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Bob Larson Plumbing
Advertises tank, tankless and heat pump water heater installation.
Bob Larson Plumbing is an independent business that advertises water heater work. It is not our employee or partner and does not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t verified its license, insurance or workmanship.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
- Based in
- Tacoma
- Website
- boblarsonplumbing.com ↗
- Water heater page
- Services page ↗
- Service areas they list
- Auburn, Edgewood, Federal Way, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Olympia, Parkland, Puyallup, Tacoma Source ↗
- Information checked
- September 30, 2026
What Bob Larson Plumbing says about itself
- Installs and repairs tank, tankless and heat pump water heaters; over thirty years of experience; license #BOBLALP795MG Source ↗
- 24/7 emergency response; written guarantees on every job; 4.9 stars from 2,292 Google reviews Source ↗
- HQ at 4320 128th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446 with offices in Gig Harbor and Olympia Source ↗
- City-specific water heater pages for Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Puyallup, Olympia and Federal Way Source ↗
The company’s own statements, not verified by Ember & Tank.
What the reviews say
Water heater replacement & service
Customers praised same-day water heater service, knowledgeable technicians and a clean tankless installation.
A reviewer on BBB and Yelp said elderly parents were charged $7,779.14 for a gas tank without an itemized invoice (the company said three estimates were presented, including a $4,025.85 basic option), and a BBB complainant's warrantied tankless heater kept shutting off until the complaint was marked resolved with the company fixing it.
See all 5 sources and details
Selected reviews · Checked September 30, 2026. Five selected accounts from BBB and Yelp (4320 128th St E, Tacoma listing); not a complete history.
BBB customer review
DON P · 10/27/2025
The reviewer said his elderly parents were charged $7,779.14 to replace a gas water heater, that other companies quoted $2,700-$3,200 for the same Rheem tank, and that the invoice was not itemized.
Company reply and outcome: The company rejected the allegations and said three estimates were presented before approval: $7,779.14 for a comprehensive installation with code upgrades and extended warranties, and $4,025.85 for a basic installation, among others.
BBB complaint
Customer name withheld · 03/05/2025
The customer said a $10,000 on-demand water heater installed in November 2023 began shutting itself off, two visits did not fix it, and the company proposed selling another unit despite a 5-year parts and labor warranty.
Company reply and outcome: Marked Resolved; the customer wrote that the company was fixing the issue.
BBB customer review
Bill B · 02/28/2025
The reviewer said a tankless water heater installation went well, with professional sales, install and office staff and a clean worksite.
Yelp review
Chris F. · Apr 12, 2022
The reviewer said the company came the same day to swap a leaking gas water heater, but he was quoted $3,285.83 while his daughter got a $2,190.98 quote the same week for the same 50-gallon model; he said a manager attributed the difference to an old price list.
Yelp review
Robert G. · Dec 21, 2025
The reviewer questioned a $128 annual water heater maintenance plan that he said does not include anode rod replacement.
Company reply and outcome: The owner replied that the company follows manufacturer recommendations on part replacement and offered a discussion with the general manager.
Ask before booking: Can you give me an itemized written quote for the basic same-type replacement alongside any upgraded options, and what does the annual maintenance plan actually include (for example, the anode rod)?
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Before you book
- Ask for the license number and check it: L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business ↗
- Get the exact model, the heater warranty and the labor warranty in writing
- Ask who gets the permit and books the inspection
- Compare the full installed price with another written quote