Hose bib repair and replacement in Monterey Park
An outdoor faucet that drips from the spout usually needs a washer. One that leaks at the handle needs new packing. If the body is corroded or cracked, I'll replace the whole hose bib and add a vacuum breaker so dirty water can't siphon back.
- Typical range
- $100–$250repair or rebuild confirm
- Time on site
- 30–90 mintypical confirm
- Visits
- Usually one confirm
- Quote
- Before I startprice first, then the work
What I fix
- Replacing washers and seats on dripping spouts
- Repacking or tightening leaking handles
- Replacing corroded or cracked hose bibs
- Adding vacuum breakers (backflow protection)
- Sealing the bib where it goes through the wall
Problems I see most
- Hard water wears out washers and packing.
- Old bibs corrode, and sun-baked handles crack or strip.
- Bibs without a vacuum breaker can pull hose water back into the house line.
Something else going on? Text me a photo and I'll take a look.
How a visit works
- Call or text a photo. Tell me what's wrong and your ZIP code.
- You get a price first. Most hose bibs jobs I can price from a photo. If I need to see it, I'll say so.
- The visit. Time on site: 30–90 min. Visits: usually one. confirm
- Parts and cleanup. If parts are needed, you approve the cost before I buy them, and I clean up the work area. confirm
What to have ready
- A photo of the bib and where the pipe enters the wall
- Where it leaks: spout, handle, or behind the wall
- Whether your main shutoff works
Photos
Get a price
Show the hose bibs job with something for scale. I'll reply with a price before any work starts.
What customers said on Yelp
All reviewsI had some leaky hose bibs replaced. Mario took the time to do the job right, quickly and efficiently. Thank you.
I needed a spigot replaced and made arrangements for same-day service. Merick and George arrived promptly and made a quick evaluation and went to get the parts. The entire process took less than an hour and both men were courteous and efficient.
I highly recommend!
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Hose bibs questions
Something else? Call or text and ask.
Repair or replace a hose bib?
If it only drips from the spout or leaks at the handle, a washer or packing fixes it. If the body is cracked, badly corroded, or leaks behind the wall, replace it.
What is a vacuum breaker?
A small device on the spout that stops hose water from siphoning back into your drinking water. It's cheap and worth adding.
Do I need a frost-proof bib here?
Rarely in the San Gabriel Valley. A standard quarter-turn bib with a vacuum breaker is usually the right choice.
Do you need to shut off the water?
Yes, for a replacement. That's why it helps to know your main shutoff works. If it doesn't, I'll tell you.
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- Water leaksDrip under a sink, a toilet leaking at the base, or a stain spreading on the ceiling? I find and fix visible leaks in Monterey Park and the SGV.
- Faucets and sinksLeaky faucet, loose handle, or a sink that needs a new faucet? I repair or replace kitchen and bathroom faucets in Monterey Park and the SGV.
- Clogged sinksSlow or clogged kitchen or bathroom sink in Monterey Park? I clean the P-trap, clear the line with a hand snake, and fix the leaks that come with it.
- Contact me about this jobCall, text, or send a request with a photo.
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Need hose bibs?
Text a photo of the job with something for scale, and I'll reply with a price. Or call and tell me about it.
Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 7 PM. Closed Sunday. Monterey Park and nearby San Gabriel Valley cities.