Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ARVADA
Arvada Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Arvada.
You need a Residential Plumbing permit to replace a water heater in Arvada, and in 2026 it's a flat $55. A licensed plumber can do the work, or you can if you'll live in the home. Final plumbing and electrical inspections are required. Xcel Energy supplies electricity and gas, and city water averages 84 mg/L (about 5 gpg).
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Arvada Building Inspection Division
- Permit fee
- $55 flat for a water heater; $82.50 if more than one appliance is installed (2026 Residential Flat Rate Permit Fees, Table 18-5). Plan review fees can be added if a review is needed.
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed plumber, or a homeowner who will live in the home (Colorado law allows this).
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- City of Arvada Utilities · About 20–100 mg/L, averaging 84 mg/L (about 5 gpg); the city calls it soft to moderately hard and says it does not need softening
- Rebate worth checking
- Xcel Energy heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1979 (median) · 75% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 13 that advertise water heater work
01 / TYPICAL PRICES
What a new water heater costs.
Know before you call.
Heat-pump tank
$2,500–$5,000Typical cost, including installation
Tankless
$2,400–$5,400Typical cost, including installation
AI equipment illustrations; models vary and images are not to scale. Typical national prices from Home Depot ↗, checked September 28, 2026. The source doesn’t say how many jobs the ranges are based on. These are not Arvada averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Arvada
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$55 flat for a water heater; $82.50 if more than one appliance is installed (2026 Residential Flat Rate Permit Fees, Table 18-5). Plan review fees can be added if a review is needed.. City of Arvada Building Inspection Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price10 of the companies listed for Arvada post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Flatirons Plumbing, Heating & Air, Plumb Pros Inc., Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric, Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Denver, Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Hot Water Now!, Plumbline Services, Tipping Hat Plumbing, Heating & Electric, Canyon Plumbing & Heating, Inc.. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Arvada average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Arvada?
Companies that advertise water heater replacement here, with what their water heater customers say.
Companies we found in our research. They are not Ember & Tank providers or partners. We show selected reviews, not a rating or every review. How we choose reviews →
Flatirons Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists Arvada among the areas it serves. Based in Arvada, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: "$75 Off Water Heater Services" (must be presented at time of service/estimate; not valid for work previously completed; cannot be combined) —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Angi reviewers praised same-day or same-night water heater replacement, technicians who explained options with photos, and professional installers.
Worth knowing A February 2025 BBB complainant said a $4,589.24 replacement cost far more than another contractor's price, was never inspected despite promised code work, ran loudly, and came without an itemized invoice.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Plumb Pros Inc.
Lists Arvada among the areas it serves. Based in Arvada, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: "10% OFF Off New Water Heater, Furnace, or Air Conditioner (Up to $500)" (Expires 10/31/26; offers may not be combined) — Its Denver water heater cost article publishes typical ranges, e.g. replacement "$900–$2,500 installed, depending on unit size and type" and repairs typically "$150 and $950"; after-hours/same-day emergency calls "typically an additional $75–$150 service fee" —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised clear explanations of tank and tankless options, polite crews and clean installations.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said their home-improvement credit card was charged the full credit line instead of the contract amount after a water heater install.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric
Lists Arvada among the areas it serves. Based in Denver, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: "$50 OFF Any Plumbing Service" — covers items including "Water Heater Tune Up and Flush" (Limit one coupon per transaction; Valid through September 30, 2026). No water heater replacement price published —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised next-morning water heater replacement.
Worth knowing A water heater customer disputed the installation price and warranty choices.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Lists Arvada among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: "$125 Off A Tank or Tankless Water Heater" (Expires 10/31/26; not valid with any other offer) — Water heater installation page advertises "FREE estimates for water heater installations throughout Denver" —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A BBB reviewer said Bell fixed complications with a new water heater installation, apologized and discounted the fee.
Worth knowing One BBB complainant said a boiler fired without water after a side-arm water heater replacement.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Denver
Lists Arvada among the areas it serves. Based in Westminster, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Special offers page lists "$999 off Tankless Water Heaters" and "Free Under Counter Water Filtration System with purchase of Water Heater ($1,000 value)" (valid at participating locations; one coupon per household; an expiry of 2026-09-30 is shown among the offers) —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A 2019 HomeAdvisor reviewer called the water heater installation efficient and professional, on time, with good explanations.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Lists Arvada among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer said Blue Sky made them feel they got full value on a boiler and water heater replacement, and a BBB complainant said a follow-up visit fixed their installation problems.
Worth knowing One BBB complainant said Blue Sky charged for a warranty replacement water tank; Blue Sky said an internal policy change caused confusion, issued a $2,977.52 credit and the customer accepted.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Denver
Lists Arvada among the areas it serves. Based in Centennial, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a technician who replaced an old water heater with a tankless unit and repaired a drain, calling the price reasonable for the work.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric
Lists Arvada among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: "$150.00 Off Water Heater Installation" (also a general "$50 Off Work Performed*" offer) — and
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One customer praised fast scheduling and communication after their water heater failed.
Worth knowing Another customer reported recurring water heater faults and poor follow-up.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Hot Water Now!
Lists Arvada among the areas it serves. Based in Lakewood, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Homepage coupons: "MILITARY 5% DISCOUNT", "FIRST RESPONDERS 5% DISCOUNT", "TEACHERS 5% DISCOUNT". No water heater price published —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised tankless water heater exhaust-piping work and cleanup.
Worth knowing Too little water heater replacement feedback to assess installation pricing or outcomes.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Plumbline Services
Lists Arvada among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: "$250 Off a Water Heater Installation" (promo code 250-waterheater, expires 12/29/2026; existing residential only) — Water heater page also states a "$49 service fee (we waive the service charge if you choose us to repair the issue)" and that in-home estimates are free —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised replacements of old water heaters, clear explanations of options and code-related parts, and quotes that held without add-ons.
Worth knowing In a September 2026 BBB review, a customer said a water heater installed August 21, 2026 needed four return visits for the same loss of hot water; no business reply was shown.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Also listing Arvada: SWAN Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric, Tipping Hat Plumbing, Heating & Electric, Canyon Plumbing & Heating, Inc..
Order: companies based in Arvada first, then companies whose water heater reviews we’ve read. Each group is alphabetical. These businesses are not our employees or vetted partners and do not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t checked their license, insurance or quality of work. Colorado DORA license lookup ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ARVADA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ARVADA
What Arvada homes are like.
1979Median year built
53%Built before 1980
75%Owner-occupied
75%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
About 53% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
75% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2024 5-year ↗ (2020-2024). Heating fuel is what homes use to heat the house. It often, but not always, matches the water heater’s fuel.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Arvada.
The city says you don't need a softener
Arvada says its water does not need to be softened and notes that softeners can add sodium and may cause other plumbing issues.
One fee for several appliances
If you replace more than one appliance on one permit, the 2026 flat fee is $82.50. A water heater alone is $55.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Arvada homes.
Water
City of Arvada Utilities: About 20–100 mg/L, averaging 84 mg/L (about 5 gpg); the city calls it soft to moderately hard and says it does not need softening
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Arvada homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Arvada. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Xcel Energy heat pump water heater rebate ↗Active$750 for an Xcel customer who installs a qualifying heat pump water heater.
- Colorado heat pump tax credit ↗Active for 2026 installs$250 credit for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater installed in 2026, claimed by a state-registered contractor, who must pass at least $83 to you as an invoice discount.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Colorado rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Arvada.
Permits and who issues them
You need a Residential Plumbing permit before the work starts. Apply on the Arvada Permits website or in person at City Hall (8101 Ralston Rd). Final plumbing and final electrical inspections are required.
Yes. Plumbing contractors register with the city for a Class P Plumbing License, which is for Colorado state-licensed plumbing contractors. It's free under the 2026 schedule.
City of Arvada Building Inspection Division ↗ · Arvada Residential Mechanical & Plumbing ↗ · Arvada 2026 Building Permit Fee Guide and Administrative Fee Schedule ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Colorado DORA license lookup ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Colorado licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Arvada.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat Ridge | 5 mi | Required | $60 | Xcel Energy |
| Westminster | 6 mi | Required | $40 | Xcel Energy |
| Berkley | 7 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $24) | Xcel Energy |
| Superior | 7 mi | Required | By job value (from $28.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Golden | 7 mi | Required | By job value (from $25.85) | Xcel Energy |
| Federal Heights | 7 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Arvada water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Arvada?
$55 flat in 2026, or $82.50 if more than one appliance is installed.
Can I install my own water heater in Arvada?
Yes, if you'll live in the home. Otherwise you need a licensed plumber.
Do I need a water softener in Arvada?
The city says no. Its water averages 84 mg/L (about 5 gpg), and the city says softening isn't needed.
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