Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN COMMERCE CITY
Commerce City Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Commerce City.
In Commerce City, a water heater needs a Residential Plumbing/Gas permit on eTRAKiT, with the fee based on job value. Plumbers need state master and contractor licenses and $300,000 in liability insurance on file with the city. Electricity comes from United Power north of E. 96th Avenue and Xcel south of it. Water comes from South Adams County Water and Sanitation District.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Commerce City Building Safety Division
- Permit fee
- Based on job value. The city's fee page doesn't list a flat water heater fee.
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners can make an eTRAKiT account to apply and schedule inspections. We couldn't confirm on a city page whether homeowners can do their own plumbing.
- Electric utility
- United Power and Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- South Adams County Water and Sanitation District (the city does not provide water) · District-wide blended hardness is not published in its 2026 report. The Denver Water portion of the supply averaged 105 mg/L in 2025 (range 55–124). The district also blends in alluvial and Arapahoe-formation groundwater
- Rebate worth checking
- United Power electric water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2005 (median) · 77% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Commerce City averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Commerce City
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value. The city's fee page doesn't list a flat water heater fee.. City of Commerce City Building Safety Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Commerce City post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Denver, Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Hot Water Now!, Plumbline Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Commerce City average is shown.
What can change the price in Commerce City?
Work on only gas appliances or HVAC uses a separate Residential Mechanical/Gas (RMECH) permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Commerce City?
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 Commerce City 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 Commerce City 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 Commerce City 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 Commerce City 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 Commerce City 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 Commerce City 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 Commerce City 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 Commerce City 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.
Order: companies based in Commerce City 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 COMMERCE CITY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN COMMERCE CITY
What Commerce City homes are like.
2005Median year built
24%Built before 1980
77%Owner-occupied
75%Heat with utility gas
89%Single-family homes
About 30% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
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 Commerce City.
96th Avenue splits the electric service
United Power supplies electricity north of E. 96th Avenue and Xcel Energy south of it. That decides which utility rebates you can get.
Plumbers must carry insurance
To register with Commerce City, plumbing contractors must carry at least $300,000 in general liability insurance with the city named as certificate holder.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Commerce City homes.
Energy
- Electric: United Power (North of E. 96th Avenue)
- Electric: Xcel Energy (South of E. 96th Avenue)
- Gas: Xcel Energy (South of E. 96th Ave; the city doesn't say who supplies gas north of 96th)
Water
South Adams County Water and Sanitation District (the city does not provide water): District-wide blended hardness is not published in its 2026 report. The Denver Water portion of the supply averaged 105 mg/L in 2025 (range 55–124). The district also blends in alluvial and Arapahoe-formation groundwater
South Adams County W&SD 2026 Water Quality Report ↗ · Commerce City Utilities ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Commerce City homes.
For United Power and Xcel Energy customers in Commerce City. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- United Power electric water heater rebates ↗ActiveOnly for United Power members (Xcel customers can't use it).
- CDBG Minor Home Repair Program ↗UnclearHome repair help for income-qualified Commerce City owners of single-family and manufactured homes.
- 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 Commerce City.
Permits and who issues them
Water heaters use the Residential Plumbing/Gas (RPLMB) permit, which you apply for on the eTRAKiT portal. The Building Safety Division is at 7190 Colorado Blvd, Ste 600 (303-289-3790, cdpermits@c3gov.com).
Yes. Plumbing contractors need Colorado state and master licenses (the city charges no license fee) plus at least $300,000 in general liability insurance, with Commerce City named as certificate holder. Mechanical contractors need Master Mechanical qualification and pay a $57 license fee.
City of Commerce City Building Safety Division ↗ · Commerce City Permit Types ↗ · Commerce City Step 2: Permit Application, Contractor Licensing & Reviews ↗ · Commerce City Fees ↗
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 Commerce City.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | United Power |
| Thornton | 8 mi | Required | By job value (from $30) | Xcel Energy, United Power |
| Welby | 10 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $24) | Xcel Energy |
| Denver | 10 mi | Required | $35+ by job value | Xcel Energy |
| Northglenn | 10 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Sherrelwood | 11 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $24) | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Commerce City water heater questions.
What permit do I need for a water heater in Commerce City?
A Residential Plumbing/Gas (RPLMB) permit, applied for on eTRAKiT.
Who is my water provider in Commerce City?
South Adams County Water and Sanitation District. The city doesn't supply water itself.
Who provides electricity?
United Power north of E. 96th Avenue and Xcel Energy south of it.
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