Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CINCO RANCH
Cinco Ranch Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Cinco Ranch.
You don't need a local permit to replace a water heater in Cinco Ranch. It's an unincorporated community split between Fort Bend and Harris counties, with no city permit office, and county permits cover floodplain and land development, not water heater swaps. State plumbing licensing still applies. CenterPoint delivers power.
Cinco Ranch is an unincorporated community in Fort Bend and Harris County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- No, for a qualifying same-type replacement
- Electric utility
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1997 (median) · 74% 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 Cinco Ranch averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Cinco Ranch
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Cinco Ranch post water heater prices or specials on their websites: John Moore Services, MET Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Cinco Ranch average is shown.
What can change the price in Cinco Ranch?
Work in a FEMA flood zone needs a county permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Cinco Ranch?
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 →
John Moore Services
Lists Cinco Ranch 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.
MET Plumbing
Lists Cinco Ranch among the areas it serves. Based in Katy.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$150 OFF Tankless Water Heater Installation'. Water heater page also gives general ranges, e.g. heat pump water heaters 'usually range from $1,000 to $3,000'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised honest repair-before-replace advice, timely replacement, and a courtesy check of an aging tank with maintenance options.
Worth knowing A 2014 Yelp reviewer said a heater MET installed failed after three years, and the company quoted $500 labor for the warranty part before charging $1,200 for a new heater.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Houston)
Lists Cinco Ranch 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 Cinco Ranch 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 CINCO RANCH
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CINCO RANCH
What Cinco Ranch homes are like.
1997Median year built
3%Built before 1980
74%Owner-occupied
66%Heat with utility gas
86%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1997. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
66% 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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Cinco Ranch homes.
Energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose shows only CenterPoint for ZIPs 77494 and 77450, the two we checked)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77494 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77450 (company_tdu_name field) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Cinco Ranch homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer customers in Cinco Ranch. 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 Cinco Ranch.
Permits and who issues them
In the Fort Bend County part, you need a county permit only for floodplain work, buildings or slabs of 400 sq ft or more, land development, fill, driveways and work in the right-of-way. A water heater swap isn't on that list. Harris County's permit FAQ also focuses on development and floodplain rules. There is no city plumbing permit.
No city permit office. Cinco Ranch is unincorporated: Fort Bend County Engineering (most of the CDP) or the Harris County Office of the County Engineer issue development permits only ↗ · Fort Bend County Engineering permits ↗ · Harris County Office of the County Engineer permits FAQ ↗ · Texas Occupations Code §1301.051 (homestead exemption) ↗ · Texas Occupations Code §1301.052 (limits of rural exemptions) ↗
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 Cinco Ranch.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katy | 6 mi | Required | $30 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Mission Bend | 7 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Four Corners | 8 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Pecan Grove | 8 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Fulshear | 8 mi | Check with city | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Richmond | 11 mi | Check with city | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cinco Ranch water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Cinco Ranch?
Not from a city or county, unless your home is in a floodplain. Cinco Ranch has no city government, and Fort Bend County doesn't require a permit to replace a water heater.
Does my plumber need a license?
Yes. Texas exemptions for unincorporated areas don't cover repairs or remodeling, so you need a licensed plumber unless the home is your own homestead.
Texas Occupations Code §1301.051 (homestead exemption) ↗ · Texas Occupations Code §1301.052 (limits of rural exemptions) ↗
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