Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MISSOURI CITY
Missouri City Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Missouri City.
Missouri City requires a permit and inspections to replace a water heater, even if you do the work yourself. CenterPoint delivers power. Water comes from city service areas in some neighborhoods and separate utility districts in others, so hardness depends on where you live.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Missouri City Development Services, Permits & Inspections Division
- Who gets the permit
- The FAQ says a homeowner can replace a water heater themselves with a permit and inspections. Otherwise a licensed plumber applies.
- Electric utility
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy (gas)
- Water
- Split: City of Missouri City service areas (such as Mustang Bayou and City South) plus separate utility districts in other neighborhoods
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1993 (median) · 82% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Missouri City averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Missouri City
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Missouri City post water heater prices or specials on their websites: 1-800-Plumber +Air of Pearland, ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, Heaton Plumbing, John Moore Services, Village Plumbing, Air & Electric. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Missouri City average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Missouri City?
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 →
1-800-Plumber +Air of Pearland
Lists Missouri City among the areas it serves. Based in Pearland.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Promotion: '$100 Off Any New Water Heater' (not to be combined with any other offer).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick scheduling, honest diagnosis (a valve repair or pilot restart instead of a replacement), and a tankless install that included follow-up for a condensation drip.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical
Lists Missouri City 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 Missouri City 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.
Brick Plumbing
Lists Missouri City 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.
Heaton Plumbing
Lists Missouri City 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.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised accurate phone estimates, knowledgeable technicians, and professional tankless installation and maintenance crews.
Worth knowing A 2022 Yelp reviewer said a tankless quote of $3,400–$4,200 by phone became $5,000 for a smaller unit on site.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
John Moore Services
Lists Missouri City 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Houston)
Lists Missouri City 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 Missouri City 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 Missouri City 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 MISSOURI CITY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MISSOURI CITY
What Missouri City homes are like.
1993Median year built
26%Built before 1980
82%Owner-occupied
59%Heat with utility gas
91%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1993. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
59% 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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Missouri City homes.
Energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose shows only CenterPoint for ZIPs 77459 and 77489, the ones we checked)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (gas)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77459 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77489 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · CenterPoint Energy - Texas Geographic Rate Areas by City (natural gas) ↗
Water
Split: City of Missouri City service areas (such as Mustang Bayou and City South) plus separate utility districts in other neighborhoods
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Missouri City homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and CenterPoint Energy (gas) customers in Missouri City. 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 Missouri City.
Permits and who issues them
Missouri City's permit FAQ (we saw it in search results because the site blocks direct reading) says you need a plumbing permit for changes or additions to your plumbing, such as installing a water heater. A homeowner doing the replacement still needs a permit and inspections. Use the city's Plumbing/Gas Permit Application.
City of Missouri City Development Services, Permits & Inspections Division ↗ · Missouri City Frequently Asked Questions (permits) ↗ · Missouri City Permit Fees ↗
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 Missouri City.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 4 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Stafford | 5 mi | Required | $75 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Sienna | 6 mi | Check with city (county) | $35 | 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 |
| Four Corners | 11 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Bellaire | 11 mi | Required | $44 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Missouri City water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Missouri City?
Yes. The city's FAQ lists water heaters as plumbing changes that need a permit and inspections.
Can a homeowner do it?
Yes. The city's FAQ says you can replace your own water heater, but you still need the permit and inspections.
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