Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PARKER
Parker Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Parker.
Parker requires a permit to replace a water heater, and 'replace existing water heater' is its own permit type in eTRAKiT. The fee is based on job value, and the town encourages homeowners to pull their own permits. CORE Electric Cooperative supplies electricity and Xcel Energy supplies gas. Parker Water's hardness varies a lot, averaging 108 ppm in 2025.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Parker Building Division
- Permit fee
- Based on job value (ICC Building Valuation Data). The town has a Homeowner Fee Estimator worksheet. The page doesn't list a specific water heater fee.
- Who gets the permit
- The town encourages homeowners to get their own permits, using the Homeowner Affidavit Agreement. Plumbing contractors need a state license and a Town of Parker contractor license, which you set up by calling the Building Division.
- Electric utility
- CORE Electric Cooperative
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- Parker Water & Sanitation District (most of town); Cottonwood Water & Sanitation District and Stonegate Village Metropolitan District serve some areas · Parker Water & Sanitation District: 108 ppm average, range 34–206 ppm (2025 data, 2026 CCR), about 6.3 gpg average
- Rebate worth checking
- Xcel Energy heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2004 (median) · 72% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 11 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 Parker averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Parker
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value (ICC Building Valuation Data). The town has a Homeowner Fee Estimator worksheet. The page doesn't list a specific water heater fee.. Town of Parker Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price8 of the companies listed for Parker 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, Plumbline Services, Tipping Hat Plumbing, Heating & Electric. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Parker average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Parker?
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 Parker 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 Parker 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 Parker 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 Parker 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 Parker 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 Parker 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 Parker 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 Parker 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 Parker 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 Parker 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.
Also listing Parker: Tipping Hat Plumbing, Heating & Electric.
Order: companies based in Parker 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 PARKER
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN PARKER
What Parker homes are like.
2004Median year built
3%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
75%Heat with utility gas
75%Single-family homes
About 29% 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 Parker.
Help for homeowners
Parker holds EZ Permits appointments on Wednesdays (8:30 a.m. to noon) to walk homeowners through getting a permit, plus homeowner classes four times a year.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Parker homes.
Energy
- Electric: CORE Electric Cooperative (Formerly IREA)
- Gas: Xcel Energy
Water
Parker Water & Sanitation District (most of town); Cottonwood Water & Sanitation District and Stonegate Village Metropolitan District serve some areas: Parker Water & Sanitation District: 108 ppm average, range 34–206 ppm (2025 data, 2026 CCR), about 6.3 gpg average
Parker Water & Sanitation District 2026 CCR (2025 data) ↗ · Town of Parker – Services provided by others ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Parker homes.
For CORE Electric Cooperative and Xcel Energy customers in Parker. 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 Parker.
Permits and who issues them
Parker requires permits to install or replace water heaters. 'Water Heater – replace existing water heater' is its own permit type. Apply on the town's eTRAKiT system, or get help at the Wednesday-morning EZ Permits appointments.
Yes. Contractors need a Town of Parker contractor license and eTRAKiT account, which can't be requested online (call 303.841.1970). Electrical and plumbing contractors need state licenses and proof of insurance.
Town of Parker Building Division ↗ · Town of Parker – When permits are required ↗ · Town of Parker – Building permit type & sub-type definitions ↗ · Town of Parker – Homeowner corner ↗ · Town of Parker – Contractor information ↗ · Town of Parker – Building permit 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 Parker.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinery | 4 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $23.50) | CORE Electric Cooperative |
| Lone Tree | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Castle Pines | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $42) | CORE Electric Cooperative, Xcel Energy |
| Centennial | 8 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy, CORE Electric Cooperative |
| Cherry Creek | 9 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $94.73) | Xcel Energy |
| Castle Rock | 10 mi | Required | $75 | CORE Electric Cooperative |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Parker water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Parker?
Yes. Parker lists water heaters among installations that need a permit, and 'Water Heater' is its own permit sub-type.
Town of Parker – When permits are required ↗ · Town of Parker – Building permit type & sub-type definitions ↗
How is the fee calculated?
By job value. Parker has a Homeowner Fee Estimator worksheet you can use to estimate it.
Town of Parker – Building permit fees ↗ · Town of Parker – Homeowner corner ↗
How hard is Parker water?
Parker Water & Sanitation District's 2026 report shows average hardness of 108 ppm for 2025, ranging from 34 to 206 ppm.
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