What hose bib installation typically costs
| Frost-free hose bib, supplied and installed | $889–$1,189Depends on the wall and the pipe behind it. |
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Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
When you need it
- Water inside the wall or basement when the outside tap is on
- A tap that drips from the handle or will not shut off
- You want a tap where there isn't one
What changes the price
| New or replacement | Swapping an existing tap is quicker than running a new line to a new spot. |
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| Wall and access | Finished walls inside and stucco or stone outside add time. |
| Shut-off | An inside shut-off is added if there isn't one. |
What the job involves
- Shut off the water and remove the old tap, or core a hole for a new one.
- Fit a frost-free hose bib sloped slightly down to the outside, so it drains.
- Connect it inside and add a shut-off if there is none.
- Seal the wall, turn the water on and check for leaks inside and out.
- Time on site
- Usually 1 to 2 hours
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for hose bib installation, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It is done on time: $289 for the first hour, then $189 an hour, plus parts. If it turns out to be a bigger job, you get a written estimate before the plumber carries on.
Call 1-800-604-0631.
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Questions people ask
How much does hose bib installation cost in Metro Vancouver?
Frost-free hose bib, supplied and installed: $889–$1,189. Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
What makes a hose bib frost-free?
The valve sits inside the heated wall and not at the handle, so no water is left in the part exposed to the cold.
Do I still need to disconnect the hose in winter?
Yes. A connected hose traps water in the tap, and that is what splits them.
Why did water appear inside when I turned the tap on in spring?
The pipe split over winter, inside the wall. It only leaks while the tap is open, so it goes unnoticed until the first use.
How is hose bib installation priced?
It is done on time: $289 for the first hour, then $189 an hour, plus parts. If it turns out to be a bigger job, you get a written estimate before the plumber carries on.
What does it cost after hours?
Regular hours are 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Outside those hours, every rate is double. If it can safely wait until the morning, it costs half as much.
