Overview
Outdoor plumbing lives in sun, heat, freezes and mower traffic. Hose bibs wear out, buried lines crack with soil movement, backflow preventers on irrigation systems fail, and the service line from the meter can corrode or break. Because it is outside, a leak can run for weeks before anyone notices.
We start by finding where the water is going: a spigot, an irrigation connection or the buried main. Then we repair it with parts built for outdoor service. On many lots, upgrading to frost-free spigots and adding an accessible shut-off saves trouble later.
How we handle it
Trace the source
Spigot, backflow, irrigation or service line.
Repair outdoors
Weather-rated parts, proper burial depth.
Upgrade if needed
Frost-free bibs and a reachable shut-off.
What it costs
Hose bib repairs and replacements are quick and inexpensive. Buried line repairs depend on depth and how far we have to dig. Full service line replacement from the meter is quoted after we locate the line.
Good to know
- Disconnect garden hoses before freezing nights.
- Look at the meter box lid for standing water after rain-free days.
- Keep the backflow preventer visible and clear of landscaping.
Larger lots in Helotes and along Braun Rd often have long service lines from the meter. A wet spot anywhere along that path is worth checking before the bill arrives.
Outdoor plumbing system repair questions
Do you fix sprinkler systems?
We handle the supply tie-in and the backflow assembly. Heads, valves and timers are a sprinkler contractor's job.
Who owns the line from the meter?
Normally it is yours, from the meter box to the foundation.
Can you add a spigot?
Yes, wherever you need one.
Can you move a hose bib to a better spot?
Yes. Relocating or adding spigots is a common outdoor job.