Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FOUR CORNERS
Four Corners Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Four Corners.
No local permit is needed to replace a water heater in Four Corners. It's unincorporated Fort Bend County, and the county's permits are for floodplain and land development work, not water heaters. State plumbing licensing still applies. CenterPoint delivers power.
Four Corners is an unincorporated community in Fort Bend 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
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2004 (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 Four Corners averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Four Corners
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Four Corners 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 Four Corners average is shown.
What can change the price in Four Corners?
Work in a mapped floodplain needs a Fort Bend County permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Four Corners?
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 Four Corners 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 Four Corners 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 Four Corners 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 Four Corners 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 FOUR CORNERS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN FOUR CORNERS
What Four Corners homes are like.
2004Median year built
12%Built before 1980
74%Owner-occupied
49%Heat with utility gas
79%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2004. 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.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Four Corners.
Older private wells and septic systems
A 1999 Texas Water Development Board study of the Four Corners area counted private wells and septic systems and planned water and sewer service. If your home is still on a private well, test the water before choosing a softener or water heater size. The study is old, and things have changed since.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Four Corners homes.
Energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider (Power to Choose shows only CenterPoint for ZIPs 77407 and 77498)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (We couldn't confirm this from an official source for Four Corners)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77407 (company_tdu_name field) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Four Corners homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider and CenterPoint Energy customers in Four Corners. 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 Four Corners.
Permits and who issues them
Four Corners is unincorporated Fort Bend County. The county requires permits for floodplain work, enclosed buildings or slabs of 400 sq ft or more, grading and work in the right-of-way. Replacing a water heater isn't on that list.
None for plumbing: unincorporated Fort Bend County (County Engineering handles floodplain, development and right-of-way permits) ↗ · Fort Bend County Engineering: Do I need to apply for a permit? ↗ · 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 Four Corners.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Bend | 2 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Pecan Grove | 5 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Sugar Land | 6 mi | Required | $53 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Stafford | 6 mi | Required | $75 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Cinco Ranch | 8 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Richmond | 9 mi | Check with city | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Four Corners water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Four Corners?
No county permit is listed for it. Fort Bend County permits cover floodplain work, larger buildings, grading and the right-of-way. Use a plumber licensed by the state board (TSBPE) unless it's your homestead and you're doing the work yourself.
Fort Bend County Engineering: Do I need to apply for a permit? ↗ · TSBPE Plumbing License Law (Sept 2025 plain view): Sec. 1301.051, 1301.551 ↗
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