Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE
Greenwood Village Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Greenwood Village.
Greenwood Village requires a permit to replace a water heater; apply on its online portal. There's no fee for jobs under $500. Xcel supplies electricity and gas, and every water district in the city resells Denver Water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Greenwood Village Community Development Department (Building Division)
- Permit fee
- Based on job value: no fee for $1–$500; $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each extra $100 up to $2,000; $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each extra $1,000 (for example, $83.25 for a $3,000 job). Plan review is 65%. Use tax applies only to contract prices over $5,833, and fees may double if work starts before you have the permit.
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners can apply online themselves. Plumbing and electrical contractors who aren't working under a licensed contractor need a Level E license.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- Several water districts depending on address (check the city's Water District Map); all source their water from Denver Water · Denver Water distribution system total hardness: 105 mg/L average (about 6.1 gpg), range 55–124 mg/L (2025 data, 2026 report); slightly harder in winter (source water for all Greenwood Village providers)
- Rebate worth checking
- Xcel Energy heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1994 (median) · 64% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Greenwood Village averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Greenwood Village
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value: no fee for $1–$500; $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each extra $100 up to $2,000; $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each extra $1,000 (for example, $83.25 for a $3,000 job). Plan review is 65%. Use tax applies only to contract prices over $5,833, and fees may double if work starts before you have the permit.. City of Greenwood Village Community Development Department (Building Division) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Greenwood Village 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!, Mr Perfect Plumbing, Plumbline Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Greenwood Village average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Greenwood Village?
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 Greenwood Village 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 Greenwood Village 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.
bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Denver
Lists Greenwood Village 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 Greenwood Village 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 Greenwood Village 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 Greenwood Village 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.
Plumbline Services
Lists Greenwood Village 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.
Order: companies based in Greenwood Village 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 GREENWOOD VILLAGE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE
What Greenwood Village homes are like.
1994Median year built
28%Built before 1980
64%Owner-occupied
66%Heat with utility gas
62%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1994. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
66% 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 Greenwood Village.
Starting without a permit can double the fee
The fee schedule says permit fees may double if work starts before the permit is issued.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Greenwood Village homes.
Water
Several water districts depending on address (check the city's Water District Map); all source their water from Denver Water: Denver Water distribution system total hardness: 105 mg/L average (about 6.1 gpg), range 55–124 mg/L (2025 data, 2026 report); slightly harder in winter (source water for all Greenwood Village providers)
Greenwood Village – Water restrictions news item (May 1, 2026) ↗ · Greenwood Village – New resident checklist ↗ · Denver Water 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Greenwood Village homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Greenwood Village. 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 Greenwood Village.
Permits and who issues them
Greenwood Village lists 'Water heater replacement' as a home project that needs a permit. Apply on the city's Online Access Portal and attach your documents. An adult must be home for indoor inspections, and the permit card should be posted.
Yes. Plumbing and electrical contractors need a Level E license (no fee listed). The fee schedule lists Level D at $50 per trade. Applicants must show a valid license from another Colorado city or county or a trade certification, plus a certificate of insurance.
City of Greenwood Village Community Development Department (Building Division) ↗ · Greenwood Village – Building permits & inspections ↗ · Greenwood Village Fee Schedule (dated 6/3/2026) ↗ · Greenwood Village – Contractor licensing ↗ · Greenwood Village – Permit fee calculator ↗
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 Greenwood Village.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek | 3 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $94.73) | Xcel Energy |
| Centennial | 3 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy, CORE Electric Cooperative |
| Four Square Mile | 5 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $94.73) | Xcel Energy |
| Englewood | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $26.78) | Xcel Energy |
| Littleton | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $25.85) | Xcel Energy |
| Highlands Ranch | 6 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Greenwood Village water heater questions.
Is a permit needed to replace a water heater in Greenwood Village?
Yes. The city lists water heater replacement as a home project that needs a permit.
How can I estimate the fee?
Use the city's Building Permit Fee Calculator. Fees follow the job value table (for example, $69.25 for the first $2,000) plus 65% for plan review.
Greenwood Village – Permit fee calculator ↗ · Greenwood Village Fee Schedule (dated 6/3/2026) ↗
Who is my water provider?
It depends on your address; check the city's Water District Map. Every drinking water provider in the city gets its water from Denver Water.
Greenwood Village – Water restrictions news item (May 1, 2026) ↗
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