Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PEARLAND
Pearland Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Pearland.
In Pearland, a home plumbing permit for smaller jobs like a water heater swap is $60, plus a $25 processing fee. Apply in the city's Cityworks portal. CenterPoint delivers power to most homes, but some Pearland ZIP codes are served by Texas-New Mexico Power. City water is a mix of Houston surface water, the city's own treatment plant and wells.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Pearland Community Development, Permits and Inspections Division
- Permit fee
- $60 home plumbing permit for 'other residential work' (Exhibit C of the city's posted fee schedule; no start date on the page) plus a $25 processing fee from the same schedule.
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners can apply, pay and book inspections in Cityworks or on paper, and the city publishes lists of registered plumbing contractors. State law lets you do plumbing on your own homestead without a license; otherwise you need a plumber licensed by the state board (TSBPE).
- Electric utility
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider and Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Pearland (blend of City of Houston purchased water, the city's Surface Water Treatment Plant and city groundwater wells)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2003 (median) · 76% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 11 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 Pearland averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Pearland
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$60 home plumbing permit for 'other residential work' (Exhibit C of the city's posted fee schedule; no start date on the page) plus a $25 processing fee from the same schedule.. City of Pearland Community Development, Permits and Inspections Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Pearland post water heater prices or specials on their websites: 1-800-Plumber +Air of Pearland, 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 Pearland average is shown.
What can change the price in Pearland?
Home electrical and mechanical 'other work' permits are also $60 each. Remodels and changes are $120 per trade. Pearland says plumbing, electrical and mechanical work each need their own permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Pearland?
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 Pearland 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.
Brick Plumbing
Lists Pearland 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.
Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical
Lists Pearland 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 Pearland 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 Pearland 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 Pearland 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 Pearland 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 Pearland 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 Pearland 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.
Also listing Pearland: Village Plumbing, Air & Electric.
Order: companies based in Pearland 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 PEARLAND
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN PEARLAND
What Pearland homes are like.
2003Median year built
11%Built before 1980
76%Owner-occupied
67%Heat with utility gas
82%Single-family homes
About 28% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
67% 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 Pearland.
New water source on the west side
Pearland's 2025 water report says its Surface Water Treatment Plant supplied 62% of the water used west of Cullen in its first year, cutting well pumping there by 68%. So the water, including its hardness, may be different from older descriptions. The report doesn't list hardness.
Pay permit fees only through Cityworks
The city warns about a scam asking residents to pay again for applications they already paid. It only collects permit fees in person at the City Hall annex or through Cityworks.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Pearland homes.
Energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider (Most of the city; Power to Choose shows CenterPoint for ZIPs 77581 and 77584)
- Electric: Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider (Some addresses; TNMP's town list includes Pearland ZIPs 77546, 77581 and 77588)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (We couldn't confirm this from an official source for Pearland)
TNMP Distribution Loss Factor Methodology (town/ZIP list, Oct 2025) ↗
Water
City of Pearland (blend of City of Houston purchased water, the city's Surface Water Treatment Plant and city groundwater wells)
Pearland Water Quality Report page ↗ · Pearland 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Pearland homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider, Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider and CenterPoint Energy customers in Pearland. 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 Pearland.
Permits and who issues them
Pearland requires a construction permit for work on a building's plumbing. Apply and pay online in the city's Cityworks portal (or on paper at the Permit Office, 3523 Liberty Dr.), then book inspections in the portal.
The city publishes lists of registered plumbing, electrical and mechanical contractors, so contractors do register with the city. We didn't find the steps.
City of Pearland Community Development, Permits and Inspections Division ↗ · Pearland Residential and Commercial Permits ↗ · Pearland Permits & Development Fees (Exhibit C) ↗ · 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 Pearland.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manvel | 5 mi | Required | $107 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Friendswood | 8 mi | Required | $140 | Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Fresno | 9 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| South Houston | 9 mi | Required | $25 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Iowa Colony | 10 mi | Required | By job value (from $75) | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Alvin | 11 mi | Required | $100 | Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Pearland water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Pearland?
Yes. Pearland requires a construction permit for plumbing work. The fee schedule lists $60 for other home plumbing work plus a $25 processing fee.
Who delivers electricity in Pearland?
CenterPoint serves most of the city. TNMP lists Pearland ZIPs 77546, 77581 and 77588, and Power to Choose shows both companies for 77581 and 77584. Your electric bill shows which one serves you.
TNMP Distribution Loss Factor Methodology (town/ZIP list, Oct 2025) ↗
Is Pearland water hard?
Pearland's 2025 water report doesn't give a hardness number. The water is a mix of City of Houston water, the city's surface water plant and wells.
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