Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN NORTHGLENN
Northglenn, CO Water Heater
Replacement
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NORTHGLENN AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Northglenn.
Northglenn requires a permit to replace a water heater. It's a One-Stop permit on the city's CommunityCore portal, and SAFEbuilt runs the building services. Fees are based on job value and start at $23.50. Owners can do their own plumbing with a permit; contractors you hire need a Northglenn license. Xcel Energy is the main utility, and city water averages about 120 mg/L hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Northglenn Building Division (building services provided by SAFEbuilt)
- Permit fee
- Based on job value, starting at $23.50 for $1–$500 of work. Use tax is 4% of half the job value (value × 50% × 4%).
- Who gets the permit
- City code lets owners do plumbing and electrical work on their own property (not for sale, rent or public use) without a contractor license, but they still need the permit. The city also has a homeowner waiver form for electrical and plumbing work. Contractors you hire must have a Northglenn contractor license.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- City of Northglenn · About 120 mg/L (7.01 gpg) average, moderate. The 2026 report still cites the 2019 distribution-system figure
- Rebate worth checking
- Xcel Energy heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1974 (median) · 61% 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 Northglenn averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Northglenn
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value, starting at $23.50 for $1–$500 of work. Use tax is 4% of half the job value (value × 50% × 4%).. City of Northglenn Building Division (building services provided by SAFEbuilt) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Northglenn post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric, Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Hot Water Now!, Plumb Pros Inc., Plumbline Services, Canyon Plumbing & Heating, Inc.. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Northglenn average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Northglenn?
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 Northglenn 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 Northglenn 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.
Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric
Lists Northglenn 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 Northglenn 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.
Plumb Pros Inc.
Lists Northglenn among the areas it serves. Based in Arvada, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: "10% OFF Off New Water Heater, Furnace, or Air Conditioner (Up to $500)" (Expires 10/31/26; offers may not be combined) — Its Denver water heater cost article publishes typical ranges, e.g. replacement "$900–$2,500 installed, depending on unit size and type" and repairs typically "$150 and $950"; after-hours/same-day emergency calls "typically an additional $75–$150 service fee" —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised clear explanations of tank and tankless options, polite crews and clean installations.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said their home-improvement credit card was charged the full credit line instead of the contract amount after a water heater install.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Plumbline Services
Lists Northglenn 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 Northglenn 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 Northglenn 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 NORTHGLENN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN NORTHGLENN
What Northglenn homes are like.
1974Median year built
60%Built before 1980
61%Owner-occupied
67%Heat with utility gas
68%Single-family homes
About 60% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
67% 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 Northglenn.
Building department run by a contractor
SAFEbuilt runs Northglenn's building division, and permits go through the CommunityCore portal.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Northglenn homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (Franchise covers 6.5 sq mi of the city (2019))
- Gas: Xcel Energy
Water
City of Northglenn: About 120 mg/L (7.01 gpg) average, moderate. The 2026 report still cites the 2019 distribution-system figure
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Northglenn homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Northglenn. 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 Northglenn.
Permits and who issues them
You need a permit to install or replace a water heater. It's a 'One-Stop' permit on the city's CommunityCore portal (homeowners sign up as a 'Community Member'). Contact building@northglenn.org or 303-450-8745; the inspection line is 303-450-8748.
Yes. Every professional contractor needs a valid Northglenn license, renewed each calendar year on CommunityCore. Under city code, a mechanical contractor license covers replacing an existing home water heater, but a licensed plumbing contractor with a Colorado master plumber license must make the connections to the drinking water system.
City of Northglenn Building Division (building services provided by SAFEbuilt) ↗ · Northglenn – Pull a Permit ↗ · Northglenn – Do I Need a Permit? ↗ · Northglenn – Fees & Taxes ↗ · Northglenn – Contractor License ↗
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 Northglenn.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton | 2 mi | Required | By job value (from $30) | Xcel Energy, United Power |
| Federal Heights | 4 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Broomfield | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | United Power, Xcel Energy |
| Westminster | 5 mi | Required | $40 | Xcel Energy |
| Welby | 5 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $24) | Xcel Energy |
| Sherrelwood | 5 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $24) | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Northglenn water heater questions.
Who handles building permits in Northglenn?
The city's Building Division, which SAFEbuilt runs for the city. Apply on the CommunityCore portal.
Northglenn – Do I Need a Permit? ↗ · Northglenn – Pull a Permit ↗
Can I replace my own water heater in Northglenn?
Yes. City code lets owners do plumbing work on their own property that isn't a rental without a contractor license, but you still need a permit.
How much is the permit?
It's based on job value, starting at $23.50 for $1–$500 of work, plus 4% use tax on half the job value.
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