Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CHERRY CREEK
Cherry Creek Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Cherry Creek.
Cherry Creek is unincorporated, so water heater permits come from Arapahoe County's Building Division. Replacing a tank with the same type can be done with an online Non-Review permit, starting at $94.73. Switching to tankless needs a plan review. We didn't confirm which utility and water companies serve each address.
Cherry Creek is an unincorporated community in Arapahoe County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Arapahoe County Building Division
- Permit fee
- County fee table based on job value (as of 1-1-2021): $94.73 for a $1–$1,800 job; $124.87 for $2,001–$3,000 (the table's total with plan check is $206.04). A 0.25% Open Space use tax is added on materials (usually figured as 50% of the total). The county doesn't say whether Non-Review permits pay the plan check fee.
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors licensed by the county. Plumbing work requires a State Master plumbing license and a Plumbing Contractor's license. We didn't find homeowner rules on the pages we checked.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Rebate worth checking
- Xcel Energy heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1981 (median) · 80% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Cherry Creek averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Cherry Creek
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeCounty fee table based on job value (as of 1-1-2021): $94.73 for a $1–$1,800 job; $124.87 for $2,001–$3,000 (the table's total with plan check is $206.04). A 0.25% Open Space use tax is added on materials (usually figured as 50% of the total). The county doesn't say whether Non-Review permits pay the plan check fee.. Arapahoe County Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Cherry Creek post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Denver, Mr Perfect Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Cherry Creek average is shown.
What can change the price in Cherry Creek?
Tankless water heaters, new gas lines, new electrical lines, or any equipment that wasn't there before can't use the Non-Review permit and need a plan review.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Cherry Creek?
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 Cherry Creek 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 Cherry Creek 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.
Mr Perfect Plumbing
Lists Cherry Creek 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.
Order: companies based in Cherry Creek 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 CHERRY CREEK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CHERRY CREEK
What Cherry Creek homes are like.
1981Median year built
46%Built before 1980
80%Owner-occupied
72%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
About 46% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
72% 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 Cherry Creek.
Tankless can't use the Non-Review permit
Arapahoe County's permit guide leaves tankless water heaters, new gas lines and new electrical lines out of the online Non-Review appliance replacement permit.
Arapahoe County – Apply & pay for building permits on Accela (permit types guide) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Cherry Creek homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (Xcel lists Cherry Creek as a community where it supplies both gas and electric (GE))
- Gas: Xcel Energy (Xcel lists Cherry Creek as a gas and electric (GE) community)
Xcel Energy Colorado Communities Served (GE = gas and electric) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Cherry Creek homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Cherry Creek. 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 Cherry Creek.
Permits and who issues them
Cherry Creek is unincorporated Arapahoe County, so the county Building Division issues permits. Replacing a home water heater with the same type counts as a 'Non-Review' appliance replacement permit, which you apply for and pay for online in the Accela Customer Access portal. Tankless units, new gas lines and new electrical lines aren't allowed on a Non-Review permit and need plans.
Yes. Arapahoe County licenses contractors. Plumbers need State Master and Plumbing Contractor licenses. Mechanical contractors are licensed by class (Class B Mechanical $360; Class C $180).
Arapahoe County Building Division ↗ · Arapahoe County – Building permit application and fees ↗ · Arapahoe County – Apply & pay for building permits on Accela (permit types guide) ↗ · Arapahoe County Building Permit Fees as of 1-1-2021 ↗ · Arapahoe County – Contractor licensing ↗
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 Cherry Creek.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial | 1 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy, CORE Electric Cooperative |
| Greenwood Village | 3 mi | Required | By job value (from $1) | Xcel Energy |
| Four Square Mile | 5 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $94.73) | Xcel Energy |
| Lone Tree | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Englewood | 7 mi | Required | By job value (from $26.78) | Xcel Energy |
| Highlands Ranch | 7 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cherry Creek water heater questions.
Who issues water heater permits in Cherry Creek?
The Arapahoe County Building Division, because Cherry Creek is unincorporated.
Can a same-type replacement be permitted online?
Yes. Replacing a home appliance with no new gas or electrical work qualifies for a Non-Review permit, issued online once you pay. Tankless units don't qualify.
Arapahoe County – Apply & pay for building permits on Accela (permit types guide) ↗
What does the permit cost?
It's based on job value. The county table lists a $94.73 permit fee up to $1,800 and $124.87 for $2,001–$3,000, plus a small Open Space use tax.
Arapahoe County Building Permit Fees as of 1-1-2021 ↗ · Arapahoe County – Apply & pay for building permits on Accela (permit types guide) ↗
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