Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BROOMFIELD
Broomfield Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Broomfield.
Broomfield, a combined city and county, requires a permit for every water heater replacement, with the fee based on job value. If it's your own primary home, you sign a Homeowner Statement; a contractor you hire needs a Broomfield license. Switching to tankless also needs a gas pipe plan. United Power supplies electricity in the north and Xcel Energy in the south. Broomfield's water is soft to moderate, 1.5–7.3 gpg.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City and County of Broomfield Community Development – Building Division
- Permit fee
- Based on job value (Table 1-A, revised August 2026): $23.50 for $1–$500; $23.50 plus $3.05 for each extra $100 up to $2,000; $69.25 plus $14.00 for each extra $1,000 from $2,001–$25,000. Each trade (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical) is charged separately, and use tax also applies.
- Who gets the permit
- A homeowner working on their own primary home doesn't need a contractor license but must sign a Homeowner Statement saying they'll follow state law. A contractor you hire must be licensed by the City and County of Broomfield.
- Electric utility
- United Power and Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- City and County of Broomfield (municipal water) · 25–130 ppm, or 1.5–7.3 gpg (2025 data), which is soft to moderate
- Rebate worth checking
- United Power electric water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2002 (median) · 63% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 12 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 Broomfield averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Broomfield
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value (Table 1-A, revised August 2026): $23.50 for $1–$500; $23.50 plus $3.05 for each extra $100 up to $2,000; $69.25 plus $14.00 for each extra $1,000 from $2,001–$25,000. Each trade (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical) is charged separately, and use tax also applies.. City and County of Broomfield Community Development – Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price9 of the companies listed for Broomfield post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Denver, Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Flatirons Plumbing, Heating & Air, Hot Water Now!, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Northern Colorado, Plumb Pros Inc., Plumbline Services, Canyon Plumbing & Heating, Inc.. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Broomfield average is shown.
What can change the price in Broomfield?
A gas pipe plan is required when a tank water heater is replaced with a tankless unit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Broomfield?
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 →
Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Lists Broomfield 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 Broomfield 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 Broomfield 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.
Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric
Lists Broomfield 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.
Flatirons Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists Broomfield 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.
Hot Water Now!
Lists Broomfield 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. Rooter Plumbing of Northern Colorado
Lists Broomfield among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Special offers: "$200 Off Water Heater Special" and "$500 Off Tankless Water Heater Installation" (Expires: 09/30/2026) — Installation page FAQ states homeowners "tend to pay an expected sum of $500 to $3,000 for the complete installation, including the price of the water heater itself" —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers quoted on the company's site praised weekend water heater replacements with added code or safety improvements, and help with tankless units.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; one company-hosted review mentions a supplier-damaged unit delaying a replacement, which the reviewer did not attribute to the plumber.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Plumb Pros Inc.
Lists Broomfield 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.
Plumbline Services
Lists Broomfield 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.
SWAN Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric
Lists Broomfield among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water-heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said SWAN misjudged a water heater's age and recommended replacing it urgently, and that refunding the $3,600 deposit took multiple calls.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Also listing Broomfield: Canyon Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Denver).
Order: companies based in Broomfield 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 BROOMFIELD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BROOMFIELD
What Broomfield homes are like.
2002Median year built
21%Built before 1980
63%Owner-occupied
71%Heat with utility gas
66%Single-family homes
About 32% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
71% 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 Broomfield.
Extra paperwork for tankless
If you replace a tank water heater with a tankless one, Broomfield requires a gas pipe plan with the permit.
Two electric companies
United Power serves northern Broomfield and Xcel Energy serves the south, so which electric rebates you can get depends on where you live. Xcel supplies gas everywhere in Broomfield.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Broomfield homes.
Energy
- Electric: United Power (Northern Broomfield)
- Electric: Xcel Energy (Southern Broomfield)
- Gas: Xcel Energy (All of Broomfield)
Water
City and County of Broomfield (municipal water): 25–130 ppm, or 1.5–7.3 gpg (2025 data), which is soft to moderate
Broomfield Annual Water Quality Report (2025 data) ↗ · Broomfield Annual Water Quality Report page ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Broomfield homes.
For United Power and Xcel Energy customers in Broomfield. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- United Power electric water heater rebates ↗ActiveFor United Power members only, not Xcel customers.
- 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 Broomfield.
Permits and who issues them
Broomfield requires a permit for every water heater, new or replacement. Switching from a tank to tankless also needs a gas pipe plan. Email buildingpermits@broomfield.org for a fee estimate.
Yes. Contractors hired by homeowners must be licensed by the City and County of Broomfield.
City and County of Broomfield Community Development – Building Division ↗ · Broomfield Community Development – Building FAQs ↗ · Broomfield Building Permit Fees ↗ · Broomfield Community Development Fees (rev. Aug 2026) ↗
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 Broomfield.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 4 mi | Required | $100 | Xcel Energy |
| Northglenn | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Louisville | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $28) | Xcel Energy |
| Westminster | 5 mi | Required | $40 | Xcel Energy |
| Superior | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $28.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Erie | 6 mi | Required | $35 | United Power, Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Broomfield water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Broomfield?
Yes. Broomfield says all water heaters need a permit, including replacements.
What extra is needed to switch to tankless in Broomfield?
You must submit a gas pipe plan with the permit.
Who provides electricity in Broomfield?
United Power in the northern part and Xcel Energy in the southern part. Xcel provides gas throughout.
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