Outdoor Tap Installation Cardiff
Hot & Cold Outdoor Taps
Whether you want a simple cold tap for the garden or a hot and cold outdoor supply for an outdoor kitchen or garden shower, our plumbers handle the full installation, including proper isolation valves and frost protection.
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From simple garden taps to hot-and-cold outdoor supplies, our Cardiff plumbers handle all types of outdoor tap work.
Gas Safe Registered (518700)
NJ Harkus is Gas Safe registered (518700), City & Guilds qualified and CIPHE members, with full public liability insurance for all plumbing, heating and gas work.
Highly Recommended & Reviewed
Our reputation across Cardiff is built on doing the small jobs, such as outdoor garden taps, just as carefully as the big ones.
Complete Outdoor Tap Services
From Garden Taps To Outdoor Kitchen Supply
We install outdoor taps properly, with insulated pipework, indoor isolation valves, and frost protection that makes the difference between a tap that lasts for decades and one that splits in the first cold winter. Whether you want a simple cold tap for the garden, a second tap to save running the hose around the house, or a full hot and cold outdoor supply for an outdoor kitchen or garden shower, we’ll handle the work end-to-end.
Our outdoor tap services include:
- Cold outdoor tap installation
- Hot and cold outdoor tap installation
- Outdoor kitchen and garden shower supply
- Drain-down valves for winter protection
- Indoor isolation valve fitting
- Insulated pipework runs
- Replacement of old or leaking outdoor taps
- Outdoor tap repairs and component replacement
- Frost-damaged tap and pipework repair
- Second or additional tap installation
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Outdoor Tap Installation Across Cardiff & Nearby
We install and repair outdoor taps across Cardiff and the surrounding areas, including Penarth, Sully, Barry, Cowbridge, Pontyclun, Llantrisant, and Dinas Powys. From single garden taps on city-centre terraces to full hot and cold supply for outdoor kitchens in larger Vale properties, our team handles the work properly, whatever the setup.
Business Hours
24 Hours, 7 Days A Week
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We Are Highly Recommended in Cardiff & The Surrounding Areas
Outdoor Tap Repairs
From Drips To Burst Pipes
Most simple outdoor tap faults stem from worn washers or failed cartridges. For example, a dripping outdoor tap is usually a quick washer or seal replacement, whereas a stiff or stuck tap is often due to limescale buildup or a worn cartridge that needs to be swapped out.
However, frost damage is more involved. A tap that’s burst due to a cold snap usually needs the cracked components replaced and the pipework checked for any hidden splits behind the wall. The proper fix is to repair the damage and then add the insulation and isolation that should have been there in the first place, so it doesn’t happen again next winter.
Got a leaking or damaged outdoor tap? Get in touch, and we’ll come and put it right.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Outdoor Tap Installation FAQs
Do I need an indoor isolation valve for my outdoor tap?
It’s not a legal requirement, but it’s how the job should be done properly. An indoor isolation valve lets you shut off the water to the outdoor tap before winter, so the external pipework can be drained, and you won’t have a burst pipe when temperatures drop. Anyone fitting an outdoor tap without one is cutting corners.
Can you install hot and cold outdoor taps?
Yes. Hot and cold outdoor supply is more involved than a standard cold tap because it needs an additional pipe run, proper insulation, and indoor isolation on both supplies. It’s a great option for outdoor kitchens, garden bars, dog-washing stations, or outdoor showers, and we install them regularly.
My outdoor tap burst over winter. What do I do?
A burst outdoor tap usually means the pipework behind the wall has also been damaged by ice. We’ll repair the cracked components, check the indoor pipework for splits, and fit proper insulation and isolation so it doesn’t happen again. If it’s actively leaking, isolate the water supply if you can and give us a call.
Can you add a second outdoor tap to my property?
Yes. A second outdoor tap is a common request, particularly when you’ve got one at the back of the house and want one at the front, or vice versa. We’ll plan the pipework route, fit the second tap properly, and add isolation valves so each can be turned off independently if needed.
