Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SHERRELWOOD
Sherrelwood, CO Water Heater
Replacement
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SHERRELWOOD AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Sherrelwood.
Sherrelwood is unincorporated Adams County, so a water heater replacement needs a county building permit, priced by job value. It has the oldest homes of the southwest Adams County communities: the Census puts the median home at 1967, and about 71% of households heat with utility gas. So most jobs here are gas tanks going into houses close to 60 years old. Much of the area gets Denver Water through Crestview Water & Sanitation District, which dates to 1949.
Sherrelwood is an unincorporated community in Adams County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Adams County Community & Economic Development, Building Safety (unincorporated Adams County)
- Permit fee
- Priced by job value: $24 for $1–$500 of work, $39 at $1,000, $54 at $1,500 and $69 at $2,000. A re-inspection is $75. This table is from 2017–2018 even though the county still links it, so check the current amount.
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor registered with Adams County (plumbing falls under the Class D specialty), or the homeowner. Homeowners sign an affidavit and a statement of understanding saying they take responsibility for the work.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- Crestview Water & Sanitation District appears to cover the western part (roughly Federal to Pecos) on Adams County's 2016 district map; the area east of Pecos shows no district on that map and its provider was not identified. Crestview receives all its treated water from Denver Water · Denver Water distribution system total hardness averaged about 105 mg/L (about 6.1 gpg), range 55-124 mg/L, 2025 data in Denver Water's 2026 report (system-wide, not district-specific); applies to Crestview customers
- Rebate worth checking
- Xcel Energy heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1967 (median) · 72% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Sherrelwood averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Sherrelwood
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePriced by job value: $24 for $1–$500 of work, $39 at $1,000, $54 at $1,500 and $69 at $2,000. A re-inspection is $75. This table is from 2017–2018 even though the county still links it, so check the current amount.. Adams County Community & Economic Development, Building Safety (unincorporated Adams County) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Sherrelwood post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric, Canyon Plumbing & Heating, Inc.. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Sherrelwood average is shown.
What can change the price in Sherrelwood?
Gas lines need their own Adams County permit. We found no county guidance specific to tankless heaters or moving a water heater.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Sherrelwood?
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 Sherrelwood 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.
SWAN Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric
Lists Sherrelwood among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water-heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said SWAN misjudged a water heater's age and recommended replacing it urgently, and that refunding the $3,600 deposit took multiple calls.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Canyon Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Lists Sherrelwood 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Denver)
Lists Sherrelwood among the areas it serves. Based in Denver, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Sherrelwood 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 SHERRELWOOD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SHERRELWOOD
What Sherrelwood homes are like.
1967Median year built
83%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
71%Heat with utility gas
75%Single-family homes
About 83% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
71% 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 Sherrelwood.
Adams County switched to 2024 codes and a low-carbon energy code on July 1, 2026
For applications received on or after July 1, 2026, unincorporated Adams County uses the 2024 IRC, IPC, IMC and IFGC, and the Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code replaces the 2018 IECC.
Homes from the 1960s
Census estimates for 2020–2024 put the median Sherrelwood home at 1967, and about 74% of homes are single-family detached houses. In homes this old the water heater has usually been replaced several times, so check the gas shutoff, venting and water connections, which may be left from earlier installs.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25035 (via Census Reporter) ↗ · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25024 (via Census Reporter) ↗
Mostly gas heat
The same Census estimates show about 71% of Sherrelwood households heat with utility gas and about 25% with electricity. So gas service is widely available for replacing a gas heater with another gas heater; switching fuels is the bigger job.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25040 (via Census Reporter) ↗
Crestview: Denver Water since 1988
Crestview Water & Sanitation District started in 1949 as Baker Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District, added the Perl Mack neighborhood in the late 1950s, and took its current name in 1972. It once pumped from two deep wells and ran its own treatment plant, but shut them down in 1988. Now all its treated water comes from Denver Water. Crestview says Denver Water handles water-fixture rebates for its customers.
Crestview Water & Sanitation District – About the District ↗ · Crestview Water & Sanitation District – Residential Rebates ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Sherrelwood homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (Xcel Energy serves most of the Denver metro; not checked against an official service map for Sherrelwood)
- Gas: Xcel Energy (Not confirmed by an official source)
Xcel Energy: Colorado communities served (lists the community for gas and electric) ↗
Water
Crestview Water & Sanitation District appears to cover the western part (roughly Federal to Pecos) on Adams County's 2016 district map; the area east of Pecos shows no district on that map and its provider was not identified. Crestview receives all its treated water from Denver Water: Denver Water distribution system total hardness averaged about 105 mg/L (about 6.1 gpg), range 55-124 mg/L, 2025 data in Denver Water's 2026 report (system-wide, not district-specific); applies to Crestview customers
Adams County map: Districts Providing Water and Sanitation Service (dated 1/20/2016) ↗ · US Census TIGERweb Census Designated Places layer ↗ · Crestview Water & Sanitation District: About the District ↗ · Denver Water 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Sherrelwood homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Sherrelwood. 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 Sherrelwood.
Permits and who issues them
Water heater installation or replacement is on Adams County's list of jobs that need a building permit ('water heater installation or replacement'). You apply on the county's online ePermit Center (Accela) and can call Building Safety at 720-523-6800 with questions.
Yes. Contractors have to register with Adams County Building Safety, at no cost, before pulling permits. Plumbing contractors also need a Colorado state contractor or master license on file.
Adams County Community & Economic Development, Building Safety (unincorporated Adams County) ↗ · Adams County: Apply for a Building Permit ↗ · Adams County Building Permit Requirements (lists water heater installation or replacement) ↗ · Adams County Permit Fees & Contractor Registration ↗ · Adams County 2024 Fee Schedule, Planning & CED (building permit fees based on valuation) ↗ · Adams County Homeowner Affidavit and Statement of Understanding ↗
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 Sherrelwood.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welby | 2 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $24) | Xcel Energy |
| Federal Heights | 2 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Berkley | 3 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $24) | Xcel Energy |
| Westminster | 4 mi | Required | $40 | Xcel Energy |
| Northglenn | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Thornton | 7 mi | Required | By job value (from $30) | Xcel Energy, United Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Sherrelwood water heater questions.
How much is an Adams County permit for a water heater?
Adams County prices permits by job value (materials plus labor). Its posted table starts at $24 for $1–$500 of work and rises about $3 for each $100: $39 at $1,000, $54 at $1,500 and $69 at $2,000. A re-inspection is $75. Plan review (65% of the permit fee) applies only when you have to submit documents.
Adams County – Building | Plumbing | Mechanical | Electrical Permit Fee Schedule (valuation table; PDF metadata 2017–2018, linked from the county's current submittal checklists page) ↗ · Adams County – Apply for a Building Permit ↗
Where does Sherrelwood's water come from?
In the Crestview part of Sherrelwood, it's Denver Water's treated water, delivered by Crestview since 1988. The county's 2016 map didn't match the area east of Pecos to any district.
Crestview W&SD – About the District ↗ · Adams County map: Districts Providing Water and Sanitation Service (2016) ↗
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