Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CONROE
Conroe Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Conroe.
A permit to replace a water heater in Conroe is a flat $75, inspection included, under the fee schedule approved November 13, 2025. You can only apply through OpenGov. If you have a Montgomery County homestead exemption, you can pull your own permit. Much of the city gets power from Entergy Texas, where you can't choose your electricity company.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Conroe Building Inspections and Permits Department
- Permit fee
- $75 for 'Water heater replacement (inspection included)' (Ordinance 2756-25, approved November 13, 2025)
- Who gets the permit
- A registered plumbing contractor (the applicant uploads the contractor license and master license), or a homeowner with a homestead exemption filed with the Montgomery Central Appraisal District.
- Electric utility
- Entergy Texas and CenterPoint Energy
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Conroe (PWS TX1700001), with surface water from the San Jacinto River Authority
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2006 (median) · 55% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Conroe averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Conroe
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 for 'Water heater replacement (inspection included)' (Ordinance 2756-25, approved November 13, 2025). City of Conroe Building Inspections and Permits Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Conroe post water heater prices or specials on their websites: ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, Daniels Plumbing, John Moore Services, Village Plumbing, Air & Electric. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Conroe average is shown.
What can change the price in Conroe?
Gas work is a separate permit with a $75 base fee plus inspections. Replacing the water lines inside a home is $100. The FAQ says changing any wiring, plumbing or mechanical system needs a permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Conroe?
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 →
Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical
Lists Conroe among the areas it serves. Based in Houston.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day replacement of a leaking heater and a technician who offered several options.
Worth knowing One reviewer alleged a burner plate was loosened during an AC maintenance visit and a quote followed; Abacus replied asking her to call.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston
Lists Conroe 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.
Daniels Plumbing
Lists Conroe among the areas it serves. Based in Tomball.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: 'Get $100 off any new water heater installation.'
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day attic replacement, punctual technicians, and a replacement price $1,000 below another quote.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer disputed a $689 unitemized flat-rate charge after he declined a roughly $3,200 replacement; another said she was quoted $1,300 to install a part she would buy herself.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised accurate phone estimates, knowledgeable technicians, and professional tankless installation and maintenance crews.
Worth knowing A 2022 Yelp reviewer said a tankless quote of $3,400–$4,200 by phone became $5,000 for a smaller unit on site.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
John Moore Services
Lists Conroe 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Houston)
Lists Conroe 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.
Village Plumbing, Air & Electric
Lists Conroe among the areas it serves. Based in Houston.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: '$300 off Water Heaters', '$750 Off Tankless Water Heater Install', '$99 Water Heater Flush' (terms shown on redemption).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a thorough water heater flush with safety guidance and a technician who explained how their heater worked.
Worth knowing Customers disputed replacement quotes ($3,184–$5,721 for a 40-gallon tank; $4,524.57 financed), and a BBB complaint says a red-tagged tankless installation was followed by a lien letter instead of a rescheduled inspection; that complaint shows no business response.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Order: companies based in Conroe 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 CONROE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CONROE
What Conroe homes are like.
2006Median year built
17%Built before 1980
55%Owner-occupied
42%Heat with utility gas
59%Single-family homes
About 41% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
56% 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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Conroe homes.
Energy
- Electric: Entergy Texas (Conroe lists Entergy Texas as its power company; Power to Choose shows no plans to choose from for ZIPs 77301 and 77304)
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy (The city also lists it as a power company; it doesn't say which areas)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77301 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77302 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · City of Conroe - Utility service provider information ↗ · CenterPoint Energy - Texas Geographic Rate Areas by City (natural gas) ↗
Water
City of Conroe (PWS TX1700001), with surface water from the San Jacinto River Authority
City of Conroe 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (scanned PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Conroe homes.
For Entergy Texas and CenterPoint Energy customers in Conroe. 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 Conroe.
Permits and who issues them
Conroe's permit FAQ says replacing plumbing fixtures doesn't need a permit 'except water heaters', so replacing a water heater does. Since December 8, 2025, all permits and inspection requests go through the city's OpenGov portal. The permit fee includes the inspection.
Yes. Anyone applying for permits must register in OpenGov as a contractor with the right license type. Trade contractors upload their contractor and master licenses. People without a license need a signed letter from the master plumber authorizing them.
City of Conroe Building Inspections and Permits Department ↗ · Conroe Permits FAQs ↗ · Conroe Ordinance 2756-25 fee schedule (Chapter 14 Buildings) ↗ · Conroe Permit & Inspection Information ↗
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 Conroe.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands | 11 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, Entergy Texas |
| Tomball | 18 mi | Required | $45 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Spring | 19 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Humble | 27 mi | Required | $50 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Aldine | 29 mi | Check with city (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Atascocita | 30 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Conroe water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Conroe?
Yes. The city says replacing plumbing fixtures doesn't need a permit, except for water heaters.
How much is the permit?
$75, inspection included, under the fee schedule approved November 13, 2025.
Can I pull the permit myself?
Yes, if you have a homestead exemption filed with the Montgomery Central Appraisal District. Register in OpenGov and enter N/A for the license holder.
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