Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CLUTE
Clute Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Clute.
In Clute, either the property owner or the contractor can pull a plumbing permit, and plumbers must hold a Texas license and register with the city. Call the Building Department to confirm whether your job needs a permit. CenterPoint delivers power, and the city buys its water from the Brazosport Water Authority.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Clute Building & Inspections
- Who gets the permit
- The property owner or the contractor can get the permit, but Clute says licensed contractors must do the work.
- Electric utility
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy (gas)
- Water
- City of Clute (water purchased from the Brazosport Water Authority)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1986 (median) · 49% 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 Clute averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Clute
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Clute post water heater prices or specials on their websites: ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Clute average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Clute?
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 Clute 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties
Lists Clute 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 Clute 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 Clute 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 CLUTE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CLUTE
What Clute homes are like.
1986Median year built
40%Built before 1980
49%Owner-occupied
37%Heat with utility gas
49%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1986. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
59% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Clute homes.
Energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose shows only CenterPoint for ZIP 77531, the one we checked)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (gas)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77531 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · CenterPoint Energy - Texas Geographic Rate Areas by City (natural gas) ↗
Water
City of Clute (water purchased from the Brazosport Water Authority)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Clute homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and CenterPoint Energy (gas) customers in Clute. 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 Clute.
Permits and who issues them
Clute says licensed contractors must do all electrical, plumbing and mechanical work in the city, and the property owner or contractor gets the permit from the city. It posts one Plumbing Gas Permit application for homes and businesses, and asks residents to call the Building Department to confirm whether a permit is needed.
Yes. Master, journeyman and apprentice plumbers need a State of Texas license and must be registered with the City of Clute.
City of Clute Building & Inspections ↗ · Clute Required Licenses and Permits ↗ · Clute Building Permits ↗
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 Clute.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Jackson | 4 mi | Check with city | $25 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Freeport | 6 mi | Required | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Angleton | 10 mi | Required | $30 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric or Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) (wires), with a retail electric provider |
| Galveston | 28 mi | Required | $8 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Iowa Colony | 29 mi | Required | By job value (from $75) | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Alvin | 29 mi | Required | $100 | Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Clute water heater questions.
Does my plumber need to register with Clute?
Yes. Master, journeyman and apprentice plumbers must be licensed by the State of Texas and registered with the City of Clute.
Who can get the permit?
Either the property owner or the contractor can get it from the city, but Clute says licensed contractors must do the work.
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