-resistant design with a longer stem.
Do I need to shut off my hose bib for winter?
For standard hose bibs, yes — shut off the interior valve, disconnect the hose, and open the outdoor faucet to drain. Frost-free bibs are more forgiving, but you should still disconnect hoses so water can drain properly.
Why is my hose bib spraying water from the wall?
That’s a burst pipe — usually freeze damage. Shut off your main water valve immediately and call us. The supply line behind the hose bib has likely split and is flooding the wall cavity or crawl space.
Why Choose Stollwerck for Hose Bib Service?
20+ Years in Snohomish County
Two decades of outdoor plumbing work across Mukilteo, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Bothell, Marysville, Snohomish, and Whidbey Island.
Licensed Plumbers — No Contractors
Every hose bib installation and repair is done by a fully licensed plumber — not a handyman or subcontractor.
Same-Day Service Available
Most hose bib work is completed the same day you call. Burst pipes get priority.
Upfront Pricing
We quote the job before we start. No surprises, no hidden fees.
1-Year Labor Guarantee
The industry standard is 90 days. We back every hose bib repair and installation for a full year.
Insured Above State Mandates
Coverage that exceeds Washington state minimums — peace of mind for you and your home.
Need Hose Bib Service?
Leaking, frozen, or adding a new outdoor faucet — call our Mukilteo office today.