Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PLEASANTON
Pleasanton Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Pleasanton.
A water heater permit in Pleasanton comes to about $104: an $80 base fee, $1 per water heater, a $20 processing fee and a 3% technology fee, under a 2025 ordinance. Only licensed trade contractors can pull it. AEP Texas Central delivers power, and you choose your electricity company.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Pleasanton Community Development Services
- Permit fee
- $80 base fee for a plumbing permit on an existing home, plus $1 per water heater, a $20 processing fee and a 3% technology fee (about $104; Ordinance 25-1356, Feb 2025).
- Who gets the permit
- Only licensed mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors registered in MGO can get trade permits.
- Electric utility
- AEP Texas Central (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy (gas)
- Water
- City of Pleasanton (Carrizo and Queen City aquifers)
- Typical home
- Built 1984 (median) · 62% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 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 Pleasanton averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Pleasanton
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$80 base fee for a plumbing permit on an existing home, plus $1 per water heater, a $20 processing fee and a 3% technology fee (about $104; Ordinance 25-1356, Feb 2025).. City of Pleasanton Community Development Services fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Pleasanton average is shown.
What can change the price in Pleasanton?
Hooking up gas appliances is $1 each under a separate gas permit with an $80 base. A gas meter reconnect permit is $30 and needs a gas test. Work without a permit costs three times the permit fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Pleasanton?
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 →
Aramendia Plumbing, Heating and Air (Service Experts San Antonio)
Lists Pleasanton among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised prompt, professional replacements with the tank on the truck, and reliable service on an outdoor gas tankless unit.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said Aramendia recommended $3,400 and $4,000 replacements for heaters another plumber then got working (2025, 2024).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (San Antonio)
Lists Pleasanton among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a technician's advice on a water heater problem and fast after-hours help with a leaking expansion tank.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers raised a 2026 permit delay that left them without hot water, a 2016 installation another plumber said would fail inspection, and a $587 pressure-valve charge.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Order: companies based in Pleasanton 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 PLEASANTON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN PLEASANTON
What Pleasanton homes are like.
1984Median year built
43%Built before 1980
62%Owner-occupied
20%Heat with utility gas
64%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1984. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
78% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
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 Pleasanton.
Licensed trades only
Pleasanton says only licensed mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors can get trade permits.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Pleasanton homes.
Energy
- Electric: AEP Texas Central (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose shows only AEP Texas Central for ZIP 78064)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (gas)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 78064 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · CenterPoint Energy - Texas Geographic Rate Areas by City (natural gas) ↗
Water
City of Pleasanton (Carrizo and Queen City aquifers)
Pleasanton Water Quality ↗ · Pleasanton 2025 Consumer Confidence Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Pleasanton homes.
For AEP Texas Central (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and CenterPoint Energy (gas) customers in Pleasanton. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Pleasanton.
Permits and who issues them
For plumbing, Pleasanton lets you skip a permit only for fixing leaks, clearing clogs and resetting toilets, so replacing a water heater needs a plumbing permit. Apply in My Government Online (MGO). Request inspections in MGO; they're done Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Yes. All contractors register in MGO with their trade master license, driver's license and proof of liability insurance ($300,000 per occurrence minimum).
City of Pleasanton Community Development Services ↗ · Pleasanton Apply for Permit ↗ · Pleasanton Community Development FAQ ↗ · Pleasanton Residential Projects That Do Not Require a Permit ↗ · Pleasanton Ordinance 25-1356 permit fee schedule (Feb 13, 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 Pleasanton.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 34 mi | Required | $57.50 | CPS Energy (City of San Antonio-owned) |
| Leon Valley | 37 mi | Check with city | $100 | CPS Energy |
| Converse | 40 mi | Check with city | $100 | CPS Energy |
| Live Oak | 42 mi | Required | $60 | CPS Energy |
| Universal City | 42 mi | Required | $110 | CPS Energy, GVEC |
| Schertz | 44 mi | Required | $60 | Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), CPS Energy, New Braunfels Utilities |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Pleasanton water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Pleasanton?
Yes. For plumbing, the city only lets you skip a permit for fixing leaks, clearing clogs and resetting toilets.
Pleasanton Residential Projects That Do Not Require a Permit ↗
Can a homeowner pull the plumbing permit?
No. The city says only licensed plumbing, electrical and mechanical contractors can get trade permits.
What does it cost?
About $104: $80 base, $1 per water heater, $20 processing and a 3% technology fee.
Pleasanton Ordinance 25-1356 permit fee schedule (Feb 13, 2025) ↗
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