Installing or replacing an outdoor faucet costs $300 on average, with most homeowners paying $200 to $600.1 A simple like-for-like hose bib swap runs $150 to $350.3 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on faucet type, pipe access, wall material and local plumber rates.
$300
average job (HomeAdvisor)
$250
average per spigot (Angi)
$150–$350
simple swap (HomeGuide)
$10–$40
hose bib part
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HomeAdvisor | $300 average, $200 – $600 | Full spread $100 – $4,000 by faucet type |
| Angi | $250 average per spigot, $120 – $500 | Type table below |
| HomeGuide | $150 – $350 for a simple swap | Part $10 – $40, labor $140 – $310 |
| HomeServe | $150 – $450 installed | Materials $10 – $100, labor $140 – $350 |
Cost by spigot type (Angi)
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard hose bibb (1/2″ or 3/4″) | $120 – $250 |
| Frost-free | $180 – $350 |
| Decorative | $200 – $400 |
| Large or commercial | $250 – $500 |
| Multiple spigots | $200 – $450 each |
Bigger outdoor faucet jobs (HomeAdvisor)
| Type | All-in cost |
|---|---|
| Ball valve | $100 – $200 |
| Anti-siphon | $200 – $500 |
| Yard hydrant | $500 – $3,000 |
The $4,000 top end comes from long underground pipe runs for yard hydrants, not wall-mounted spigots.1
What changes the price
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Frost-free or anti-siphon features | $40 – $100 for parts, $250 – $450 installed (HomeGuide) |
| New location or rerouted pipe | Adds labor beyond a simple swap (HomeGuide) |
| Sillcock vs. hose bib | Frost-free sillcocks extend deeper into the wall, so they are harder to install (HomeGuide) |
DIY or hire
Swapping a hose bib on an accessible threaded connection is a confident-DIY job; soldering copper, rerouting pipe or drilling masonry is pro work. The Home Depot outdoor hose bibbs category shows current part pricing, including frost-free models.
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Sources
1. HomeAdvisor — Hose Bib Installation Cost
2. Angi — Outdoor Faucet Installation Cost
3. HomeGuide — Hose Bib Replacement Cost
4. HomeServe — Hose Bib Replacement Cost