Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MANVEL
Manvel Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Manvel.
A water heater permit in Manvel runs about $107: a $100 issue fee plus $7 per water heater, under the fee schedule adopted September 21, 2026. CenterPoint delivers power. Contractors must register and carry $1 million in liability insurance, and homeowners can get permits for work on their own main home. City water comes from Gulf Coast Aquifer wells.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Manvel Development Services, Permits Department
- Permit fee
- About $107: the $100 issue fee on all permits (the fee schedule dated September 21, 2026 lists $100 as the plumbing repair base fee) plus $7 per hot water heater.
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor registered with the city, or a homeowner working on their main, permanent home (the plumbing application has a homestead box).
- Electric utility
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider
- Water
- City of Manvel (groundwater wells on the Gulf Coast Aquifer's Chicot and Evangeline units) where the city serves; some neighborhoods may be in MUDs
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2012 (median) · 81% 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 Manvel averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Manvel
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeAbout $107: the $100 issue fee on all permits (the fee schedule dated September 21, 2026 lists $100 as the plumbing repair base fee) plus $7 per hot water heater.. City of Manvel Development Services, Permits Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Manvel post water heater prices or specials on their websites: ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of League City, John Moore Services, Mission Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Manvel average is shown.
What can change the price in Manvel?
The plumbing application lists prices for gas outlets ($5 for the first 1-5), a gas test ($20) and installing or repairing water pipe ($5). Electrical permits have a separate $100 repair base fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Manvel?
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 Manvel 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of League City
Lists Manvel among the areas it serves. Based in League City.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$250 Off Water Heaters' — 'Offers only valid at this location'; limit one per household; no expiration shown.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised a skilled attic replacement of a 50-gallon heater and careful work on a tankless installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Brick Plumbing
Lists Manvel 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.
John Moore Services
Lists Manvel 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 Manvel 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties
Lists Manvel 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 Manvel 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 Manvel 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 MANVEL
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MANVEL
What Manvel homes are like.
2012Median year built
14%Built before 1980
81%Owner-occupied
60%Heat with utility gas
91%Single-family homes
About 56% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
60% 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 Manvel.
$1 million insurance for contractors
Manvel requires contractors to register and carry at least $1 million in liability insurance, more than most nearby cities.
Fees updated September 2026
Manvel adopted a new fee schedule on September 21, 2026 (Resolution 2026-R-44), with a $100 base fee for plumbing repair permits.
City of Manvel Fee Schedule, September 21, 2026 (Resolution 2026-R-44, PDF) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Manvel homes.
Energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider (Power to Choose shows only CenterPoint for ZIP 77578)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77578 (company_tdu_name field) ↗
Water
City of Manvel (groundwater wells on the Gulf Coast Aquifer's Chicot and Evangeline units) where the city serves; some neighborhoods may be in MUDs
City of Manvel 2025 Annual Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · TCEQ Water District Database (look up your MUD/WCID) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Manvel homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider customers in Manvel. 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 Manvel.
Permits and who issues them
Manvel requires a permit to change or repair any building system, including plumbing. Email applications to permits@cityofmanvel.com. Contractors then track projects, pay invoices and book inspections in MyGov.
Yes. All contractors must register before getting permits, with a current license and proof of at least $1 million in liability insurance.
City of Manvel Development Services, Permits Department ↗ · City of Manvel Available Permit Applications ↗ · City of Manvel Fee Schedule, September 21, 2026 (Resolution 2026-R-44, PDF) ↗ · City of Manvel Plumbing Application (PDF) ↗
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 Manvel.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Colony | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $75) | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Pearland | 5 mi | Required | $60 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider, Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Fresno | 7 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Sienna | 9 mi | Check with city (county) | $35 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Alvin | 9 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 |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Manvel water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Manvel?
About $107: the $100 issue fee on every permit plus $7 for the water heater.
City of Manvel Plumbing Application (PDF) ↗ · City of Manvel Fee Schedule, September 21, 2026 (Resolution 2026-R-44, PDF) ↗
Can a homeowner pull the permit in Manvel?
Yes, for work on your main, permanent home. The application has a homeowner box.
How do I apply?
Email the application to permits@cityofmanvel.com. Registered contractors then pay and book inspections in MyGov.
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