Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LARGO
Largo, FL Water Heater
Replacement
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LARGO AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Largo.
Yes, Largo requires a permit, and same-type water heater replacements are handled over the counter. The 2023 fee table charges $100 for jobs worth $1,001 to $12,000. Duke Energy supplies power, CGS Energy supplies gas, and Pinellas County Utilities supplies water, at about 217 ppm hardness in its 2025 report.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Largo Building Division
- Permit fee
- $50 for work worth up to $1,000; $100 for $1,001–$12,000; plus state surcharges of 1.5% and 1% ($2 minimum each). Schedule updated April 19, 2023.
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor, or an owner acting as their own contractor. The owner must own the property in their own name (not an LLC), not rent, sell or lease it for a year, and do or supervise the work. A signed Homeowner Builder Affidavit is required.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- CGS Energy (Clearwater Gas System)
- Water
- Pinellas County Utilities (retail) · 217 ppm total hardness average (189–244), about 11.1–14.3 gpg, Pinellas County Utilities 2025 report
- Rebate worth checking
- CGS Energy water heater allowances (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1978 (median) · 62% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Largo averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Largo
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 for work worth up to $1,000; $100 for $1,001–$12,000; plus state surcharges of 1.5% and 1% ($2 minimum each). Schedule updated April 19, 2023.. City of Largo Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Largo post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Apex Plumbing, EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com, The Clean Plumbers. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Largo average is shown.
What can change the price in Largo?
A new mechanical, electrical or plumbing install (not a same-type replacement) may need plans or other documents.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Largo?
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 →
McGill Plumbing & Water Treatment, Inc.
Lists Largo 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.
Romo's Plumbing & A/C Inc.
Lists Largo among the areas it serves. Based in Largo.
- 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.
Apex Plumbing
Lists Largo 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.
Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical (Tampa)
Lists Largo among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised quick response to a water heater problem, polite technicians and fast, clean water heater installation.
Worth knowing A Pinellas County customer complained to BBB (2024) that a 2023 water heater install lacked the required permit; after the complaint the company pulled the permit and the customer reported a passed final inspection.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com
Lists Largo 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 Largo 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.
Performance Air Conditioning, Electric & Plumbing
Lists Largo 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.
The Clean Plumbers
Lists Largo among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Promotions: 5% off any water heater (tank, tankless, hybrid and lifetime); $250 off a water quality (filtration or softener) and water heater combo; waived service call fee for water heater estimates. Restrictions apply.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised a leaking water heater fixed within hours of an after-hours call and a technician who tested every faucet after installing a new heater.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant (Nov 2024) said a water heater the company installed failed after about three years and the company pushed a costly replacement; the company said its labor warranty is one year and the manufacturer's six years, and the customer disputed its details.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Largo 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 LARGO
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LARGO
What Largo homes are like.
1978Median year built
57%Built before 1980
62%Owner-occupied
3%Heat with utility gas
36%Single-family homes
About 57% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
94% 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 Largo.
Failed-inspection fee
A failed (red-tagged) inspection costs $75 before re-inspection. Failing again for the same problem doubles the fee, up to $300.
Notice of Commencement
On jobs that need one, Largo requires a recorded Notice of Commencement, filed by the contractor or owner, before the first inspection.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Largo homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Duke Energy is the main electric company in Pinellas, according to the county's economic development office; Tampa Electric serves Oldsmar)
- Gas: CGS Energy (Clearwater Gas System) (Clearwater's city-owned gas utility, serving northern and central Pinellas County; check whether it reaches your address)
Water
Pinellas County Utilities (retail): 217 ppm total hardness average (189–244), about 11.1–14.3 gpg, Pinellas County Utilities 2025 report
Plan Pinellas – Potable Water Supply element (county comprehensive plan, 2012 data) ↗ · Pinellas County Utilities 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Largo homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and CGS Energy (Clearwater Gas System) customers in Largo. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- CGS Energy water heater allowances ↗ActiveIf CGS Energy serves your home and you buy the heater from CGS with approval from its sales department first: $525 to switch a tank to gas, $350 to replace a gas tank, $675 to switch to tankless gas, or $550 to replace a gas tankless.
- 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.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Florida rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Largo.
Permits and who issues them
Largo says replacing mechanical, electrical or plumbing equipment with the same type is usually handled over the counter, with no plan review. Apply on the Largo Civic Access Portal (LCAP), which also has a fee calculator.
City of Largo Building Division ↗ · Largo – Permit Types ↗ · Largo – Permit FAQ ↗ · Largo Permit Fees (PDF, updated 04/19/23) ↗
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 Largo.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardmoor | 4 mi | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| Seminole | 5 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $50) | Duke Energy Florida |
| Clearwater | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $33) | Duke Energy Florida |
| Pinellas Park | 5 mi | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida |
| West Lealman | 7 mi | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| Safety Harbor | 8 mi | Required | — | Duke Energy Florida |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Largo water heater questions.
What does Largo charge for a water heater permit?
It's based on job value: $50 up to $1,000 and $100 for $1,001 to $12,000, plus small state surcharges (schedule updated April 19, 2023).
Can I replace my own water heater in Largo?
Yes, if you own the home in your own name, won't rent or sell it for a year, and sign a Homeowner Builder Affidavit.
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