Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CLOVERLEAF
Cloverleaf Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Cloverleaf.
There's no permit to replace a water heater in Cloverleaf. It's unincorporated Harris County, and the county's home permits cover building, floodplain and septic work, not water heaters. State plumbing licensing still applies. CenterPoint delivers power.
Cloverleaf is an unincorporated community in 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
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- Harris County WCID No. 36 (per a third-party utility listing; not confirmed from a primary source)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1979 (median) · 62% 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 Cloverleaf averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Cloverleaf
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Cloverleaf post water heater prices or specials on their websites: ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, Heaton Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Cloverleaf average is shown.
What can change the price in Cloverleaf?
Harris County permits cover new construction, floodplain work and driveways in the county right-of-way.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Cloverleaf?
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 Cloverleaf 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.
Heaton Plumbing
Lists Cloverleaf 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Houston)
Lists Cloverleaf 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 Cloverleaf 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 CLOVERLEAF
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CLOVERLEAF
What Cloverleaf homes are like.
1979Median year built
52%Built before 1980
62%Owner-occupied
23%Heat with utility gas
56%Single-family homes
About 52% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
75% 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 Cloverleaf.
Flood control work underway
The Harris County Flood Control District is building a detention basin and drainage upgrades for the Cloverleaf subdivision. If your home floods easily, think about where a ground-level water heater sits.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Cloverleaf homes.
Energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider (Power to Choose shows only CenterPoint for ZIP 77015)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (We couldn't confirm this from an official source for Cloverleaf)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77015 (company_tdu_name field) ↗
Water
Harris County WCID No. 36 (per a third-party utility listing; not confirmed from a primary source)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Cloverleaf homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider and CenterPoint Energy customers in Cloverleaf. 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 Cloverleaf.
Permits and who issues them
Cloverleaf is unincorporated Harris County. The county's home permit applications cover construction, floodplain, driveways and septic systems. None of them is for replacing a water heater.
None for plumbing: unincorporated Harris County (the Office of the County Engineer handles development, floodplain and fire code permits) ↗ · Harris County Office of the County Engineer: Residential permit applications ↗ · Harris County Permits FAQ ↗ · 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 Cloverleaf.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channelview | 4 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Galena Park | 5 mi | Required | $35 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Deer Park | 8 mi | Required | $25 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| South Houston | 9 mi | Required | $25 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Pasadena | 9 mi | Required | $15 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| La Porte | 11 mi | Required | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cloverleaf water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Cloverleaf?
No local permit is listed. Harris County's home permit applications don't include water heater replacement. Use a plumber licensed by the state board (TSBPE) unless you're the homeowner working on your own homestead.
Harris County Office of the County Engineer: Residential permit applications ↗ · TSBPE Plumbing License Law (Sept 2025 plain view): Sec. 1301.051, 1301.551 ↗
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