Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LITTLETON
Littleton, CO Water Heater
Replacement
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LITTLETON AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Littleton.
Littleton requires a permit for water heaters. Apply on eTRAKiT; the fee is based on job value and starts at $25.85. Plumbing contractors need a city license backed by state licenses that match DORA's records. Denver Water supplies water, and Xcel supplies electricity and gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Littleton Building Division (Permit Center)
- Permit fee
- Based on job value: $25.85 for $1–$500; $76.17 for the first $2,000 plus $15.40 for each extra $1,000 (for example, $91.57 for a $3,000 job). Plan review (65%) applies only when plans are reviewed. The use tax deposit is 0.01969 times the job value, plus Arapahoe County Open Space tax.
- Who gets the permit
- Licensed contractors. Plumbing contractors need a Littleton contractor license backed by active State of Colorado Master/Journeyman and Contractor licenses that match DORA's records. The pages we checked don't cover homeowner rules.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- Denver Water (serves all City of Littleton residents under contract with the city) · 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
- Rebate worth checking
- Xcel Energy heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1982 (median) · 61% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 13 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 Littleton averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Littleton
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value: $25.85 for $1–$500; $76.17 for the first $2,000 plus $15.40 for each extra $1,000 (for example, $91.57 for a $3,000 job). Plan review (65%) applies only when plans are reviewed. The use tax deposit is 0.01969 times the job value, plus Arapahoe County Open Space tax.. City of Littleton Building Division (Permit Center) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price8 of the companies listed for Littleton post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric, Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Denver, Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Hot Water Now!, Mr Perfect Plumbing, Plumb Pros Inc., Plumbline Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Littleton average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Littleton?
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 →
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric
Lists Littleton among the areas it serves. Based in Denver, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: "$50 OFF Any Plumbing Service" — covers items including "Water Heater Tune Up and Flush" (Limit one coupon per transaction; Valid through September 30, 2026). No water heater replacement price published —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised next-morning water heater replacement.
Worth knowing A water heater customer disputed the installation price and warranty choices.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Lists Littleton 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 Littleton 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 Littleton 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 Littleton 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 Littleton 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.
Castle Rock Heating & Air
Lists Littleton among the areas it serves. Based in Castle Rock, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Company-hosted testimonials praise an on-time 50-gallon Rheem installation, a friendly technician's repair of a failed water heater valve, and a tune-up without pressure to buy extras.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Hot Water Now!
Lists Littleton 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 Littleton 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Denver
Lists Littleton among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers quoted on the company's site praised next-day water heater replacement, clear diagnosis of an aging unit and a price one reviewer called fair.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; BBB complaints for this franchise concern drain, sewer and billing disputes, not water heaters.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Also listing Littleton: Plumb Pros Inc., Plumbline Services, SWAN Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric.
Order: companies based in Littleton 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 LITTLETON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LITTLETON
What Littleton homes are like.
1982Median year built
46%Built before 1980
61%Owner-occupied
69%Heat with utility gas
59%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.
69% 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 Littleton.
Plumbing licenses must match state records
To get a Littleton contractor license, a plumber's state Master/Journeyman and Contractor licenses must be active and match DORA's current records.
City of Littleton – Contractor licensing & renewal process ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Littleton homes.
Water
Denver Water (serves all City of Littleton residents under contract with the city): 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
City of Littleton – Utilities ↗ · Denver Water 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data) ↗ · Denver Water – Water hardness ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Littleton homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Littleton. 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 Littleton.
Permits and who issues them
Littleton's homeowner guide lists 'water heaters and other regulated plumbing work' as needing a permit. Homeowners and contractors can apply and pay online on eTRAKiT after checking that the address is inside city limits.
Yes. Since July 1, 1985, all work has required a city contractor license. Plumbers need active state Master/Journeyman and Contractor licenses that match DORA, $1M/$2M general liability insurance, and workers' comp with the City named as certificate holder.
City of Littleton Building Division (Permit Center) ↗ · City of Littleton – Do I need a permit? Common residential projects guide ↗ · City of Littleton – eTRAKiT online system ↗ · City of Littleton – Permit fee schedules ↗ · City of Littleton – Contractor licensing & renewal process ↗
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 Littleton.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood | 4 mi | Required | By job value (from $26.78) | Xcel Energy |
| Highlands Ranch | 4 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Ken Caryl | 5 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $55) | Xcel Energy |
| Greenwood Village | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $1) | Xcel Energy |
| Centennial | 8 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy, CORE Electric Cooperative |
| Cherry Creek | 8 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $94.73) | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Littleton water heater questions.
Is a permit required to replace a water heater in Littleton?
Yes. The city lists 'water heaters and other regulated plumbing work' as requiring a permit.
City of Littleton – Do I need a permit? Common residential projects guide ↗
What must my plumber have to work in Littleton?
A Littleton contractor license backed by active State of Colorado Master/Journeyman and Contractor licenses that match DORA's records, plus insurance.
City of Littleton – Contractor licensing & renewal process ↗
Who provides water and how hard is it?
Denver Water. Its 2026 report shows average total hardness of about 105 mg/L (about 6 gpg) in the pipes.
City of Littleton – Utilities ↗ · Denver Water 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data) ↗
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