Done offers repair, replacement, and installation services for outdoor faucets, hose bibbs, and exterior plumbing fixtures across the Denver metro. Outdoor plumbing takes a beating in Colorado’s climate — freeze-thaw cycles, temperature swings of 40 or 50 degrees between day and night, and intense UV exposure all accelerate wear on exterior fixtures. Our plumbers handle everything from a dripping hose bibb to a complete outdoor kitchen plumbing rough-in, and we make sure every outdoor connection is protected against the Front Range’s winter cold snaps.

Outdoor Faucet Repair and Replacement

A leaking outdoor faucet wastes water and, if the leak is at the wall penetration, can introduce moisture into your siding or framing. Done’s plumbers diagnose the source — whether it’s a worn washer, a failing stem packing, a cracked body, or a damaged connection behind the wall — and repair or replace accordingly. In many cases a simple washer replacement restores full function. When the fixture body itself is cracked or corroded, we replace it with a frost-free sillcock that’s appropriate for Denver’s hard winters.

Frost-Free Sillcock Installation

Standard hose bibbs have their shutoff point right at the exterior wall, which means water sits in the exposed section of pipe during cold weather — a recipe for freezing and pipe bursts. A frost-free sillcock moves the shutoff valve 8 to 12 inches inside the wall, into the conditioned space, so the water drains back from the exposed tube when you shut it off. For Front Range homeowners, frost-free sillcocks are the right fixture for any outdoor connection. If your home has older standard bibbs, replacing them is a straightforward upgrade that significantly reduces frozen pipe risk each winter.

Backflow Preventer and Vacuum Breaker Services

Outdoor faucets connected to an irrigation system or any device that could draw water backward into the supply line require a backflow preventer. Colorado regulations and most local codes require backflow protection on outdoor water connections to prevent contamination of the potable water supply. Done handles pressure and backflow services including vacuum breaker installation, pressure vacuum breaker (PVB) service and replacement, and testing of existing devices. If your irrigation system doesn’t have a tested and certified backflow assembly, we can evaluate and install the correct device.

Outdoor Spigot Winterization

Preparing outdoor water connections for winter is a simple job that prevents expensive damage. Done’s plumbers can:

  • Shut off and drain outdoor supply lines before the first hard freeze
  • Inspect existing frost-free sillcocks for function and seal integrity
  • Replace standard bibbs with frost-free models before winter
  • Install insulated faucet covers as an additional layer of protection
  • Blow out irrigation lines before freezing temperatures arrive

Denver cold snaps can arrive quickly — sometimes dropping from the 60s to single digits overnight — so having outdoor plumbing winterized before October is a sound precaution.

Outdoor Kitchen and Patio Plumbing

If you’re adding an outdoor kitchen, a dedicated garden sink, or a new irrigation connection, Done handles the rough-in plumbing work from the supply line connection through the fixture installation. Outdoor plumbing projects require permits in most Denver-area jurisdictions, and our licensed plumbers handle the permitting process as part of the job. We also make sure any new outdoor connection is properly protected against freeze damage before the project is complete.

When to Call Done

If an outdoor faucet is dripping, spraying from the base, or won’t shut off fully — or if you’ve had a pipe freeze and burst near an exterior wall — don’t put it off. Water intrusion into a wall cavity causes mold and structural damage quickly, especially in Colorado’s variable climate. A same-day service call is far less expensive than remediation later.

Explore our full plumbing services or visit our pipes and lines page to learn more. Contact Done to schedule outdoor faucet service today.