Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN TIGARD
Tigard Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Tigard.
Tigard issues its own plumbing permits. One water heater costs about $81: the $72.50 minimum plus Oregon's 12% state surcharge. PGE and NW Natural serve the city. City water from the Clackamas River is very soft, though some homes get harder well water in summer.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Tigard Building Division
- Permit fee
- Tigard plumbing permit application: water heater $37.52, minimum permit fee $72.50, plus a 12% state surcharge, so one water heater costs about $81.20. On the mechanical application, a water heater is $23.32 with a $90.00 minimum. The form has no date, and the posted file is from 2021.
- Who gets the permit
- The state Building Codes Division assigns the permit to whoever does the work, homeowner or contractor. Companies need a Construction Contractors Board license and the right state plumbing contractor license; licensed contractors can use state plumbing minor labels ($140 for 10) on water heater replacements.
- Electric utility
- Portland General Electric
- Gas utility
- NW Natural
- Water
- City of Tigard Water (serves about two-thirds of Tigard plus Durham, King City and the Tigard Water District; Clackamas River water from the Lake Oswego–Tigard plant, plus ASR and groundwater wells). The rest of Tigard is served by another provider. · Very soft most of the year: 3–8 ppm (about ¼–½ grain per gallon). In summer and emergencies some customers get a mix with well water of about 60 ppm, which the city calls moderately hard. From the 2025 Water Quality Report (Summer 2026 edition).
- Rebate worth checking
- Energy Trust heat pump water heater incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1988 (median) · 62% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 14 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 Tigard averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Tigard
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeTigard plumbing permit application: water heater $37.52, minimum permit fee $72.50, plus a 12% state surcharge, so one water heater costs about $81.20. On the mechanical application, a water heater is $23.32 with a $90.00 minimum. The form has no date, and the posted file is from 2021.. City of Tigard Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Tigard post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of West Portland, Rossco Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Tigard average is shown.
What can change the price in Tigard?
The mechanical application lists gas piping ($14.15 for the first four outlets, $4.03 for each after that) and a water heater flue vent ($23.32), so gas line or vent changes add mechanical items.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Tigard?
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 →
Central Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Tigard among the areas it serves. Based in Portland.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised quick scheduling, clear explanations and a final water heater replacement cost that matched the quote.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists Tigard 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.
D&F Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Lists Tigard among the areas it serves. Based in Portland.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised same-day water heater replacements, clear explanations of options, and help diagnosing tankless parts under warranty.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer said a technician left residue from water heater work across the basement floor without telling them and repeated cleanup requests went unanswered (the company apologized and said it would take the feedback into account).
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Fast Water Heater Co. (Oregon)
Lists Tigard among the areas it serves. Based in Troutdale (Oregon office; company HQ Woodinville, WA).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Oregon reviewers praised same-day installs after a failure, punctual and kind installers, and prices and warranties they found reasonable.
Worth knowing A Portland reviewer said a $1,749 basic install rose to $3,000 with code items including a $500 leak detector the county said was not required, and another said the company wrongly claimed rebate eligibility, costing a $1,200 rebate.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
M T Dunn Plumbing
Lists Tigard 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.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick response, next-day water heater replacement, tidy work and technicians who explained the controls.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Portland)
Lists Tigard 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.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Republished reviews praised quick scheduling, clear explanations of options, clean installs and competitive prices.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the accounts come from a company-curated reviews page.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Portland
Lists Tigard among the areas it serves. Based in Portland.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Also listing Tigard: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of West Portland, Rossco Plumbing, Sky Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical, Sun Glow Inc..
Order: companies based in Tigard 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 ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING TIGARD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN TIGARD
What Tigard homes are like.
1988Median year built
35%Built before 1980
62%Owner-occupied
54%Heat with utility gas
66%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1988. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Tigard.
Today's code applies to the new heater
A statewide code interpretation says replacing a water heater in an existing home means meeting current code for earthquake straps, garage elevation, the relief valve's drain line, thermal expansion and combustion air. Pipe sizing, a drip pan and existing water pressure over 80 psi can stay as they are.
Hardness can change in summer
Tigard's Clackamas River water is very soft (3–8 ppm), but in summer some customers get a groundwater mix of about 60 ppm. That can matter when choosing between a tank and tankless, or deciding on scale protection.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Tigard homes.
Energy
- Electric: Portland General Electric (Electric company for Washington County)
- Gas: NW Natural (Washington County gas company)
Oregon Dept. of Energy – Washington County energy profile (2018) ↗
Water
City of Tigard Water (serves about two-thirds of Tigard plus Durham, King City and the Tigard Water District; Clackamas River water from the Lake Oswego–Tigard plant, plus ASR and groundwater wells). The rest of Tigard is served by another provider.: Very soft most of the year: 3–8 ppm (about ¼–½ grain per gallon). In summer and emergencies some customers get a mix with well water of about 60 ppm, which the city calls moderately hard. From the 2025 Water Quality Report (Summer 2026 edition).
City of Tigard – 2025 Water Quality Report (Summer 2026 edition) ↗ · City of Tigard – Water quality information ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Tigard homes.
For Portland General Electric and NW Natural customers in Tigard. 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 Tigard.
Permits and who issues them
Tigard issues its own plumbing and mechanical permits, and its plumbing application lists a water heater as a fee item. Oregon's Building Codes Division says replacing a water heater needs a plumbing permit. Apply, pay and get business licenses on Tigard's online Community Development Hub.
City of Tigard Building Division ↗ · City of Tigard – Plumbing Permit Application (fee sheet) ↗ · City of Tigard – Mechanical Permit Application (fee sheet) ↗ · City of Tigard – Community Development Hub ↗ · Oregon BCD – About Oregon residential building permits ↗ · Oregon BCD – Plumbing minor labels ↗
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 Tigard.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tualatin | 3 mi | Required | $27.55 | Portland General Electric |
| Beaverton | 4 mi | Required | $27.83 | Portland General Electric |
| Lake Oswego | 4 mi | Required | $24, | Portland General Electric |
| Sherwood | 5 mi | Required | $20.74 | Portland General Electric |
| Aloha | 6 mi | Required (county) | $37 | Portland General Electric |
| Oak Grove | 7 mi | Required (county) | $31.75 | Portland General Electric |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Tigard water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Tigard?
The city's plumbing application lists $37.52 for a water heater with a $72.50 minimum, plus a 12% state surcharge: about $81.20 for one water heater.
Is Tigard water hard?
Usually not. City water is 3–8 ppm most of the year, but some customers get a groundwater mix near 60 ppm in summer or emergencies.
Can I replace my own water heater?
Oregon's Building Codes Division says whoever does the work, homeowner or contractor, is responsible for getting the permit.
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