Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN TOMBALL
Tomball Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Tomball.
A permit to replace one water heater in Tomball is $49 ($45 application plus $4 per heater), under the schedule that started October 1, 2026. A licensed plumber or a homeowner can pull it. CenterPoint delivers power. The city runs its own natural gas utility, so after gas repairs, the city schedules turning your gas back on.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Tomball Community Development, Building Division
- Permit fee
- $45 plumbing permit application fee plus $4 per water heater, $49 for one heater (FY 2026–2027 Master Fee Schedule, starting October 1, 2026)
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed plumber or a homeowner, according to the city's plumbing permit application. Repairs on commercial and rental property must be done by a licensed plumber.
- Electric utility
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer
- Gas utility
- City of Tomball (municipal gas utility)
- Water
- City of Tomball (PWS 1010026)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1994 (median) · 52% 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 Tomball averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Tomball
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$45 plumbing permit application fee plus $4 per water heater, $49 for one heater (FY 2026–2027 Master Fee Schedule, starting October 1, 2026). City of Tomball Community Development, Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Tomball post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Daniels Plumbing, ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, John Moore Services, Mission Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Village Plumbing, Air & Electric. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Tomball average is shown.
What can change the price in Tomball?
Gas openings are $4 each, gas lines $8 and gas tests $8. After gas repairs, a city plumbing inspector must check a pressure test (with a diaphragm gauge), and then the city utility department schedules turning the gas back on.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Tomball?
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 →
Daniels Plumbing
Lists Tomball among the areas it serves. Based in Tomball.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: 'Get $100 off any new water heater installation.'
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day attic replacement, punctual technicians, and a replacement price $1,000 below another quote.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer disputed a $689 unitemized flat-rate charge after he declined a roughly $3,200 replacement; another said she was quoted $1,300 to install a part she would buy herself.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical
Lists Tomball 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 Tomball 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 Cypress
Lists Tomball among the areas it serves. Based in Cypress.
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A testimonial on the franchise's page praised a professional, quick water heater replacement.
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 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 Tomball 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 Tomball 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Houston)
Lists Tomball 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 Tomball 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 Tomball 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 TOMBALL
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN TOMBALL
What Tomball homes are like.
1994Median year built
23%Built before 1980
52%Owner-occupied
50%Heat with utility gas
60%Single-family homes
About 26% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
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 Tomball homes.
Energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose shows only CenterPoint for ZIP 77375, the one we checked; the city doesn't supply electricity)
- Gas: City of Tomball (municipal gas utility) (The city owns and runs the gas system inside city limits)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Tomball homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and City of Tomball (municipal gas utility) customers in Tomball. 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 Tomball.
Permits and who issues them
Tomball's fee schedule charges for each water heater installed (any type, including instant, inline and regular tank heaters) under a plumbing permit. Its plumbing application says you must get the permit from the city permit department. Applications and inspections go through the SmartGov portal. The city uses the 2021 International Plumbing Code.
City of Tomball Community Development, Building Division ↗ · Tomball Master Fee Schedule FY 2026–2027 ↗ · Tomball Plumbing Permit Application (revised 10/1/2022) ↗ · Tomball Building Permits ↗
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 Tomball.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands | 8 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, Entergy Texas |
| Spring | 14 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Conroe | 18 mi | Required | $75 | Entergy Texas, CenterPoint Energy |
| Aldine | 19 mi | Check with city (county) | — | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Humble | 22 mi | Required | $50 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Katy | 25 mi | Required | $30 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Tomball water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Tomball?
$45 for the plumbing permit application plus $4 per water heater, so $49 for one heater (FY 2026–2027 schedule).
Who is my gas company in Tomball?
Inside city limits, the City of Tomball owns and runs the gas system. After gas repairs, call the city utility department to schedule turning the gas back on.
City of Tomball Gas ↗ · Tomball Plumbing Permit Application ↗
Can a homeowner pull the permit?
Yes. Tomball's plumbing application says a licensed plumber or a homeowner can get the permit.
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