Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LAFAYETTE
Lafayette Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lafayette.
Lafayette charges a flat $100 permit fee to replace a water heater in a home, plus city and county use tax. It's a Quick Permit, usually processed in about 2 business days. You can pull the permit yourself for your own primary home; a contractor you hire needs a Lafayette license. Xcel Energy supplies electricity and gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Lafayette Building Division
- Permit fee
- $100 flat building permit fee for a home water heater (Exhibit A of the fee schedule), plus city use tax of 3.87% and county use tax of 1.335%, both on 60% of the total value.
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners can pull a permit for work on their own primary home (not a rental) without a contractor's license. Any subcontractors must be licensed by the City of Lafayette.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- City of Lafayette
- Rebate worth checking
- Boulder County EnergySmart Income-Qualified Rebates (2026) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1994 (median) · 66% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Lafayette averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lafayette
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$100 flat building permit fee for a home water heater (Exhibit A of the fee schedule), plus city use tax of 3.87% and county use tax of 1.335%, both on 60% of the total value.. City of Lafayette Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Lafayette post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Colorado Green Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Flatirons Plumbing, Heating & Air, Hot Water Now!, Plumbline Services, Canyon Plumbing & Heating, Inc.. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lafayette average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lafayette?
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 →
Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric
Lists Lafayette 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.
Colorado Green Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Lafayette among the areas it serves. Based in Erie, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: "$200 off the purchase and installation of a new water heater." —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Company-hosted testimonials praise responsive scheduling, maintenance advice and clear explanations during tank and tankless installs.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Flatirons Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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.
Canyon Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Lists Lafayette among the areas it serves. Based in Boulder, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: "$150 OFF Water Heater Installation or Replacement" and "$250 OFF Tankless Water Heater Installation or Replacement" (also "$50 Any Service") —
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Lafayette 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 LAFAYETTE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LAFAYETTE
What Lafayette homes are like.
1994Median year built
22%Built before 1980
66%Owner-occupied
72%Heat with utility gas
73%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1994. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Lafayette.
The Power Ahead rebate doesn't cover water heaters
The City's energy page promotes a $1,500 Power Ahead Colorado heat pump rebate. Power Ahead's own overview says it covers cold-climate air-source heat pumps, not heat pump water heaters.
City of Lafayette: Energy ↗ · Power Ahead Colorado: Rebate Program Overview ↗
Fast permit turnaround
Water heaters are handled as Quick Permits, which take about 2 business days.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lafayette homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Xcel Energy
City of Lafayette: Energy ↗ · City of Lafayette: Xcel Energy Lafayette natural gas project ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lafayette homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Lafayette. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Boulder County EnergySmart Income-Qualified Rebates (2026) ↗ActiveIf your Boulder County household earns at or below 100% of area median income, this pays 50% of the cost of upgrades like a heat pump water heater, up to $2,000 a year.
- 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 Lafayette.
Permits and who issues them
In Lafayette a water heater is a 'Quick Permit' (about 2 business days to process). Apply on the City's Online Service Portal. Only maintenance or repairs to a water heater don't need a permit.
Yes. Contractors working in Lafayette must be licensed by the City of Lafayette.
City of Lafayette Building Division ↗ · City of Lafayette: Apply for Building Permits ↗ · City of Lafayette: Building Permit Fee Schedule ↗
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 Lafayette.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 3 mi | Required | By job value (from $28) | Xcel Energy |
| Broomfield | 4 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | United Power, Xcel Energy |
| Erie | 5 mi | Required | $35 | United Power, Xcel Energy |
| Superior | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $28.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Gunbarrel | 6 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $38.95) | Xcel Energy |
| Westminster | 8 mi | Required | $40 | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lafayette water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Lafayette?
$100 flat, plus city use tax (3.87%) and county use tax (1.335%) figured on 60% of the total value.
Can I pull the permit myself?
Yes, if it's your primary home and not a rental. Any subcontractors you hire must be licensed by the City of Lafayette.
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