Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HUMBLE
Humble Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Humble.
A home plumbing permit in Humble starts at $50, under fees that started October 1, 2024. CenterPoint delivers power. Contractors register every calendar year, but master plumbers don't pay the $100 fee. City water is about 60% City of Houston surface water and 40% from city wells.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Humble Building & Inspection Department
- Permit fee
- $50 home plumbing 'All Other/Minimum' permit (fees starting October 1, 2024). A remodel plumbing permit is $100, or $200 with gas.
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor registered with the city (the license holder must register the company). The city pages we read don't describe homeowner permits, but state law lets you do your own plumbing on your homestead.
- Electric utility
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy (gas)
- Water
- City of Humble (about 60% surface water bought from the City of Houston, 40% from city wells on the Gulf Coast Aquifer)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1982 (median) · 39% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Humble averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Humble
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 home plumbing 'All Other/Minimum' permit (fees starting October 1, 2024). A remodel plumbing permit is $100, or $200 with gas.. City of Humble Building & Inspection Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Humble post water heater prices or specials on their websites: ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, Heaton Plumbing, John Moore Services, Mission Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Village Plumbing, Air & Electric. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Humble average is shown.
What can change the price in Humble?
The fee schedule lists separate home HVAC/mechanical and electrical permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Humble?
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 Humble 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 Humble 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 Humble 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.
John Moore Services
Lists Humble 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.
Mission Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Lists Humble among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupons: '$100 Off Water Heater Replacement' and '$89 Off Water Heater Flush' (expire 09/30/2026); tankless promo 'Endless Hot Water Starting at $124/mo'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised several options and price points without pressure, fast installation with haul-away, and professional installers.
Worth knowing A 2026 Yelp reviewer said a scheduled water heater flush was postponed twice due to plumber availability.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning
Lists Humble among the areas it serves. Based in Houston.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: '$2,000 Water Heater Credit with Variable Speed System Purchase' — applies toward any water heater replacement bought together with a qualifying Daikin variable-speed AC system; offer expires September 30, 2026. Also lists a '$275 Tankless Water Heater Flush'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a friendly, efficient installer with good cleanup and help bringing a water heater up to code.
Worth knowing Customers on BBB and Yelp disputed tankless and tank replacement prices (about $7,000 and $4,900).
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Houston)
Lists Humble 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 Humble 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 Humble 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 HUMBLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HUMBLE
What Humble homes are like.
1982Median year built
44%Built before 1980
39%Owner-occupied
33%Heat with utility gas
46%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1982. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
65% 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 39% 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.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Humble.
Older code edition
Humble uses the 2018 International Plumbing Code and the 2017 National Electrical Code. Many neighbors use the newer 2021 editions.
Make sure you're inside city limits
The Building Department asks you to check on the city's GIS map that your address is inside Humble city limits before you apply.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Humble homes.
Energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider (Power to Choose shows only CenterPoint for ZIP 77338)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (gas)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77338 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · CenterPoint Energy - Texas Geographic Rate Areas by City (natural gas) ↗
Water
City of Humble (about 60% surface water bought from the City of Houston, 40% from city wells on the Gulf Coast Aquifer)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Humble homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider and CenterPoint Energy (gas) customers in Humble. 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 Humble.
Permits and who issues them
Humble issues home plumbing permits at City Hall (114 W. Higgins St.) and through an iWorQ permit portal, though not every permit type is online. The city uses the 2018 International Plumbing Code, and state law requires permits for water heater work.
Yes, every calendar year, with proof of workers' comp and liability insurance and a state license. The fee is $100, but responsible master plumbers and master electricians don't pay it.
City of Humble Building & Inspection Department ↗ · City of Humble Building & Inspection ↗ · City of Humble Permit Fees effective October 1, 2024 (PDF) ↗ · City of Humble Contractor Registration (PDF) ↗ · Texas Plumbing License Law (Occupations Code ch. 1301), TSBPE plain-view text, Sept. 2025 ↗
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 Humble.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atascocita | 4 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Aldine | 9 mi | Check with city (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Spring | 9 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Cloverleaf | 15 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Houston | 16 mi | Required | $34.24 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Channelview | 16 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Humble water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Humble?
Humble doesn't list water heaters separately. The home plumbing 'All Other/Minimum' permit is $50 (starting October 1, 2024).
City of Humble Permit Fees effective October 1, 2024 (PDF) ↗
Is my Humble address really in the city?
Not always. The city asks you to check your address on its GIS map. Outside city limits, Harris County rules apply instead.
Where does Humble's water come from?
About 60% is surface water bought from the City of Houston, and 40% is well water from city wells.
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