Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Las Vegas.
Yes, the City of Las Vegas requires a permit to replace any water heater. A stand-alone permit is $77 ($55 issuance plus $22) under a fee table from July 2021. Homeowners can get it themselves only for the house they live in. LVVWD water averages 16 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Las Vegas Building & Safety
- Permit fee
- $77 for a stand-alone water heater permit: $55 MPE permit issuance plus a $22 water heater fee (fee table effective July 1, 2021).
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor, or the homeowner if it's their main home. Rentals and second homes need a contractor.
- Electric utility
- NV Energy
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) · 280 ppm (16 gpg) average, LVVWD 2026 Water Quality Summary
- Rebate worth checking
- Nevada Whole Home Tankless Natural Gas Water Heater Rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1994 (median) · 57% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 13 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 Las Vegas averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Las Vegas
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$77 for a stand-alone water heater permit: $55 MPE permit issuance plus a $22 water heater fee (fee table effective July 1, 2021).. City of Las Vegas Building & Safety fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Las Vegas post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Las Vegas, Water Wise Plumbing, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Las Vegas, Hips Plumbing LLC, Sentinel Plumbing LLC, Sunrise Service Cooling, Heating, & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Las Vegas average is shown.
What can change the price in Las Vegas?
Tankless installs need plans. The city's Tankless Water Heater Guideline asks for a site or floor plan and a gas line plan showing pipe length, total demand and pipe size (measured from the meter if the line doesn't start there). Gas piping and solar water heaters have separate fees.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Las Vegas?
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 →
Lee's Air, Plumbing & Heating
Lists Las Vegas among the areas it serves. Based in Las Vegas office: 6185 S Valley View Blvd, Suite R, Las Vegas, NV 89118 (company also lists locations in CA, AZ, TX and OK).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised an on-time technician who fixed a water heater and a thorough water tank service with clear advice.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer called a $16,000 quote to change a $2,600 water heater a scam; no company response was visible.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Las Vegas
Lists Las Vegas among the areas it serves. Based in Las Vegas (locally owned and independently operated Mr. Rooter franchise, a Neighborly brand).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$250 Off' water heater installation; limited-time offer marked as expiring 09/30/2026
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Las Vegas)
Lists Las Vegas among the areas it serves. Based in Las Vegas location: 2901 S Highland Dr, Bldg 12C, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (national Roto-Rooter brand).
- 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.
Water Wise Plumbing
Lists Las Vegas among the areas it serves. Based in Las Vegas, NV 89148.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Promo: mention 'WISEONE' when booking for 10% off any work; free estimates for all plumbing projects
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
702 PlumbAIR
Lists Las Vegas among the areas it serves. Based in 137 N Gibson Rd, Henderson, NV 89014.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick same-day water heater replacements, clear explanations of options, and a water heater flush done during another service call.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer said a technician quoted $1,200 for a water heater valve and $1,800 for a house valve without running diagnostics, and later said the owner called to apologize; another said a plan water heater maintenance visit led to a $2,600 estimate they considered unnecessary.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Las Vegas
Lists Las Vegas among the areas it serves. Based in 7705 Commercial Way, Suite 115, Henderson, NV 89011 (Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$250 Off Tankless' (valid at participating locations; restrictions apply)
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a professional, well-explained water heater installation.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer said a $2,500 water heater replacement quote was about double another company's (the business replied that pricing varies by equipment, code and warranty); another said a technician damaged the water heater, charged nearly $300 without a fix and no supervisor called back about a refund.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Butter Plumbing
Lists Las Vegas among the areas it serves. Based in 4130 Arctic Spring Ave, Suite A, Las Vegas, NV 89115 (also located in Cedar City, UT).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised on-time, professional water heater maintenance and a same-afternoon replacement after a home-warranty delay.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said their elderly mother paid $3,285.90 for a water heater after an unclear verbal presentation; Butter said it refunded $1,285.90 and ended the business relationship.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Desert Water Heaters
Lists Las Vegas among the areas it serves. Based in 8365 Eastgate Rd., Henderson, NV 89015.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised fast response, clear explanations and professional installers for water heater repairs and replacements.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer said a water heater sensor replacement was overpriced, another alleged a warranty misstatement and labor charge on a tank swap (the company said the technician mistakenly said the tank was covered), and a BBB complainant said a $400 tankless descaling visit did not fix the unit; the company said it would refund the customer in full.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Hips Plumbing LLC
Lists Las Vegas among the areas it serves. Based in 923 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: '$100 OFF a NEW Hips Plumbing provided Standard 40/50 Gas or Electric Bradford White Water Heater Installation'; '$250 OFF a NEW Hips Plumbing provided Standard Tankless Water Heater Installation'; 5% military and 5% senior (65+) discounts
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised fair water heater replacement pricing compared with other quotes, fast response and professional technicians.
Worth knowing A BBB reviewer called $2,000 for a 40-gallon water heater install overpriced (the company replied describing its free assessment and estimate); a Yelp reviewer said they were charged a $195 diagnostic and offered a $4,535 tankless replacement instead of an igniter repair.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Sentinel Plumbing LLC
Lists Las Vegas among the areas it serves. Based in North Las Vegas, NV (service-area business; no street address published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: 'A standard 40-gallon tank water heater replacement typically starts around $1,600–$1,750' when the existing setup is code-compliant; code corrections, venting, gas/water line changes, drain pans, expansion tanks and permits priced separately. Sentinel Shield membership $99/year includes an annual tank flush.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Republished Google reviewers praised phone estimates, next-day and same-day installs, and technicians who explained water heater maintenance.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Also listing Las Vegas: Sunrise Service Cooling, Heating, & Plumbing, YES! Air Conditioning & Plumbing (Las Vegas), Nevada Plumbing Authority.
Order: companies based in Las Vegas 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. Nevada State Contractors Board license search ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING LAS VEGAS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LAS VEGAS
What Las Vegas homes are like.
1994Median year built
23%Built before 1980
57%Owner-occupied
58%Heat with utility gas
68%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1994. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
58% 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 Las Vegas.
City install checklist
The city's guideline (based on the 2018 UPC) calls for: two earthquake straps, one in the upper third and one in the lower third; a T&P relief pipe that points down and ends 6 to 24 inches above the ground; protection from cars for gas heaters in garages; a drain pan where a leak could cause damage; a sediment trap; a gas shutoff within 6 feet that you can reach; water-pipe bonding kept in place; and an expansion tank if there's a check valve or backflow preventer.
City of Las Vegas Residential Water Heater Installation Guideline ↗
Fee table age
The city's posted Building & Safety fee table is dated July 1, 2021. The 2024 fee notice only changed sewer connection fees and the residential construction tax, so the water heater fee ($22 plus $55 issuance) stayed the same.
City of Las Vegas Building & Safety Fee Tables, Table 3-D MPE fees (effective July 1, 2021) ↗ · City of Las Vegas Industry Notice: 2024 Fee Increases ↗
Amnesty for past unpermitted work
Las Vegas runs a year-round amnesty program. Homeowners can report work done without a permit or not up to code and pay no penalties on plan review and permit fees.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Las Vegas homes.
Energy
- Electric: NV Energy
- Gas: Southwest Gas (Southern Nevada Division)
NV Energy service area map ↗ · Southwest Gas Nevada gas tariff (service area descriptions) ↗
Water
Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD): 280 ppm (16 gpg) average, LVVWD 2026 Water Quality Summary
About the Las Vegas Valley Water District ↗ · Las Vegas Valley Water District 2026 Water Quality Summary ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Las Vegas homes.
For NV Energy and Southwest Gas customers in Las Vegas. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Nevada Whole Home Tankless Natural Gas Water Heater Rebate ↗Active$175 for an ENERGY STAR whole-home natural gas tankless water heater with UEF above 0.90.
- Nevada Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) ↗Not launchedNevada is eligible for about $48.2M (HOMES) and $47.9M (HEAR) in IRA funds.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Nevada rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Las Vegas.
Permits and who issues them
The city's Residential Water Heater Installation Guideline says you need a permit from Building & Safety before you install, move, remove or replace any water heater. A final inspection is required. The permit holder requests it at least one day ahead by phone or online.
Contractors need an active Nevada contractor license. Clark County notes that Southern Nevada contractors also carry a shared regional business license, which the City of Las Vegas issues.
City of Las Vegas Building & Safety ↗ · City of Las Vegas Residential Water Heater Installation Guideline ↗ · City of Las Vegas Building & Safety Fee Tables, Table 3-D MPE fees (effective July 1, 2021) ↗ · City of Las Vegas Tankless Water Heater Guideline ↗ · City of Las Vegas Building & Offsite Permits ↗ · Clark County Building & Fire Prevention: Licensing / Payment Requirements ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Nevada State Contractors Board license search ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Nevada licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Las Vegas.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas | 10 mi | Required | $80 | NV Energy |
| Paradise | 12 mi | Required (county) | $56.57 | NV Energy |
| Henderson | 20 mi | Required | $81 | NV Energy |
| Boulder City | 33 mi | Required | $50 | City of Boulder City (municipal electric utility) |
| Mesquite | 75 mi | Required | By job value (from $40) | Overton Power District No. 5 |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Las Vegas water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Las Vegas?
Yes. The city requires a permit to install, move, remove or replace any water heater, and a final inspection after.
City of Las Vegas Residential Water Heater Installation Guideline ↗
Can I get the permit myself?
Yes, if you own the home and it's where you live. Rentals and second homes need a contractor.
City of Las Vegas Residential Water Heater Installation Guideline ↗
How much is the permit?
$77 total: $55 MPE permit issuance plus $22 for the water heater, from the fee table effective July 1, 2021.
City of Las Vegas Building & Safety Fee Tables, Table 3-D MPE fees (effective July 1, 2021) ↗
What is different about going tankless?
Going tankless means submitting plans. The city's guideline asks for a gas line layout showing pipe length, total demand and pipe sizes.
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