A hose bib is the outdoor faucet where you connect a garden hose. People also call it a spigot, sillcock, or exterior faucet.

Seattle Water Spigot Repair | Outdoor Faucet & Hose Bib Replacement

Maybe you notice a steady drip. Maybe the ground near the house is always wet. Maybe the garden hose refuses to come off, or the handle spins without turning the water on or off.

Whatever the problem, an outdoor faucet that is not working properly can waste water, damage your home's exterior, and make everyday chores more frustrating than they need to be.

2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer provides professional water spigot repair Seattle homeowners can rely on. We inspect the faucet, handle, valve, supply connection, and the plumbing behind the wall when necessary to identify the real problem. Then we explain whether a repair or replacement makes the most sense.

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Professional Outdoor Faucet & Water Spigot Services

Water Spigot Repair

Outdoor faucets can leak from several different places, including the handle, spout, hose connection, wall plate, or even the plumbing hidden behind the exterior wall. At 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer, we inspect the entire assembly before recommending repairs.

Outdoor Faucet Replacement

Not every faucet is worth repairing. If the fixture is badly corroded, cracked, difficult to operate, or leaks every time you connect a hose, replacement is often the better investment.

Frost-Free Hose Bib Installation

A frost-free hose bib helps reduce the risk of freezing by placing the shutoff valve farther inside the home's heated space instead of near the exterior wall. Ideal for older Seattle homes.

Common Outdoor Faucet Problems

Leaking Water Spigots

A small drip may not seem like much at first, but it can gradually waste water, soften the soil around your foundation, damage siding, and create ongoing moisture problems. Even a slow leak is worth repairing before it becomes a larger issue.

Dripping Outdoor Faucets

A faucet that continues dripping after it has been shut off usually has worn internal components such as a washer, packing, valve seat, or stem. These are relatively small parts, but they can create surprisingly large headaches if left alone.

Broken Hose Bib Handles

Outdoor faucet handles experience years of weather exposure and repeated use. Over time they can crack, strip, seize up, or spin without opening or closing the valve correctly.

Low Water Pressure at Exterior Faucets

Low water pressure can result from mineral buildup, a faulty valve, supply line problems, or issues elsewhere in the plumbing system. A professional inspection helps determine whether the problem is isolated to the faucet.

Cracked Outdoor Water Lines

Sometimes the problem is not the faucet itself but the pipe behind the wall. A cracked water line can leak into siding, crawl spaces, basements, or wall cavities long before obvious signs appear.

Water Spigot Repair Services

Leak Repairs

Outdoor faucet leaks can appear in several different ways. Common signs include:

Water dripping after the faucet is turned off
Water leaking around the handle
Moisture where the faucet enters the wall
A hose connection that will not seal properly
Wet soil near the foundation
Water stains around the siding

If the same leak keeps returning, replacing the faucet may be the better long-term solution.

Valve Replacement

The valve controls the flow of water through the faucet. As it wears out, the faucet may not shut off completely, resulting in a slow drip or continuous leak. Replacing the valve—or the entire faucet when necessary—usually resolves the problem.

Handle & Stem Repairs

The handle and valve stem experience constant wear from everyday use and exposure to the weather. Sometimes these components can be repaired individually. Other times, replacing the entire faucet provides a more reliable and cost-effective solution.

Connection Repairs

Not every leak is visible from the outside. A faucet may appear perfectly normal while leaking where it connects to the plumbing inside the wall. That is why we inspect both the visible fixture and the plumbing connection before recommending repairs.

Outdoor Faucet Replacement

Exterior Plumbing Upgrades

Sometimes the faucet is only part of the problem. Older shutoff valves, worn supply pipes, or deteriorated wall connections may also need attention. When necessary, replacing these components at the same time creates a cleaner, more reliable plumbing system.

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Standard Hose Bib Replacement

A hose bib is one of the most frequently used plumbing fixtures around the home. It supplies water for garden hoses, sprinklers, pressure washers, washing vehicles, filling buckets, and countless outdoor projects. When the faucet becomes damaged, cracked, or refuses to shut off properly, 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer provides professional hose bib replacement throughout Seattle.

Frost-Free Faucet Upgrades

Frost-free faucets are a worthwhile upgrade for many homes because they help protect plumbing from freeze damage. Proper installation is important. The faucet must be installed at the correct angle, depth, and connection point to drain properly and perform as intended.

Anti-Siphon Faucet Installation

Anti-siphon faucets help prevent contaminated water from flowing backward into your home's plumbing system. They provide additional protection when hoses are connected to buckets, sprayers, pools, chemicals, or other outdoor equipment.

Benefits of Frost-Free Outdoor Faucets

Protection Against Freeze Damage

Seattle winters are generally mild, but freezing temperatures still happen. A frost-free faucet helps reduce the risk of frozen pipes near exterior walls. Even so, homeowners should always disconnect garden hoses before freezing weather arrives.

Reduced Water Waste

A properly functioning faucet shuts off completely. That means no dripping, no slow leaks, and no soggy ground around your home's foundation.

Longer Service Life

When installed correctly and maintained properly, frost-free faucets can provide many years of dependable service while reducing the risk of freeze-related damage.

Improved Reliability

Outdoor plumbing should simply work when you need it. A quality faucet provides dependable performance season after season without constant repairs or frustration.

Signs It's Time to Replace Your Water Spigot

Persistent Leaks

If the faucet continues leaking after multiple repairs, replacement often becomes the smarter long-term investment.

Corrosion & Rust

Visible corrosion around the handle, spout, wall plate, or hose threads usually indicates the fixture is nearing the end of its service life.

Cracked Faucet Bodies

Once the faucet body itself has cracked, replacement is almost always the safest and most reliable option.

Water Damage Around Exterior Walls

Water stains, damp siding, soft wood, wet brick, or consistently soggy soil near the faucet may indicate a leak behind the wall and should be inspected as soon as possible.

Seattle Outdoor Plumbing Challenges

Winter Freeze Events

Seattle may not experience long winters, but occasional freezing temperatures can still damage outdoor plumbing. Leaving a garden hose connected allows water to remain trapped inside the faucet. When that water freezes, it expands and can crack the faucet or supply pipe. Unfortunately, many homeowners do not discover the damage until temperatures warm up and the faucet begins leaking.

Aging Exterior Plumbing

Many older Seattle homes still have original hose bibs, shutoff valves, and supply piping that have been in service for decades. Some have already been repaired several times, while others are simply reaching the end of their useful life.

Corrosion from Moisture Exposure

Outdoor plumbing is constantly exposed to rain, moisture, soil, and changing temperatures. Over time, that exposure naturally causes metal components to corrode and wear, making repairs or replacement more likely as the fixture ages.

Protecting Outdoor Plumbing Systems

A little prevention helps.

Disconnect hoses before freezing weather
Use faucet covers during cold snaps
Fix small leaks early
Replace rusty fixtures before they fail
Check siding and soil for damp spots

Nothing fancy. Just basic stuff that helps.

Why Seattle Homeowners Choose 2 Sons Plumbing

Serving Washington Since 1977

2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer has served Washington since 1977. That helps with older homes. Weird plumbing routes. Outdoor faucets in awkward places. Old valves that do not want to move. Some jobs are simple. Some are messy. Experience helps either way.

Licensed & Experienced Plumbers

Outdoor faucet work is not always just the faucet. A licensed plumber checks the wall connection, supply line, shutoff, valve, and fixture condition. The goal is not just stopping the drip today. It is making sure it stays fixed.

Upfront Pricing

Nobody wants vague pricing after the faucet is already apart. 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer explains the work and pricing before starting. Clear. Simple. Better.

Quality Plumbing Repairs

Good repairs should be clean, secure, and tested. Especially outside, where small leaks can go unnoticed for a while. A little drip near the wall can turn into a bigger problem.

Outdoor Plumbing Services Throughout Seattle

Ballard

Ballard has older homes, remodels, gardens, and outdoor faucets that have been used hard for years. A leaking hose bib can soak siding, soil, or foundation areas if ignored. 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer helps Ballard homeowners repair or replace outdoor faucets without turning it into a huge project.

Queen Anne

Queen Anne homes can have slopes, tight side yards, older plumbing, and spigots tucked into awkward places. Some are easy to reach. Some are behind plants, stairs, or old exterior walls. 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer helps with leaks, broken handles, and outdoor faucet upgrades.

Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill has older homes, condos, rentals, and multifamily buildings. Outdoor faucets may serve small yards, shared spaces, or maintenance areas. When one leaks or will not shut off, it can waste water fast. 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer handles repairs and replacements throughout the area.

West Seattle

West Seattle homes often have yards, gardens, hose hookups, and exterior plumbing exposed to damp weather. A cracked or leaking faucet can soak siding or soil before anyone notices. 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer helps with repairs, replacements, and frost-free upgrades.

Green Lake

Green Lake homes often mix older plumbing with updated patios, gardens, and yard spaces. A working spigot matters for watering, cleanup, and outdoor projects. If the faucet drips, rusts, or leaks near the wall, 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer can check it and fix the problem.

Northgate

Northgate has older homes, updated properties, and busy family yards. Outdoor faucets get used for watering, washing, and weekend projects. 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer helps Northgate homeowners with leaky spigots, broken handles, and hose bib replacements.

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Schedule Water Spigot Service Today

If your outdoor faucet is dripping, rusty, cracked, hard to turn, or leaking near the wall, do not wait until it becomes a bigger mess. 2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer can check the faucet. Explain the issue. Repair it or replace it the right way.

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