Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN DICKINSON
Dickinson Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Dickinson.
Dickinson requires permits for plumbing work, handled in its MyGov portal. Contractors and homeowners each register there before applying, and the city posts a homestead affidavit for owners doing their own work. In ZIP 77539, both CenterPoint and TNMP deliver power.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Dickinson Community Development Department
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors or homeowners, who each register in MyGov. The city posts a Homestead Exemption Permits Affidavit for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy (gas)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1986 (median) · 72% 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 Dickinson averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Dickinson
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Dickinson post water heater prices or specials on their websites: ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, Heaton Plumbing, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Dickinson average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Dickinson?
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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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.
Brick Plumbing
Lists Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties
Lists Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 DICKINSON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN DICKINSON
What Dickinson homes are like.
1986Median year built
42%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
55%Heat with utility gas
75%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1986. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Dickinson homes.
Energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose shows CenterPoint for ZIP 77539)
- Electric: Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider (Power to Choose also shows TNMP for ZIP 77539; we didn't work out where the line falls)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (gas)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77539 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · TNMP - Gulf Coast communities served (hurricane-season notice) ↗ · CenterPoint Energy - Texas Geographic Rate Areas by City (natural gas) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Dickinson homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider and CenterPoint Energy (gas) customers in Dickinson. 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 Dickinson.
Permits and who issues them
Dickinson requires permits for plumbing work in general. Since October 3, 2022, applications, plans, inspections and payments all go through the MyGov online portal. The city uses the 2018 International Plumbing and Residential Codes. If you're not sure you need a permit, call 281-337-2489.
Everyone must register in MyGov (as a contractor or homeowner) before applying. The city also uses General Contractor and Subcontractor Validation Forms.
City of Dickinson Community Development Department ↗ · Dickinson Building Permits & Inspections ↗ · Dickinson Permits & Applications ↗
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 Dickinson.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League City | 4 mi | Required | $75 | Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Santa Fe | 5 mi | Required | $150 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Webster | 7 mi | Required | $45 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| La Marque | 7 mi | Required | $100 | Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Friendswood | 10 mi | Required | $140 | Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Texas City | 10 mi | Required | $75 | Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Dickinson water heater questions.
How do I apply for a plumbing permit in Dickinson?
Register in the city's MyGov portal as a contractor or homeowner. Then apply, pay and book inspections there.
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