Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WILSONVILLE
Wilsonville, OR Water Heater
Replacement
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WILSONVILLE AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Wilsonville.
You need a plumbing permit to replace a water heater in Wilsonville, plus a mechanical permit if the heater is vented. The posted fees ($25 per heater, $50 minimum) are among the lowest in the metro. Clackamas County handles electrical permits. Water is treated Willamette River water from the city's own plant.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Wilsonville Building Division (plumbing and mechanical); Clackamas County (electrical)
- Permit fee
- Plumbing permit fees effective 7-1-2025 (the newest posted): water heater $25.00 with a $50.00 minimum, plus a 12% state surcharge (about $56). A vented gas heater may add a mechanical permit ('Vent for Appliance other than Furnace' $22.60; $50 minimum).
- Who gets the permit
- The Wilsonville pages we checked don't say. State rules allow a homeowner to plumb their own house; otherwise the work takes a licensed plumbing contractor.
- Electric utility
- Portland General Electric
- Gas utility
- NW Natural
- Water
- City of Wilsonville (Willamette River Water Treatment Plant)
- Rebate worth checking
- Energy Trust heat pump water heater incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1998 (median) · 49% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Wilsonville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Wilsonville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing permit fees effective 7-1-2025 (the newest posted): water heater $25.00 with a $50.00 minimum, plus a 12% state surcharge (about $56). A vented gas heater may add a mechanical permit ('Vent for Appliance other than Furnace' $22.60; $50 minimum).. City of Wilsonville Building Division (plumbing and mechanical); Clackamas County (electrical) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Wilsonville post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of West Portland. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Wilsonville average is shown.
What can change the price in Wilsonville?
A mechanical permit is needed for vented appliances and for gas piping between the meter and an appliance. Clackamas County issues electrical permits inside Wilsonville city limits (503-742-4240).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Wilsonville?
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 Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of West Portland
Lists Wilsonville among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$200 Off Water Heater Installation' (valid toward qualifying water heater installation; expires 01/31/2027). No base installed prices published.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Sky Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Wilsonville among the areas it serves. Based in Tualatin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Wilsonville 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 WILSONVILLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN WILSONVILLE
What Wilsonville homes are like.
1998Median year built
16%Built before 1980
49%Owner-occupied
45%Heat with utility gas
51%Single-family homes
About 25% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
Only 49% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters should ask the landlord or property manager; replacing the heater is usually the owner’s decision.
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 Wilsonville.
Low minimum fee
Wilsonville's plumbing minimum is $50, well below the $130–$236 minimums in Gresham, Beaverton and unincorporated Washington County.
Electrical permits come from Clackamas County
If your replacement needs new wiring or a new circuit (for a heat pump water heater, for example), get the electrical permit from Clackamas County, not the city.
Willamette River water
Wilsonville treats Willamette River water at its own plant. Its 2026 report gives no hardness number. TVWD, which is building a Willamette supply at Wilsonville, calls Willamette water soft.
Wilsonville 2026 Water Quality Report ↗ · TVWD – FAQ on Willamette water hardness ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Wilsonville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Portland General Electric
- Gas: NW Natural
Oregon Department of Energy – Oregon electric utility service areas (ArcGIS layer) ↗ · NW Natural – About NW Natural ↗
Water
City of Wilsonville (Willamette River Water Treatment Plant)
City of Wilsonville – 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data, PDF) ↗ · TVWD – FAQ on Willamette water hardness ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Wilsonville homes.
For Portland General Electric and NW Natural customers in Wilsonville. 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 Wilsonville.
Permits and who issues them
Wilsonville's building FAQ says replacing a water heater needs a plumbing permit, and appliances that must be vented, like gas water heaters, need a mechanical permit. Apply on the city's online permit portal or at City Hall (29799 SW Town Center Loop E; 503-682-4960).
City of Wilsonville Building Division (plumbing and mechanical); Clackamas County (electrical) ↗ · City of Wilsonville – FAQs, Building ↗ · City of Wilsonville – Fee Schedules ↗ · Wilsonville Plumbing Permit Fees, effective 7-1-2025 (PDF) ↗ · Wilsonville Mechanical Permit Fees, effective 7-1-2025 (PDF) ↗
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 Wilsonville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tualatin | 5 mi | Required | $27.55 | Portland General Electric |
| Sherwood | 5 mi | Required | $20.74 | Portland General Electric |
| Canby | 5 mi | Required | $31.75 | Canby Utility |
| West Linn | 7 mi | Required | $34 | Portland General Electric |
| Tigard | 8 mi | Required | $37.52 | Portland General Electric |
| Lake Oswego | 8 mi | Required | $24, | Portland General Electric |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Wilsonville water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Wilsonville?
Yes. The city requires a plumbing permit to replace a water heater, and a mechanical permit for vented appliances like gas water heaters.
How much is it?
The plumbing fee schedule effective July 1, 2025 lists $25 per water heater with a $50 minimum, plus a 12% state surcharge.
Who issues electrical permits for a new water heater circuit?
Clackamas County issues electrical permits inside Wilsonville city limits (503-742-4240).
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