Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FULSHEAR
Fulshear Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Fulshear.
Fulshear handles building permits through its Building Services division and an online portal, but we couldn't confirm its water heater permit rule because the city's website blocked us. CenterPoint delivers power. Fulshear is one of the newest places around Houston: Census estimates put the typical home at 2016, and about 78% of households heat with gas. So most water heaters here are gas units in planned subdivisions, now reaching their first replacement. City water comes from wells, and the city is part of the North Fort Bend Water Authority's plan to move toward surface water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Fulshear Building Services
- Electric utility
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer
- Water
- City of Fulshear (groundwater; member of North Fort Bend Water Authority GRP, future surface water) or a MUD, depending on subdivision
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2016 (median) · 90% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Fulshear averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Fulshear
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Fulshear post water heater prices or specials on their websites: ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, Planet Houston Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Fulshear average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Fulshear?
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 Fulshear 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 Fulshear 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.
Planet Houston Plumbing
Lists Fulshear among the areas it serves. Based in Katy.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: '$100 OFF Water Heater Installation'; also 10% off for veterans and seniors.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised an affordable thermocouple repair, a tankless attic repair, and a replacement where the company found remaining warranty coverage.
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 Fulshear 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 Fulshear 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 FULSHEAR
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN FULSHEAR
What Fulshear homes are like.
2016Median year built
3%Built before 1980
90%Owner-occupied
78%Heat with utility gas
93%Single-family homes
About 92% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
78% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
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 Fulshear.
First water heaters still in place
Census estimates for 2020–2024 put the typical Fulshear home at 2016, with about 92% detached single-family houses and almost no mobile homes. Many original heaters are still under warranty or just past it, so check the warranty on the label before paying for a replacement.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25035 (via Census Reporter) ↗ · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25024 (via Census Reporter) ↗
A gas town
The same Census estimates show about 78% of Fulshear households heat with utility gas and 21% with electricity. Most swaps here are gas to gas, tank or tankless.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25040 (via Census Reporter) ↗
Well water now, surface water later
In a 2022 state water-funding application, the City of Fulshear said it belongs to the North Fort Bend Water Authority's plan to cut groundwater use. It was building a new well (about 4.0 million gallons a day), storage and a pump station that will also take in future NFBWA surface water. Gulf Coast Aquifer well water and treated surface water have different minerals, so your tap water may change as the switch happens.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Fulshear 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 77441, the one we checked)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77441 (company_tdu_name field) ↗
Water
City of Fulshear (groundwater; member of North Fort Bend Water Authority GRP, future surface water) or a MUD, depending on subdivision
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Fulshear homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer customers in Fulshear. 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 Fulshear.
Permits and who issues them
Fulshear handles building permits through its Building Services division and a GovWell online portal, and posts a separate plumbing permit application. We couldn't confirm the water heater permit rule online.
City of Fulshear Building Services ↗ · Fulshear Building 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 Fulshear.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katy | 7 mi | Required | $30 | 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 |
| Pecan Grove | 10 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Rosenberg | 11 mi | Required | $20 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Richmond | 11 mi | Check with city | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Mission Bend | 13 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Fulshear water heater questions.
Is my Fulshear water from wells?
City customers get well water for now. The city is part of the North Fort Bend Water Authority plan that will bring in some surface water. Many subdivisions are served by MUDs instead, so check your bill.
Where do I get a permit in Fulshear?
From City of Fulshear Building Services, through its online portal. We couldn't confirm the fee online, so ask the city.
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