No outside tap - cost of having one installed?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Setz on April 12, 2017 at 0:04

I've done this myself - it was easy. I 'tapped' into the cold water pipe under the sink with this type of joint - you tighten it and it makes a hole itself.  Designed for plumbing in washing machines in the kitchen. You might already have one for a washing machine\dryer etc so even easier if you already has a place to attach to.

You might already have one for a washing machine\dryer etc so even easier if you already has a place to attach to as you can get 'T' joints in that case.

£4 from Screwfix.

Then I fitted an external tap and wrapped everything in foam to protect against freezing weather.

Here's a kit for £15 that includes the outside tap.

The thing that can go wrong is obviously if it leaks and you can't stop the leak. So maybe only fit it yourself if you can turn the water off beforehand and live with no water until a plumber arrives.

Fixing your leak ought to be way cheaper than fitting the whole thing so you still win.

Hope that helps.

Permalink Reply by Chris Setz on April 12, 2017 at 11:27

I know what you mean about how forbidding it is, you're probably right to steer clear. I have used mybuilder.com before now - if you say you want the tap kit I linked to fitted and include photos of the likely route, you might get someone you can use in future for other stuff.

Because they all have demonstrable reputations, if you choose a popular one, I reckon you'll be safe and you could therefore ask for a handyman, not a plumber.

Permalink Reply by Chris Setz on April 12, 2017 at 12:19

Let us know how you get on, Anka, if by sharing you might be able to help others.

Permalink Reply by Aleece on April 12, 2017 at 6:04

Hi Anka,
I did exactly this last summer and received three quotes from different plumbers. Two local plumbers quoted close to £300(!) saying it was complicated because they had to run copper pipe from our first floor flat, but the third said it was a simple job, just that materials would comprise the main cost. It was done in about half an hour and cost us £120 with four meters of copper pipe, insulation, and stop valves. I'd recommend shopping around until you find a quote close to £100. No more watering cans up and down the stairs-yay! Good luck!

Permalink Reply by Antoinette on April 12, 2017 at 14:32

I had this done - I seem to remember it cost £150 but that was a few years ago now. It was definitely money well spent. It is quite a simple job but like all plumbing jobs, I take the view that a bodge job is a false economy because water can cause so much damage so I would rather pay a professional.

Permalink Reply by Anna Maria Dipino on April 14, 2017 at 12:04

François mobile number is 07867 540 418 an excellent tradesman who installed an outside tap on our property but I have no idea on how much it cost to install the tap.

Permalink Reply by Pat on April 14, 2017 at 15:20

Hi Anka, I had an outside tap fitted about to my ground floor flat which is in a converted Victorian house about 5 years ago.
It cost £110.
I don't have the plumber's details anymore.