Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN GULFPORT
Gulfport Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Gulfport.
Gulfport issues its own permits. A plumbing permit is $109 plus $13 for every $1,000 of value over the first $1,000, and gas work costs at least $219. Owners can do their own plumbing on the home they live in after signing a city affidavit. Duke Energy supplies power, and the city runs its own water system.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Gulfport Building Department (Community Development)
- Permit fee
- Plumbing: $109 base fee plus $13.00 for every $1,000 of value over the first $1,000 (Resolution 2024-45, effective Oct 1, 2024).
- Who gets the permit
- The fee resolution says an owner can install or repair plumbing (and gas, electrical or mechanical work) in their own home, as the Florida Building Code allows, after signing a building department affidavit.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas
- Water
- City of Gulfport Utilities. Ask the city where its water comes from; we couldn't confirm the source.
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1963 (median) · 74% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Gulfport averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Gulfport
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing: $109 base fee plus $13.00 for every $1,000 of value over the first $1,000 (Resolution 2024-45, effective Oct 1, 2024).. City of Gulfport Building Department (Community Development) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Gulfport post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Apex Plumbing, EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Gulfport average is shown.
What can change the price in Gulfport?
Gas permits cost at least $219, which covers all gas work and up to two appliances, plus $95 for each extra appliance. Home electrical is $127 plus $13 for every $1,000 over $1,000. A permit taken out after the work is done costs double the normal fee the first time.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Gulfport?
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 →
Apex Plumbing
Lists Gulfport among the areas it serves. Based in Clearwater.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Tankless Water Heater Special: "Endless Hot Water As Low As $33/Month" (financing-style offer, terms apply, expires September 30, 2026). No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick response (one crew arrived within an hour), fair quotes compared with other companies, same-day replacement and clean, efficient work.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer (Jun 2022) said a 40-gallon water heater install quoted at $1700 became $2100; the owner replied he could not find the customer's name in his records and invited contact, and another reviewer (2025) said there were issues with an install that a manager then made right.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com
Lists Gulfport among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: $100 OFF Water Heater (residential service; cannot be combined; limited-time). No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick arrival (one within 45 minutes), accommodating evening appointments, tidy technicians and no-pressure water heater replacements.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged a 2015 technician pushed a $1400 water heater replacement then charged $150 for a temporary pipe boot, a 2019 visit charged about $160 without fixing a no-hot-water issue and a manager didn't call back, and a 2026 reviewer said pricing was only given once the tech was in the home; no company replies to these were visible.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
IERNA'S Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Gulfport among the areas it serves. Based in Lutz.
- 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 Yelp reviewer (Aug 2025) alleged a water heater installed for a family member had an undrained, improperly routed pressure relief line and that a promised manager callback did not come; an earlier manager reply on the same review promised outreach.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
McGill Plumbing & Water Treatment, Inc.
Lists Gulfport among the areas it serves. Based in Largo.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Angi reviewers praised same-day or next-day water heater replacements, fair prices compared with other quotes, tidy crews and a plumber who found a leaking pipe rather than replacing the tank.
Worth knowing An Angi reviewer (Dec 2022) said a five-year-old water heater McGill installed had to be replaced and they were charged $145 an hour to install the warranty unit; another (Aug 2017) said a gas on-demand heater needed several return visits.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Performance Air Conditioning, Electric & Plumbing
Lists Gulfport among the areas it serves. Based in Clearwater.
- 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 reviewer (May 2025) said that after a late arrival and a $240 diagnostic deposit on an $870 quote to install a customer-supplied hot water heater, the company did not return calls to schedule the job; the company apologized and said it had escalated the matter.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Gulfport 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. DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING GULFPORT
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN GULFPORT
What Gulfport homes are like.
1963Median year built
80%Built before 1980
74%Owner-occupied
13%Heat with utility gas
64%Single-family homes
About 80% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
84% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
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 Gulfport.
Gas water heater permits cost more
Gulfport's gas permit starts at $219 (all gas work and up to two appliances), while plumbing starts at $109. So permitting a new or replacement gas heater can cost more than an electric swap.
City of Gulfport: Community Development Fees (Resolution No. 2024-45, effective Oct 1, 2024) ↗
After-the-fact penalty
Work done without a permit costs double the normal fee the first time, triple the second time and five times the fee after that.
City of Gulfport: Community Development Fees (Resolution No. 2024-45, effective Oct 1, 2024) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Gulfport homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Duke's Florida territory includes Pinellas County; not checked by address)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (Check your address with the ZIP code tool)
Duke Energy Florida service territory map ↗ · Peoples Gas: St. Petersburg appliance & sales providers ↗ · Peoples Gas ZIP Code Check ↗
Water
City of Gulfport Utilities. Ask the city where its water comes from; we couldn't confirm the source.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Gulfport homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and Peoples Gas customers in Gulfport. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) ↗Active$500 for a 50-gallon or $800 for an 80-gallon ENERGY STAR heat pump (hybrid) water heater with a UEF of at least 3.3.
- Peoples Gas residential water heating rebates ↗ActiveNatural gas tank water heater: $350 gas-to-gas or $550 electric-to-gas ($400 / $650 for ENERGY STAR tanks).
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Florida rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Gulfport.
Permits and who issues them
Gulfport issues its own plumbing permits under a fee resolution effective Oct. 1, 2024. We couldn't confirm online what the city asks you to submit for a water heater job, so call the building department first.
City of Gulfport Building Department (Community Development) ↗ · City of Gulfport: Community Development Fees (Resolution No. 2024-45, effective Oct 1, 2024) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Florida licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Gulfport.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 4 mi | Required | $65 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Lealman | 5 mi | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| West Lealman | 5 mi | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| Pinellas Park | 8 mi | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Bardmoor | 8 mi | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| Seminole | 8 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $50) | Duke Energy Florida |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Gulfport water heater questions.
What does a plumbing permit cost in Gulfport?
$109 plus $13 for every $1,000 of value over the first $1,000, under Resolution 2024-45, effective Oct. 1, 2024.
City of Gulfport: Community Development Fees (Resolution No. 2024-45, effective Oct 1, 2024) ↗
Can I install my own water heater in Gulfport?
Yes. The fee resolution says an owner can install or repair plumbing in their own home, as the Florida Building Code allows, after signing the building department's affidavit.
City of Gulfport: Community Development Fees (Resolution No. 2024-45, effective Oct 1, 2024) ↗
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