🚰 Outdoor Tap Installation in Edinburgh
Need an outside tap for your garden, pets, or power washer? We’ll fit it neatly, safely, and exactly where you need it.
Whether you’re watering plants, rinsing muddy boots, or washing your dog outside—having an outdoor tap makes life easier. It’s one of the most useful additions to any home, and with a professional installation, it can be done quickly, safely, and without mess.
At Able Girl Plumbing, we provide expert outside tap installation services across Edinburgh and Midlothian, helping homeowners, tenants, and landlords enjoy the convenience of outdoor water access—done right the first time. We’ll fit a frost-proof, backflow-protected tap that’s safe, reliable, and built to last.
🌱 Why Install an Outdoor Tap?
Also known as garden taps or hose bibs, outdoor taps make life easier for a huge range of tasks:
✅ Watering plants, flowers, and lawns
✅ Washing cars, bikes, or wheelie bins
✅ Filling paddling pools or hot tubs
✅ Cleaning muddy boots, tools, or garden furniture
✅ Connecting garden hoses or irrigation systems
✅ Rinsing pets after muddy walks
✅ Outdoor cleaning for patios, paths, and decking
It’s one of those upgrades that you’ll wonder how you lived without—especially in spring and summer.
🛠️ What’s Included in a Professional Installation?
DIY kits and quick-fit tap connectors might seem easy, but a proper installation ensures long-lasting performance, frost protection, and full compliance with UK water regulations.
Here’s what’s included in our professional outdoor tap fitting service:
- 🔩 Secure mounting to an external wall (no flimsy brackets)
- 🛡️ Backflow prevention to protect your indoor water supply
- 🚰 Internal isolation valve (lets you turn off the tap in winter)
- ❄️ Frost-proof tap (recommended) or thermal tap jacket
- 🔧 Pipework neatly routed, clipped, and insulated
- 🧪 Fully tested under pressure to ensure leak-free operation
- 🔁 Optional dual tap or hot and cold supply on request
We’ll talk you through the options and advise on the best placement and setup for your home and how you plan to use the tap—whether it’s for garden use, car washing, or something else.
📍 Outdoor Tap Placement
Most taps are installed:
- Outside your kitchen, utility room, or bathroom
- On a rear garden or garage wall
- Near a driveway or side passage for hose access
We’ll run the pipework from your indoor cold water supply and conceal or protect it for a clean, tidy finish.
🔧 Got an Existing Tap That’s Leaking or Loose?
Outdoor taps don’t last forever—especially if they weren’t installed properly or weren’t isolated during cold weather.
Common issues we fix:
- Taps that spin freely and won’t shut off
- Leaks at the base or from the pipework
- Cracked or burst pipes (especially after winter)
- Loose fittings or damaged wall brackets
We’ll assess your existing tap, replace it if needed, and upgrade any outdated or poorly insulated pipework to avoid future problems.
If your outdoor pipework has frozen or burst, call us as soon as possible—we’ll get it sorted before it causes interior damage.
✅ Safe, Compliant & Built to Last
All of our outdoor tap installations are completed to UK water safety standards, including proper backflow prevention, isolation valves, and secure pipework.
Why it matters:
- Prevents dirty or stagnant water from entering your home’s drinking supply
- Protects your plumbing system from pressure fluctuations or contamination
- Complies with building and rental safety regulations
We don’t believe in “quick and dirty” fittings. Our pipework is clipped neatly, fittings sealed cleanly, and everything tested thoroughly before we leave.
🏠 Perfect for Homes, Rentals & Landlords
We install outdoor taps for:
- Homeowners upgrading gardens or patios
- Tenants looking to improve outdoor living
- Landlords and letting agents wanting compliant, durable fittings
- Garden designers or builders needing plumbing for new projects
Need a certificate of installation for your property file or rental inventory? Just ask—we’re happy to provide one.
📞 Book Your Outdoor Tap Installation in Edinburgh
Ready for an outdoor tap that works perfectly and lasts for years?
At Able Girl Plumbing, we make it quick, affordable, and hassle-free.
- Friendly, female-led team
- Fast, flexible appointments
- Expert installation with clear communication
- Serving Edinburgh and surrounding areas, including Dalkeith, Leith, Morningside, Gilmerton, Portobello, and beyond
💬 Get in Touch
Contact us today to schedule your outdoor tap fitting. Whether it’s your first outdoor tap or an upgrade to an old one, we’ll help you get set up for gardening, cleaning, and outdoor living—whatever the weather.
