Outdoor faucet (hose bib) repair cost
Securing loose outdoor faucets, fixing leaks and stuck threads, and adding backflow preventers.
A hose bib is the outdoor faucet on the side of the house. The most common finding is a faucet that isn't fastened to the wall, so it moves when the handle turns and strains the pipe inside the wall.
Leaks, stuck threads and faucets that don't work are usually quick fixes for a plumber or handyman.
What our reports priced these repairs at
| Work | Most homes | Middle price | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secure an outdoor faucet | About $150 | The 20% of homes where it was priced | |
| Fix a leaking outdoor faucet | $150 to $160 | $150 | The 9% of homes where it was priced |
| Fix a seized faucet nozzle | $150 to $200 | $200 | Limited number of homes |
What HomeCloud reports priced this fix at in homes we evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026. The range is the middle half of homes; the middle price is the median. Your price comes from a written estimate for your home.
What affects the price
- Repair or replace
- Tightening and new washers cost less than replacing the whole faucet.
- Access to the pipe
- Replacing a faucet means reaching the pipe behind it, which is easier from an open crawl space or basement than through a finished wall.
- Frost-free faucets
- Frost-free faucets cost more but shut the water off inside the wall, where it's less likely to freeze.
Common questions
What's a backflow preventer?
A small device that screws onto the outdoor faucet. It keeps water from a hose from being pulled back into your home's water lines.
How do I protect outdoor faucets in winter?
Disconnect hoses before a freeze so water can drain out of the faucet. If the faucet has a shutoff valve inside the house, close it and open the outdoor faucet to drain it. For other plumbing, see plumbing guides.
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