Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BERKLEY
Berkley Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Berkley.
Replacing a water heater in Berkley needs an Adams County building permit, priced by job value (from $24 for work up to $500). Most homes get Denver Water through Berkeley Water & Sanitation District or Crestview. About one in five homes here is a mobile or manufactured home, by Census estimates, far more than in nearby Sherrelwood. Those homes have to follow federal HUD-code rules for water heaters.
Berkley is an unincorporated community in Adams County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Adams County Community & Economic Development, Building Safety (unincorporated Adams County)
- Permit fee
- Based on job value: $24 for $1–$500 of work, $39 at $1,000, $54 at $1,500 and $69 at $2,000. Re-inspection is $75. The county still links this fee table, but it dates from 2017–2018, so check the current amount.
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor registered with Adams County (the Class D specialty covers plumbing), or the homeowner. A homeowner signs an affidavit and a statement of understanding taking responsibility for the work.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- Berkeley Water & Sanitation District (Denver Water distributor under Distributor's Contract 176, since 1962) in the southern part; Crestview W&SD (all Denver Water since 1988) in the northern part · Denver Water system average about 105 mg/L (55–124), 2025 data
- Rebate worth checking
- Xcel Energy heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1977 (median) · 67% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 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 Berkley averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Berkley
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value: $24 for $1–$500 of work, $39 at $1,000, $54 at $1,500 and $69 at $2,000. Re-inspection is $75. The county still links this fee table, but it dates from 2017–2018, so check the current amount.. Adams County Community & Economic Development, Building Safety (unincorporated Adams County) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Berkley post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Berkley average is shown.
What can change the price in Berkley?
Adams County lists gas lines as needing their own permit. We found no county guidance specific to tankless units or moving a water heater.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Berkley?
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 →
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric
Lists Berkley 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Denver)
Lists Berkley among the areas it serves. Based in Denver, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Berkley 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 BERKLEY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BERKLEY
What Berkley homes are like.
1977Median year built
55%Built before 1980
67%Owner-occupied
65%Heat with utility gas
65%Single-family homes
About 55% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
65% 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 Berkley.
One in five homes is manufactured
Census estimates for 2020–2024 count about 20% of Berkley's homes as mobile homes, compared with under 1% in Sherrelwood. The typical home was built in 1977 (the median), and about 65% of households heat with utility gas.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25024 (via Census Reporter) ↗ · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25035 (via Census Reporter) ↗ · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25040 (via Census Reporter) ↗
Federal rules for manufactured homes
Federal rules for manufactured homes say gas appliances, including water heaters, must keep their burner air fully separate from the air inside the home, for example with a sealed direct-vent unit. Air inlets and flue outlets must be listed for the purpose. Tank heaters need a corrosion-resistant drain pan that drains outside or to a drain. You can't convert an appliance to another fuel unless its listing allows it. A standard gas tank from a big-box store, which pulls air from inside the house, is often the wrong replacement.
24 CFR 3280.707 – Heat producing appliances (eCFR) ↗ · 24 CFR 3280.709 – Installation of appliances (eCFR) ↗
Berkeley Water & Sanitation District
Berkeley Water & Sanitation District was formed by court decree in February 1961. In March 1962 it signed Denver's Distributor's Contract 176 to supply its residents. A 1967 amendment left it with about 1,960 acres, and a 1979 resolution adjusted its line with Crestview. Its water comes from Denver Water, so hardness matches Denver Water's system.
Berkeley Water & Sanitation District – History (archived Feb 2026) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Berkley homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (Xcel Energy serves most of the Denver metro, but we haven't checked it against an official service map for Berkley)
- Gas: Xcel Energy (Not confirmed with an official source)
Xcel Energy: Colorado communities served (lists the community for gas and electric) ↗
Water
Berkeley Water & Sanitation District (Denver Water distributor under Distributor's Contract 176, since 1962) in the southern part; Crestview W&SD (all Denver Water since 1988) in the northern part: Denver Water system average about 105 mg/L (55–124), 2025 data
Berkeley W&SD – History (archived Feb 2026) ↗ · Crestview W&SD – About the District ↗ · Denver Water 2026 Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Berkley homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Berkley. 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 Berkley.
Permits and who issues them
Adams County lists 'water heater installation or replacement' as work that needs a building permit. Apply online through the county's ePermit Center (Accela). Questions go to Building Safety at 720-523-6800.
Yes. Every contractor must register with Adams County Building Safety before pulling permits. Registration is free. Plumbing contractors must show a Colorado state contractor or master license.
Adams County Community & Economic Development, Building Safety (unincorporated Adams County) ↗ · Adams County: Apply for a Building Permit ↗ · Adams County Building Permit Requirements (lists water heater installation or replacement) ↗ · Adams County Permit Fees & Contractor Registration ↗ · Adams County 2024 Fee Schedule, Planning & CED (building permit fees based on valuation) ↗ · Adams County Homeowner Affidavit and Statement of Understanding ↗
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 Berkley.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrelwood | 3 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $24) | Xcel Energy |
| Welby | 4 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $24) | Xcel Energy |
| Federal Heights | 4 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Wheat Ridge | 5 mi | Required | $60 | Xcel Energy |
| Westminster | 5 mi | Required | $40 | Xcel Energy |
| Arvada | 7 mi | Required | $55 | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Berkley water heater questions.
I live in a manufactured home in Berkley. Can I use any water heater?
No. HUD's manufactured home rules require gas appliances to be sealed off from the air inside the home (usually a direct-vent unit) and a drain pan under tank heaters. Buy a unit listed for manufactured homes. You still need the Adams County permit.
24 CFR 3280.707 – Heat producing appliances (eCFR) ↗ · 24 CFR 3280.709 – Installation of appliances (eCFR) ↗ · Adams County – Apply for a Building Permit ↗
What does the Adams County permit cost?
It depends on what the job is worth. The county's posted table charges $24 for up to $500 of work, $39 at $1,000 and $69 at $2,000, plus $75 for a re-inspection.
Is Berkley part of Denver?
No. It's unincorporated Adams County, north of Denver's Berkeley neighborhood. Denver has annexed nearby land in the past, which is why district maps have changed over time.
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