Hose Tap Installation – Brisbane & Gold Coast
Need a leaking outdoor tap replaced or want a new hose tap installed in a more convenient location?
JR Gas & Water provides professional hose tap installation and replacement across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, including supply of a standard hose tap and up to 10 metres of accessible above-ground water pipework where required.
The same product covers both:
For new installations, we can connect to a suitable accessible existing cold-water service and run up to 10 metres of above-ground pipework to the new tap location.
Excavation and underground pipework are not included. All included pipework must be installed above ground and remain reasonably accessible.
What’s Included
Standard hose tap installation includes:
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Supply of one standard hose tap
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Installation by a licensed JR Gas & Water plumber
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Replacement of an existing hose tap or
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Installation of a brand-new hose tap
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Connection to a suitable existing cold-water service
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Up to 10 metres of new above-ground water pipework where required
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Standard pipe fittings and connections required for the installation
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Standard wall or surface mounting where suitable
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Removal of the existing hose tap where being replaced
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Isolation and reconnection of the water supply
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Pressure testing
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Leak testing
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Final operational check
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Clean-up of the immediate plumbing work area
JR already treats hose taps as a complete fixture with their water-service connection, while below-ground and excavation-related works are considered separately.
Replacement Hose Tap
If your existing outdoor tap is:
we can remove it and install a new standard hose tap.
Where the existing connection and pipework are serviceable, this is normally a straightforward replacement.
If minor above-ground pipework alterations are required to complete the installation properly, they are covered within the 10 metre pipework allowance.
New Hose Tap Installation
You do not need to already have a hose tap installed.
Our standard new hose tap installation includes running up to 10 metres of above-ground water pipework from a suitable accessible cold-water connection to your nominated tap position.
This makes the product suitable for adding an outdoor tap to areas such as:
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Side of the house
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Backyard
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Patio
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Alfresco area
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Garage
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Shed exterior
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Garden area
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Pool equipment area
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Outdoor kitchen area
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Dog-wash area
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Driveway or washing area
The proposed location must be able to be reached using above-ground accessible pipework.
Up to 10 Metres of Pipework Included
The advertised installation includes up to 10 metres of new water pipework where required.
This allowance applies to pipework that can be installed:
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Above ground
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In an accessible position
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Along a suitable wall or structure
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Without excavation
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Without trenching
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Without major building alterations
The pipework route will be determined by the plumber based on the available water service, suitable fixing locations and normal plumbing requirements.
Above-Ground Pipework Only
This product is specifically designed for straightforward above-ground hose tap installations.
Any new pipework included in the standard price must remain above ground.
The standard installation does not include:
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Underground pipework
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Buried water lines
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Pipework through garden beds below ground
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Pipework beneath lawns
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Pipework beneath driveways
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Pipework underneath concrete
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Trenching
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Excavation
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Concrete cutting
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Paving removal
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Paving reinstatement
Excavation-related works are treated separately within JR’s existing plumbing structure rather than as standard above-ground fixture work.
Existing Water Supply Requirements
For a new hose tap installation, there must be a suitable existing cold-water service that can reasonably be accessed for connection.
Examples may include accessible above-ground cold-water pipework near:
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Existing external plumbing
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Hot water system plumbing
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An existing external water service
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Other accessible cold-water pipework
The final connection point will be selected by the plumber based on suitability, condition and accessibility.
Standard Installation Requirements
The advertised installation assumes:
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A suitable cold-water supply is available
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The connection point is reasonably accessible
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The new hose tap can be reached with no more than 10 metres of pipework
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All included new pipework can remain above ground
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There is a suitable wall, post or other surface for mounting the tap where required
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No excavation is required
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No concrete cutting is required
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No significant building work is required
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Existing plumbing used for the connection is serviceable
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Safe and reasonable access is available to the work area
More Than 10 Metres Away?
If your preferred hose tap location requires more than 10 metres of pipework, the standard product can still form the base installation, but additional pipework and labour may need to be quoted separately.
The 10 metre allowance is measured based on the actual practical plumbing route rather than a straight-line distance between the water source and tap.
What’s Not Included
Unless specifically quoted or purchased separately, standard hose tap installation does not include:
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Excavation
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Trenching
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Underground pipework
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Buried water services
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Concrete cutting
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Concrete removal
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Concrete reinstatement
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Paver removal or reinstatement
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Landscaping
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Garden restoration
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More than 10 metres of new pipework
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Major relocation of the property's water main
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Replacement of defective water mains
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Extensive concealed pipework
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Structural building alterations
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Removal of wall linings
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Wall repairs
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Painting
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Waterproofing
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Asbestos-related work
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Access equipment where unusual access is required
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Repair of unrelated existing plumbing faults
Hose Tap Position
You can nominate your preferred hose tap location, but the final position must be suitable for a compliant and practical plumbing installation.
The plumber will consider:
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Distance from the available water supply
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Pipework route
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Mounting surface
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Accessibility
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Risk of damage
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Existing services
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Ability to keep pipework above ground
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Future access for maintenance
If the nominated position cannot be reached within the included scope, the plumber can discuss an alternative location or any additional work required.
Existing Hose Tap Replacement
For replacements, the standard installation includes removing the existing hose tap and fitting the supplied replacement to suitable existing pipework.
If the pipework immediately behind or around the existing tap is damaged, badly corroded or unsuitable, repairs can generally be completed using the included pipework allowance where the work remains within the standard above-ground scope.
Major repairs to unrelated or defective water services are not included.
Pressure & Leak Testing
Once the hose tap is installed, JR Gas & Water will:
Is This Hose Tap Installation Right for Me?
This product is suitable if you need:
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A leaking hose tap replaced
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A damaged outdoor tap replaced
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A new hose tap beside the house
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A backyard garden tap
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An additional outdoor tap
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A tap near an outdoor entertaining area
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A garage or shed hose tap
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A hose tap near a pool area
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A convenient tap for washing vehicles
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An outdoor cleaning tap
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A new hose tap requiring up to 10 metres of above-ground water pipework
If the installation requires trenching, underground pipework or significant construction work, it falls outside this standard product.
Why Choose JR Gas & Water?
JR Gas & Water provides licensed plumbing services across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and surrounding South East Queensland service areas.
Outdoor garden taps and hose bibbs are already part of JR’s general plumbing service offering.
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Licensed plumbers
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QBCC Licence #1297081
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New hose tap installations
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Existing hose tap replacements
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Hose tap supplied
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Up to 10 metres of above-ground pipework included
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Standard fittings included
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Pressure and leak testing
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Brisbane and Gold Coast service coverage
Hose Tap Installation FAQs
Does the price include the hose tap?
Yes. One standard hose tap is supplied as part of the installation.
Is replacing an existing hose tap included?
Yes. Replacement of an existing hose tap is covered by the same product.
Can you install a hose tap where there isn't already one?
Yes.
A brand-new hose tap installation is included, with up to 10 metres of above-ground water pipework from a suitable accessible cold-water supply.
How much pipework is included?
Up to 10 metres of new pipework is included where required.
Does the pipework have to be above ground?
Yes.
All pipework included under this standard product must be above ground and reasonably accessible.
Can you bury the pipe to the new tap?
Not under this standard installation product.
Excavation, trenching and underground pipework are excluded and would need to be separately quoted.
Does the 10 metres mean straight-line distance?
No. It applies to the actual practical pipe route required to complete the installation.
What if I need more than 10 metres?
Additional pipework and labour can be quoted separately.
Can you install a tap at my shed?
Yes, provided a suitable cold-water service is available and the new pipework can reach the tap using no more than 10 metres of above-ground pipework under the standard installation.
Can you install a tap in my garden?
Yes, if it can be supplied using accessible above-ground pipework.
If the water line needs to be buried or trenched through the yard, that falls outside the standard product.
Does the installation include excavation?
No. Excavation and trenching are specifically excluded.
Do you test the tap after installation?
Yes. The completed installation is pressure and leak tested before completion.
