Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN AURORA
Aurora Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Aurora.
You need a permit to replace a water heater in Aurora. Under the 2026 schedule it's a flat $99 for a standard tank or $287 for tankless. You can get the permit yourself for your own primary home; a plumber you hire must have state licenses on file with the city. Most homes get electricity and gas from Xcel Energy, and Aurora Water reported average hardness of 136 ppm for 2025.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Aurora Building Division (Permit Center)
- Permit fee
- $99 flat for a standard water heater replacement; $287 for a tankless water heater; $292 for a furnace plus water heater; $336 for a furnace, A/C and water heater (2026 flat-rate sheet, revised 08/2026). City use tax on materials is charged separately.
- Who gets the permit
- You can get a permit for work on your primary home and replace the water heater yourself. A contractor you hire must be licensed with the city.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- Aurora Water · Average 136 ppm as CaCO3 (range 87–198 ppm), about 8 gpg; 2025 data in the 2026 Water Quality Report
- Rebate worth checking
- Xcel Energy heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1985 (median) · 62% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 15 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 Aurora averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Aurora
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$99 flat for a standard water heater replacement; $287 for a tankless water heater; $292 for a furnace plus water heater; $336 for a furnace, A/C and water heater (2026 flat-rate sheet, revised 08/2026). City use tax on materials is charged separately.. City of Aurora Building Division (Permit Center) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price9 of the companies listed for Aurora post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric, Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Denver, Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Hot Water Now!, Mr Perfect Plumbing, Plumb Pros Inc., Plumbline Services, Tipping Hat Plumbing, Heating & Electric. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Aurora average is shown.
What can change the price in Aurora?
Installing or changing gas pipe ($99) and upgrading a home's electrical service ($190) each have their own flat fee. Tankless units have their own $287 fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Aurora?
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 →
Clean Cut Plumbing
Lists Aurora among the areas it serves. Based in Aurora, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric
Lists Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora 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.
Castle Rock Heating & Air
Lists Aurora among the areas it serves. Based in Castle Rock, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Company-hosted testimonials praise an on-time 50-gallon Rheem installation, a friendly technician's repair of a failed water heater valve, and a tune-up without pressure to buy extras.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Hot Water Now!
Lists Aurora 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.
Mr Perfect Plumbing
Lists Aurora among the areas it serves. Based in Denver, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Page title: "Water Heater Replacement Denver | From $2,900". States: "Most Denver homeowners invest between $2,900 and $4,700 for a complete water heater replacement, including removal, installation, and all required code components." Financing example: "A standard $2,900 replacement financed over 60 months at an example 8.9% APR is about $60/month" —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised thorough explanations during a water heater flush and tankless service, and timely work on a replacement.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Also listing Aurora: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Denver, Plumb Pros Inc., Plumbline Services, SWAN Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric, Tipping Hat Plumbing, Heating & Electric.
Order: companies based in Aurora 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 AURORA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN AURORA
What Aurora homes are like.
1985Median year built
37%Built before 1980
62%Owner-occupied
62%Heat with utility gas
64%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1985. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
62% 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 Aurora.
Combined permits for several appliances
Aurora charges a flat fee by type of project. Combined permits cover a furnace and water heater ($292) or a furnace, A/C and water heater ($336), which helps if you replace them together.
Homeowner permits only for your primary home
The city handbook says homeowners can get permits for work on their primary home and must pass all inspections. For a water heater replacement it lists a plumbing (P) and an electrical (E) inspection.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Aurora homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (The city says Xcel serves most homes; it doesn't name other providers)
- Gas: Xcel Energy (Serves most homes)
Water
Aurora Water: Average 136 ppm as CaCO3 (range 87–198 ppm), about 8 gpg; 2025 data in the 2026 Water Quality Report
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Aurora homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Aurora. 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 Aurora.
Permits and who issues them
Aurora charges a flat fee for a water heater replacement permit. Apply online at Aurora4Biz.org or at the Permit Center (15151 E. Alameda Pkwy, Ste. 2400). The city's homeowner handbook says a water heater replacement always needs a permit. There are no plans to submit, just plumbing and electrical inspections.
Yes. Plumbers need a current State of Colorado master's license and contractor's license on file with the Building Division. Aurora doesn't issue its own plumbing contractor license.
City of Aurora Building Division (Permit Center) ↗ · Aurora 2026 Flat Rate Fee Permits (Form A175, rev. 08/2026) ↗ · Aurora Contractor Licensing and Lookup ↗ · City of Aurora DIY Home Improvement Handbook (March 2019) ↗
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 Aurora.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Square Mile | 9 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $94.73) | Xcel Energy |
| Denver | 9 mi | Required | $35+ by job value | Xcel Energy |
| Cherry Creek | 10 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $94.73) | Xcel Energy |
| Centennial | 11 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy, CORE Electric Cooperative |
| Greenwood Village | 12 mi | Required | By job value (from $1) | Xcel Energy |
| Commerce City | 13 mi | Required | By job value | United Power, Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Aurora water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Aurora?
$99 flat for a standard replacement and $287 for a tankless water heater, from the 2026 flat-rate fee sheet (revised 08/2026). Use tax is charged separately.
Can I replace my own water heater in Aurora?
Yes. The city's homeowner handbook says you can replace a water heater yourself with a permit, as long as you pass the required inspections.
Does a plumber need an Aurora license?
Aurora requires a current State of Colorado master's license and contractor's license on file with the Building Division. The city doesn't issue its own plumbing license.
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