Hose Bib Leaking? Outdoor Spigot Busted? We Replace Them Right

If you live in Texas, chances are you’ve got at least one outdoor spigot, also called a hose bib, exterior faucet, frost-proof hydrant, or just “that thing by the garden hose.”
And if it’s leaking, stuck, spraying sideways, or pouring water into the wall every spring you’re not alone. We deal with this every week.

As a plumber in North Dallas, I’ve replaced more of these than I can count. Builders often install them fast, not always right. And years later? That shortcut turns into a water leak, a drywall problem, or a surprise indoor flood.

Why Outdoor Faucets (Spigots / Hose Bibs) Fail Even “Frost-Proof” Ones

Texas weather’s crazy. One week it’s sunny, next week we’re under a freeze warning. And even “frost-proof” spigots burst if they’re installed wrong, or if there’s not enough insulation inside the wall.

Here’s what I see all the time:

• The spigot leaks from the vacuum breaker (air gap on top)
• The faucet won’t fully shut off keeps dripping
• When spring comes, the pipe behind the wall starts leaking as soon as you open it
• Water runs inside the wall and ruins sheetrock, cabinets, insulation
• Old threads inside the wall get micro-cracks and they only leak after replacement
• Builders didn’t secure the pipe inside the wall so when you try to unscrew it, the pipe snaps
• Cheap handyman work: push-fits, SharkBites, no bracing invisible leaks that ruin homes slowly

Sound familiar? We fix this stuff the right way.

What Makes a Hose Bib Installation “Right”?

It’s not just screwing on a new faucet. A real installation includes:

• Checking that the pipe inside the wall is braced and secure
• Verifying there’s no leak at the threaded connection
• Using thread sealant properly (not ten pounds of Teflon)
• Making sure there’s no old corrosion inside the fitting
• Proper mounting to the siding or brick no wiggly faucets
• Insulating the wall cavity if needed to prevent freeze bursts

If we find issues inside the wall (bad pipe, weak fitting, poor bracing), we’ll walk you through options. Sometimes we can do a clean install outside other times, drywall needs to be opened up.

Signs Your Outdoor Faucet Might Be Leaking Inside the Wall – Plumber Tips

Sometimes the spigot looks totally fine, until you turn it on for the first time after winter:
• Weird drop in water pressure
• Wet carpet, baseboards, or wood flooring nearby
• Dripping or hissing sounds inside the wall
• Musty smell or soft drywall weeks later

We’ve opened walls to find leaks that ran for years, soaking studs, insulation, and subflooring. What starts as a $300 spigot swap can easily turn into a $5,000 mold remediation and drywall rebuild. Don’t wait for the damage to show, call a plumber before it gets worse.

Outdoor Faucet Leaking, Hose Bib Dripping or Loose? We’re On Call 24/7 in Frisco & Plano

We’ve redone dozens of outdoor spigot jobs where the previous guy:

• Used indoor hose bibs instead of frost-free models
• Jammed on a SharkBite and hoped for the best
• Left pipes loose inside the wall, leading to movement and breaks
• Didn’t use proper support brackets
• Installed it too shallow, so it froze and burst next winter

If your spigot’s dripping, stuck, crooked, or buzzing, let us take a look. It’s usually a fast fix, unless damage was already done.

Serving Frisco, Plano, Allen, McKinney & North Dallas

We replace and repair hose bibs, frost-free outdoor spigots, and leaking hydrants across:

• Frisco
• Plano
• McKinney
• Allen
• Little Elm
• Prosper
• The Colony
• Highland Park
• University Park
• Carrollton
• and nearby cities