Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ALVIN
Alvin Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Alvin.
In Alvin, a water heater permit costs $100 for the residential plumbing permit plus $7 per water heater, according to the city's permit form. If you pull your own permit, you must first show proof of a homestead exemption. Much of Alvin gets power through TNMP, and the city runs its own water system.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Alvin Engineering Department, Permits and Inspections
- Permit fee
- $100 residential plumbing permit plus $7 per water heater (from the city's plumbing permit form, which has no date).
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors or homeowners can sign up in MyGov. Homeowners doing their own repair or remodel must show proof of a homestead exemption before buying permits. Contractors send in their state licenses, driver's license and liability insurance that names the city.
- Electric utility
- Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Alvin
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1985 (median) · 61% 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 Alvin averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Alvin
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$100 residential plumbing permit plus $7 per water heater (from the city's plumbing permit form, which has no date).. City of Alvin Engineering Department, Permits and Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Alvin post water heater prices or specials on their websites: ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of League City, Heaton Plumbing, John Moore Services, Mission Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Alvin average is shown.
What can change the price in Alvin?
The plumbing form also lists changing or repairing gas piping and gas tests at $20, and a $50 plumbing repair fee. Electrical and mechanical work need their own permits. Alvin uses the 2024 ICC codes and the 2023 NEC.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Alvin?
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 →
ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston
Lists Alvin among the areas it serves. Based in Houston.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: 'Save Up to $300 on a New Water Heater' — purchase and installation of qualifying water heater required; residential only; 'Offer expires 09/30/2026.'
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised a next-morning replacement and an installation crew that kept the customer informed and cleaned up.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged an improper tankless vent and incomplete install (2025) and a reused drain line that leaked three years later, with a $2,500 charge to install a warranty unit (2026); ARS replied citing premium pricing and offered its quality team.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of League City
Lists Alvin among the areas it serves. Based in League City.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$250 Off Water Heaters' — 'Offers only valid at this location'; limit one per household; no expiration shown.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised a skilled attic replacement of a 50-gallon heater and careful work on a tankless installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Brick Plumbing
Lists Alvin among the areas it serves. Based in Pearland.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A testimonial praised a professional plumber who explained the work, with prices the reviewer found reasonable.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day service, upfront repair and replacement prices, prompt emergency response, and a tankless conversion.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Heaton Plumbing
Lists Alvin among the areas it serves. Based in La Porte.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Downloadable coupon images: $100.00 off tank-type water heater installation and $200.00 off tankless water heater installation (no expiration date visible).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick installation, on-time staff, clean work, and a crew that explained and corrected a previous improper install.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
John Moore Services
Lists Alvin among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: 'Save $40 on a water heater replacement' (traditional), 'Save $100 on a tankless water heater system', '$99 Traditional Water Heater Flush' — limit one per household, expire 12/31/2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised clear upfront pricing for tankless service, same-day work after explaining what the water heaters needed, and prompt warranty service.
Worth knowing A 2026 BBB reviewer said an $18,000 tankless replacement quote was avoided with a $125 pump from another plumber.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mission Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Lists Alvin among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupons: '$100 Off Water Heater Replacement' and '$89 Off Water Heater Flush' (expire 09/30/2026); tankless promo 'Endless Hot Water Starting at $124/mo'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised several options and price points without pressure, fast installation with haul-away, and professional installers.
Worth knowing A 2026 Yelp reviewer said a scheduled water heater flush was postponed twice due to plumber availability.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties
Lists Alvin among the areas it serves. Based in League City.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$200 Off Water Heater Installation' — expires 01/31/2027; valid only at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston; also 10% off for seniors and military (up to $100).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised professional installers who answered questions, and one said charges not covered by the home warranty were explained upfront.
Worth knowing A 2025 Yelp reviewer said a tankless flush was quoted at $325 only on arrival and a hose leaked afterward.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Houston)
Lists Alvin among the areas it serves. Based in Houston.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a same-day replacement completed within four hours of the call and a repair that avoided a replacement.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said a near-$5,000 replacement was recommended when a second plumber relit the pilot for $100, and that a $250 part was quoted for a six-month-old heater; the company's manager asked both to send service details because the records could not be found.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Order: companies based in Alvin 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. Texas plumbing license lookup ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ALVIN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ALVIN
What Alvin homes are like.
1985Median year built
43%Built before 1980
61%Owner-occupied
41%Heat with utility gas
59%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1985. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
58% 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 Alvin.
Homestead proof to pull your own permit
If you want to repair or remodel your own home in Alvin, you must show proof of a homestead exemption before you can buy permits.
Current codes
Alvin uses the 2024 ICC codes (IRC), the 2023 NEC, the 2024 IECC and a 140 mph wind design standard.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Alvin homes.
Energy
- Electric: Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider (TNMP lists Alvin ZIPs 77511, 77512 and 77539 in its service area)
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider (Power to Choose also shows CenterPoint for ZIP 77511)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (We couldn't confirm this from an official source for Alvin)
TNMP Distribution Loss Factor Methodology (town/ZIP list, Oct 2025) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Alvin homes.
For Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider and CenterPoint Energy customers in Alvin. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive ↗ActiveIncentive for replacing an existing electric storage water heater with an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Texas rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Alvin.
Permits and who issues them
Alvin requires permits and inspections for new construction, remodeling and repairs, with a separate permit for each trade. Sign up on the city's MyGov portal to apply, track your permit, print it and ask for inspections (give 24 hours' notice).
Yes. Contractors file a registration form with copies of their state licenses, driver's license and general liability insurance naming the City of Alvin (form dated August 8, 2024).
City of Alvin Engineering Department, Permits and Inspections ↗ · Alvin Permits & Inspections ↗ · Alvin Plumbing Permit Application ↗ · Alvin Contractor Registration Form ↗ · TSBPE Plumbing License Law (Sept 2025 plain view): Sec. 1301.051, 1301.551 ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Texas plumbing license lookup ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Texas licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Alvin.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendswood | 6 mi | Required | $140 | Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Santa Fe | 8 mi | Required | $150 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| League City | 8 mi | Required | $75 | Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Manvel | 9 mi | Required | $107 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Webster | 10 mi | Required | $45 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Dickinson | 10 mi | Check with city | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Alvin water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Alvin?
The city's plumbing form lists a $100 residential permit plus $7 per water heater. The form has no date, so check the price when you apply.
Can I pull the permit myself?
Yes, you can sign up in MyGov, but you must show proof of a homestead exemption before buying permits for work on your own home.
Who delivers electricity in Alvin?
TNMP covers Alvin ZIPs 77511, 77512 and 77539. Power to Choose also shows CenterPoint for 77511.
TNMP Distribution Loss Factor Methodology (town/ZIP list, Oct 2025) ↗
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