Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SEABROOK
Seabrook Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Seabrook.
A water heater permit in Seabrook is $100: a $75 base fee plus $25, under fees revised in 2022. Plumbers must register with insurance that names the city. CenterPoint delivers power. Seabrook buys its water from Pasadena, which draws it from the San Jacinto River.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Seabrook Building Department (Community Development)
- Permit fee
- $100: $75 base fee plus $25 per water heater (new, replacement or repair), fees revised under Ordinance 2022-14.
- Who gets the permit
- Registered contractors. Plumbers register with the Building Department and show their state license (state law means plumbers pay no fee). State law also lets you do plumbing on your own homestead.
- Electric utility
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Seabrook (San Jacinto River surface water purchased from the City of Pasadena)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1992 (median) · 66% 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 Seabrook averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Seabrook
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$100: $75 base fee plus $25 per water heater (new, replacement or repair), fees revised under Ordinance 2022-14.. City of Seabrook Building Department (Community Development) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Seabrook post water heater prices or specials on their websites: ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of League City, John Moore Services, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Seabrook average is shown.
What can change the price in Seabrook?
The plumbing form also lists gas outlets at $10 each and boilers at $25 per 500k BTU.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Seabrook?
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 Seabrook 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 Seabrook 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 Seabrook 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 Seabrook 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 Seabrook 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties
Lists Seabrook 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 Seabrook 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 Seabrook 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 SEABROOK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SEABROOK
What Seabrook homes are like.
1992Median year built
29%Built before 1980
66%Owner-occupied
58%Heat with utility gas
61%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1992. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
58% 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 Seabrook homes.
Energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider (Power to Choose shows only CenterPoint for ZIP 77586)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Water
City of Seabrook (San Jacinto River surface water purchased from the City of Pasadena)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Seabrook homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider and CenterPoint Energy customers in Seabrook. 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 Seabrook.
Permits and who issues them
Seabrook requires permits for trade work, including plumbing, and its plumbing application has a line for a new, replaced or repaired water heater. Email applications to permits@seabrooktx.gov. Staff figure the fee when they review it, and you can pay online or in person.
Yes. Contractors file a registration application with insurance naming the city (at least $100,000 per occurrence / $300,000 total), a copy of their driver's license and their state license.
City of Seabrook Building Department (Community Development) ↗ · Seabrook Plumbing Permit Application ↗ · 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 Seabrook.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte | 6 mi | Required | — | 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 |
| Deer Park | 10 mi | Required | $25 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| League City | 10 mi | Required | $75 | Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Pasadena | 10 mi | Required | $15 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Dickinson | 11 mi | Check with city | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Seabrook water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Seabrook?
$100: a $75 base fee plus $25 per water heater, according to the plumbing application (Ordinance 2022-14).
Where does Seabrook's water come from?
San Jacinto River water, bought from the City of Pasadena. The 2025 report doesn't list hardness.
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