Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN NEWBERG
Newberg Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Newberg.
Newberg's Building Division issues plumbing permits for water heaters. One fixture falls under the $111.14 minimum, plus the 12% state surcharge and a 5% city technology fee. Yamhill County handles electrical permits. City well water is medium-hard, 84 mg/L in the 2025 report.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Newberg Community Development – Building Division (plumbing and mechanical); Yamhill County (electrical)
- Permit fee
- Newberg's permit fee page (marked 'under construction', no effective date): 1 & 2 family alteration $26.11 per fixture, with a $111.14 minimum, plus a 12% state surcharge and a 5% city technology fee (about $130 for one water heater). 'Alternative Water Heating' is listed at $111.14.
- Who gets the permit
- The Newberg pages we checked don't say. Oregon lets owners do plumbing on their own home; everyone else has to be a licensed plumbing contractor.
- Electric utility
- Portland General Electric
- Gas utility
- NW Natural
- Water
- City of Newberg (wells in a sand and rock aquifer south of the Willamette River) · Medium-hard: 84 mg/L (about 4.9 grains per gallon), from the 2025 Annual Water Quality Report.
- Rebate worth checking
- Energy Trust heat pump water heater incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1991 (median) · 59% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Newberg averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Newberg
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeNewberg's permit fee page (marked 'under construction', no effective date): 1 & 2 family alteration $26.11 per fixture, with a $111.14 minimum, plus a 12% state surcharge and a 5% city technology fee (about $130 for one water heater). 'Alternative Water Heating' is listed at $111.14.. City of Newberg Community Development – Building Division (plumbing and mechanical); Yamhill County (electrical) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Newberg post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Newberg average is shown.
What can change the price in Newberg?
Electrical work, like a new circuit, is permitted through Yamhill County. We didn't check the home mechanical fee list for a separate gas water heater item.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Newberg?
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 →
Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists Newberg among the areas it serves. Based in Portland.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: 'Water Heater Installation – $250 Off' and 'Full Water Heater Inspection' $89 (reg. $149); both expire September 30, 2026; cannot be combined. No base installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised a fast, polite replacement crew and a tankless service technician who explained the work and documented it with photos and video.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
M T Dunn Plumbing
Lists Newberg among the areas it serves. Based in Hillsboro.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a water heater installation done quickly, professionally and cleanly.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Portland)
Lists Newberg among the areas it serves. Based in Portland.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick, friendly water heater replacement and troubleshooting, including a small extra fix done free.
Worth knowing No Portland-specific water heater complaints were found in the sources checked; national BBB complaints about Roto-Rooter water heater work could not be tied to this location.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Newberg 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. Oregon CCB license search ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN NEWBERG
What Newberg homes are like.
1991Median year built
36%Built before 1980
59%Owner-occupied
37%Heat with utility gas
66%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1991. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
59% 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 Newberg.
Harder water than central Portland
Newberg's well water is medium-hard at 84 mg/L, well above the Bull Run and Joint Water Commission water much of the metro gets. Flushing the tank and checking the anode matter more here.
A 5% technology fee on top
Newberg adds a 5% technology fee to building permits, on top of the 12% state surcharge.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Newberg homes.
Energy
- Electric: Portland General Electric
- Gas: NW Natural
Oregon Department of Energy – Oregon electric utility service areas (ArcGIS layer) ↗ · NW Natural – Community Affairs Managers (Newberg listed) ↗
Water
City of Newberg (wells in a sand and rock aquifer south of the Willamette River): Medium-hard: 84 mg/L (about 4.9 grains per gallon), from the 2025 Annual Water Quality Report.
City of Newberg – Water Quality Report page ↗ · City of Newberg – 2025 Annual Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Newberg homes.
For Portland General Electric and NW Natural customers in Newberg. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Energy Trust heat pump water heater incentive ↗Active$1,200 for a Tier 3 or higher heat pump water heater installed by a licensed contractor in an existing home, applied as an instant discount through the distributor.
- Energy Trust gas tankless water heater incentive ↗Active$400 for an ENERGY STAR gas tankless water heater that replaces an existing gas storage tank water heater.
- Oregon Home Energy Rebates (IRA HEAR and HOMES) ↗Not launchedOregon received over $113 million for the two federal rebate programs, but ODOE says no rebates are currently available and there is no application opening date.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Oregon rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Newberg.
Permits and who issues them
Newberg's Building Division issues plumbing permits, charged per fixture with a minimum fee. The state's small-repair exemption doesn't cover water heater replacement, so you need a plumbing permit. The city's fee page lists electrical permits as a Yamhill County (third-party) fee.
City of Newberg Community Development – Building Division (plumbing and mechanical); Yamhill County (electrical) ↗ · City of Newberg – Permit Fees ↗ · OAR 918-780-0035 – Minor repairs exemption excludes water heaters ↗ · OAR 918-695-0020 – Owner's own residence exemption ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Oregon CCB license search ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Oregon licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Newberg.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood | 7 mi | Required | $20.74 | Portland General Electric |
| Wilsonville | 9 mi | Required | $25 | Portland General Electric |
| Tualatin | 10 mi | Required | $27.55 | Portland General Electric |
| Tigard | 12 mi | Required | $37.52 | Portland General Electric |
| McMinnville | 13 mi | Required | $66 | McMinnville Water & Light |
| Aloha | 13 mi | Required (county) | $37 | Portland General Electric |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Newberg water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Newberg?
The city's fee page lists $26.11 per fixture with a $111.14 minimum, plus a 12% state surcharge and a 5% technology fee. The page has no effective date, so check with the Building Division.
Is Newberg's water hard?
Medium-hard: the 2025 report measures 84 mg/L (about 4.9 grains per gallon).
Who issues electrical permits in Newberg?
Yamhill County. The city lists county electrical permits as a third-party fee.
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