If you are forever dragging a hose across the lawn or out a window, a well-placed garden tap is one of those small upgrades you wish you had done years ago. Here is what to know before adding one.
What it costs
An outdoor tap near an existing water line is inexpensive; a longer run to a far corner, or one fed from a backup tank or borehole, costs more depending on trenching and distance. We quote after seeing where you want it and the nearest supply point.
Place it for how you use the garden
Think about where you actually need water — near beds, the pool, the car-wash spot, or the far corner the hose never reaches. Planning placement before installation is far cheaper than moving it later, and several taps around a property are common and convenient.
Feed it from your tank
Running garden taps off a backup tank or borehole saves municipal water and keeps the garden usable during water cuts — it just needs the right pump and pressure, which we size for you.
Why proper installation matters
A garden tap should be securely mounted, use durable fittings, and ideally include an isolation valve so it can be serviced without shutting off the house. A neat, compliant install avoids the drips and damp wall damage a botched DIY tap causes. See our tap installation service or book a fitting.