Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PASADENA
Pasadena Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Pasadena.
A permit to replace a water heater in Pasadena costs about $50. The water heater itself is a $15 charge, but every permit has a $50 minimum. You get permits at City Hall on Ellsworth Drive, and plumbing contractors pay $50 a year to register. CenterPoint delivers power. City water is a mix of City of Houston surface water and Gulf Coast Aquifer well water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Pasadena Permit Department
- Permit fee
- $15 for a home water heater plus a $10 application fee, but every permit has a $50 minimum including the application fee, so a water heater permit on its own comes to about $50. The online schedule shows no start date.
- Who gets the permit
- A plumbing contractor registered with the city's permit department. If you have a homestead exemption and you're working on your own single-family home, you don't have to register, and state law lets you do your own plumbing on your homestead.
- Electric utility
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy (gas)
- Water
- City of Pasadena (surface water and groundwater from the City of Houston and the Gulf Coast Aquifer)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1977 (median) · 55% 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 Pasadena averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Pasadena
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$15 for a home water heater plus a $10 application fee, but every permit has a $50 minimum including the application fee, so a water heater permit on its own comes to about $50. The online schedule shows no start date.. City of Pasadena Permit Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Pasadena post water heater prices or specials on their websites: ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, Heaton Plumbing, John Moore Services, Mission Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties, Village Plumbing, Air & Electric. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Pasadena average is shown.
What can change the price in Pasadena?
Gas piping (1-5 openings, $10), gas line runs ($75 per 100 ft), a thermal expansion device ($5) and electrical work each have their own fees. The electrical schedule lists a home hot water heater at $5. A failed inspection can bring a $50 re-inspection fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Pasadena?
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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 PASADENA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN PASADENA
What Pasadena homes are like.
1977Median year built
57%Built before 1980
55%Owner-occupied
48%Heat with utility gas
60%Single-family homes
About 57% 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 Pasadena.
Minimum permit fee
Pasadena's fee schedule says no permit costs less than $50, including the application fee. That covers one inspection visit.
Why a water heater needs a permit here
Texas Occupations Code 1301.551 tells every city over 5,000 people to regulate water heaters and require plumbing permits. It exempts only a few small jobs: fixing leaks and swapping faucets, ballcocks, disposals and toilets. A water heater isn't one of them. The same law also bars cities from charging licensed plumbers a separate registration fee.
Texas Plumbing License Law (Occupations Code ch. 1301), TSBPE plain-view text, Sept. 2025 ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Pasadena 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 77502 and 77506)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (gas)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77502 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77506 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · CenterPoint Energy - Texas Geographic Rate Areas by City (natural gas) ↗
Water
City of Pasadena (surface water and groundwater from the City of Houston and the Gulf Coast Aquifer)
City of Pasadena 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (updated, PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Pasadena homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and CenterPoint Energy (gas) customers in Pasadena. 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 Pasadena.
Permits and who issues them
Pasadena's fee schedule says any mechanical, electrical or plumbing work with a listed fee needs a permit, and home water heaters have their own line on the plumbing fee list. Get permits at City Hall, 1149 Ellsworth Dr. (self-serve kiosks or the counter). Each permit includes an inspection.
Yes. Plumbing contractors register every year with the permit department (legal name, officers, responsible person and insurance) for $50 a year.
City of Pasadena Permit Department ↗ · City of Pasadena Fee Schedule (Permits & Licenses) ↗ · City of Pasadena Plumbing Installation Permit Application (PDF) ↗ · City of Pasadena Permits & Licenses ↗ · 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 Pasadena.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park | 3 mi | Required | $25 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| South Houston | 5 mi | Required | $25 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| La Porte | 6 mi | Required | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Galena Park | 8 mi | Required | $35 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Webster | 9 mi | Required | $45 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Cloverleaf | 9 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Pasadena water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Pasadena?
The water heater charge is $15 plus a $10 application fee, but every permit has a $50 minimum including the application fee.
Can a Pasadena homeowner replace their own water heater?
Yes. Homestead owners working on their own single-family home don't have to register with the city, and state law lets them do plumbing on their homestead. You still need a permit and inspection.
City of Pasadena Fee Schedule (Permits & Licenses) ↗ · Texas Plumbing License Law (Occupations Code ch. 1301), TSBPE plain-view text, Sept. 2025 ↗
Where does Pasadena's water come from?
The 2024 report says the city supplies surface water from the City of Houston and well water from the Gulf Coast Aquifer in Harris County.
City of Pasadena 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (updated, PDF) ↗
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