Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WEBSTER
Webster Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Webster.
A water heater permit in Webster is $45: $25 for a new or replacement heater plus a $20 processing fee. All permit applications go online. CenterPoint delivers power. The city uses the 2021 plumbing and fuel gas codes and runs its own water and wastewater utility.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Webster Building Division
- Permit fee
- $45: $20 processing fee plus $25 for a new or replacement water heater (plumbing application dated March 18, 2020).
- Who gets the permit
- The application asks for the applicant's state license number. The Webster pages we read don't describe homeowner permits, but state law lets you do your own plumbing on your homestead.
- Electric utility
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy (gas)
- Water
- City of Webster
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1991 (median) · 22% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Webster averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Webster
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$45: $20 processing fee plus $25 for a new or replacement water heater (plumbing application dated March 18, 2020).. City of Webster Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Webster post water heater prices or specials on their websites: ARS/Rescue Rooter Houston, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of League City, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Webster average is shown.
What can change the price in Webster?
The same application lists a $25 gas test. Electrical work uses a separate electrical permit application.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Webster?
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 Webster 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 Webster 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 Webster 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 Webster 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Galveston & Brazoria Counties
Lists Webster 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 Webster 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 Webster 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 WEBSTER
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN WEBSTER
What Webster homes are like.
1991Median year built
18%Built before 1980
22%Owner-occupied
19%Heat with utility gas
21%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1991. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
80% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
Only 22% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters should ask the landlord or property manager; replacing the heater is usually the owner’s decision.
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 Webster.
2021 codes
Webster uses the 2021 International Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Residential and Energy Conservation Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code.
Flood history
Webster has drafted a Repetitive Loss Area Analysis that looks at repeated flooding in the city and ways to reduce it.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Webster homes.
Energy
- Electric: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider (Power to Choose shows only CenterPoint for ZIP 77598)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (gas)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 77598 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · CenterPoint Energy - Texas Geographic Rate Areas by City (natural gas) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Webster homes.
For CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider and CenterPoint Energy (gas) customers in Webster. 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 Webster.
Permits and who issues them
Webster's plumbing permit application has a line for 'Water Heater (New or Replacement)'. The Building Division says all permit applications must be sent online.
City of Webster Building Division ↗ · City of Webster Building Division ↗ · City of Webster Plumbing Permit Application (PDF, dated 3-18-20) ↗
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 Webster.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League City | 3 mi | Required | $75 | Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Friendswood | 5 mi | Required | $140 | Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) with a retail electric provider, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Dickinson | 7 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 |
| Seabrook | 9 mi | Required | $100 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider |
| Pasadena | 9 mi | Required | $15 | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Alvin | 10 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
Webster water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Webster?
$45: a $20 processing fee plus $25 for the water heater, according to the city's plumbing application (dated March 2020).
City of Webster Plumbing Permit Application (PDF, dated 3-18-20) ↗
Which codes does Webster use?
The 2021 International Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code.
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