Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LA MARQUE
La Marque Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in La Marque.
A home plumbing permit in La Marque is a flat $100 for work other than new homes and additions, under a 2022 fee ordinance. The application asks for the master plumber's license. TNMP delivers power to much of the city, and about 95% of city water is surface water from the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of La Marque Permits/Inspections
- Permit fee
- $100 for home plumbing permits other than new homes and additions (Ordinance O-2022-0009, adopted August 8, 2022). The 2025 application also lists a $100 minimum permit fee.
- Who gets the permit
- The application asks for the plumbing company, the master plumber's license number and the licensed plumber on site. It has a homestead exemption checkbox for owner work that state law allows.
- Electric utility
- Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of La Marque (about 95% surface water bought from Gulf Coast Water Authority, 5% city wells)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1977 (median) · 69% 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 La Marque averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in La Marque
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$100 for home plumbing permits other than new homes and additions (Ordinance O-2022-0009, adopted August 8, 2022). The 2025 application also lists a $100 minimum permit fee.. City of La Marque Permits/Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for La Marque 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 La Marque average is shown.
What can change the price in La Marque?
Electrical and mechanical 'all other' permits are separate, $100 each. The application says work must meet the 2018 IPC and city ordinances.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in La Marque?
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 La Marque 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 La Marque 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 La Marque 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 La Marque 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 La Marque 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 LA MARQUE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LA MARQUE
What La Marque homes are like.
1977Median year built
53%Built before 1980
69%Owner-occupied
48%Heat with utility gas
83%Single-family homes
About 53% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 La Marque.
Fees set in 2022
La Marque's posted permit fees come from Ordinance O-2022-0009 (August 2022), which replaced per-fixture fees with flat trade permits.
Mostly surface water
The city says about 95% of its water is surface water from the Gulf Coast Water Authority. The rest comes from city wells.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies La Marque homes.
Energy
- Electric: Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider (TNMP's town list includes La Marque ZIPs 77568 and 77591)
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider (Power to Choose also shows CenterPoint for ZIP 77568)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (We couldn't confirm this from an official source for La Marque)
TNMP Distribution Loss Factor Methodology (town/ZIP list, Oct 2025) ↗
Water
City of La Marque (about 95% surface water bought from Gulf Coast Water Authority, 5% city wells)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for La Marque homes.
For Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider and CenterPoint Energy customers in La Marque. 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 La Marque.
Permits and who issues them
La Marque uses a plumbing permit application (May 2025 version) that names the master plumber and the licensed plumber on site. Send it to the city permit office (Permits@CityofLaMarque.org). The fee includes the first inspection.
Yes. Contractors file a registration form with their state license, ID and liability insurance. Individual electricians and plumbers don't pay the $65 first-year fee.
City of La Marque Permits/Inspections ↗ · La Marque Permit Applications & Forms ↗ · La Marque Ordinance O-2022-0009 fee schedule ↗ · La Marque Plumbing Permit Application (May 2025) ↗ · La Marque Contractor Registration Form ↗ · 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 La Marque.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 7 mi | Required | $150 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Dickinson | 7 mi | Check with city | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Texas City | 8 mi | Required | $75 | Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| League City | 11 mi | Required | $75 | Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Galveston | 13 mi | Required | $8 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Webster | 13 mi | Required | $45 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
La Marque water heater questions.
How much is a plumbing permit for a water heater in La Marque?
$100 for home plumbing permits other than new homes and additions, under the 2022 fee ordinance. The first inspection is included.
Do plumbers have to register?
Yes. Contractors file a registration form with license, ID and insurance, but individual plumbers don't pay the $65 fee.
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