Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BATTLE GROUND
Battle Ground Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Battle Ground.
Yes, you need a plumbing permit from the City of Battle Ground. Under the 2026 fee schedule, a water heater swap costs $76 to issue the permit plus $18. Electrical permits come from Washington L&I. The city pumps its own well water and buys extra from Clark Public Utilities, which also sells electricity and pays $1,500 for qualifying heat pump water heaters.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Battle Ground Community Development – Building Division
- Permit fee
- 2026 Fee Schedule (Resolution 25-12, effective Jan 1, 2026): $76 to issue the plumbing permit plus $18 for each water heater, vent included. $94 in all.
- Who gets the permit
- The city's residential plumbing application has a section and signature line for the property owner. Washington law lets owners do their own plumbing; anyone working on someone else's property must be a plumber certified by L&I.
- Electric utility
- Clark Public Utilities
- Gas utility
- NW Natural
- Water
- City of Battle Ground (city wells, supplemented by water bought from Clark Public Utilities; CPU also serves some areas directly)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Program (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2003 (median) · 73% 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 Battle Ground averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Battle Ground
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee2026 Fee Schedule (Resolution 25-12, effective Jan 1, 2026): $76 to issue the plumbing permit plus $18 for each water heater, vent included. $94 in all.. City of Battle Ground Community Development – Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Battle Ground post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Rossco Plumbing, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Vancouver, WA. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Battle Ground average is shown.
What can change the price in Battle Ground?
Vents are covered by a separate mechanical permit (also $76 to issue). Electrical permits come from Washington L&I, not the city.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Battle Ground?
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 →
Rossco Plumbing
Lists Battle Ground among the areas it serves. Based in Battle Ground, WA.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: '$100 off Water Heater Installation or Replacement', '$100 off Tankless Water Heater Installation or Replacement', '$50 off Water Heater Repair', '$50 off Tankless Water Heater Repair' (one-time per home; not valid on trip charge/diagnostic fee; no expiration listed). No base installed prices published.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
D&F Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Lists Battle Ground among the areas it serves. Based in Portland.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised same-day water heater replacements, clear explanations of options, and help diagnosing tankless parts under warranty.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer said a technician left residue from water heater work across the basement floor without telling them and repeated cleanup requests went unanswered (the company apologized and said it would take the feedback into account).
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Fast Water Heater Co. (Oregon)
Lists Battle Ground among the areas it serves. Based in Troutdale (Oregon office; company HQ Woodinville, WA).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Oregon reviewers praised same-day installs after a failure, punctual and kind installers, and prices and warranties they found reasonable.
Worth knowing A Portland reviewer said a $1,749 basic install rose to $3,000 with code items including a $500 leak detector the county said was not required, and another said the company wrongly claimed rebate eligibility, costing a $1,200 rebate.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Go With The Flow Plumbing
Lists Battle Ground among the areas it serves. Based in Vancouver, WA.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised a same-day hot water heater repair and a clearly explained, safe installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
H2O Plumbing LLC
Lists Battle Ground among the areas it serves. Based in Vancouver, WA.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick heating element repairs and not being pushed toward a new water heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Portland)
Lists Battle Ground among the areas it serves. Based in Portland.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick, friendly water heater replacement and troubleshooting, including a small extra fix done free.
Worth knowing No Portland-specific water heater complaints were found in the sources checked; national BBB complaints about Roto-Rooter water heater work could not be tied to this location.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Vancouver, WA
Lists Battle Ground among the areas it serves. Based in Vancouver, WA.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$200 Off Water Heater Installation' (valid toward qualifying water heater installation; expires 01/31/2027). No base installed prices published.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Battle Ground 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. L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING BATTLE GROUND
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BATTLE GROUND
What Battle Ground homes are like.
2003Median year built
17%Built before 1980
73%Owner-occupied
43%Heat with utility gas
79%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.
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 Battle Ground.
Well 6 is back in service
Well 6 had been shut down since 2011 because of iron that occurs naturally in the ground. Battle Ground's 2025 water report says new treatment and filters have brought it back, so the city expects to buy less extra water from Clark Public Utilities when demand peaks.
Electrical permits come from the state
Battle Ground leaves electrical permits to Washington L&I. If a heat pump or electric water heater needs a new circuit, that's a separate permit from the state.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Battle Ground homes.
Energy
- Electric: Clark Public Utilities
- Gas: NW Natural
Clark Public Utilities – About Us (electric service throughout Clark County) ↗ · NW Natural – Community Affairs Managers (Battle Ground and Ridgefield listed) ↗
Water
City of Battle Ground (city wells, supplemented by water bought from Clark Public Utilities; CPU also serves some areas directly)
City of Battle Ground – Water Quality Report 2025 (PDF) ↗ · Clark County GIS – Water District layer ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Battle Ground homes.
For Clark Public Utilities and NW Natural customers in Battle Ground. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Program ↗Active$1,500 back for a qualifying Tier 3 or Tier 4 heat pump water heater (or split system) that replaces an electric tank in an existing home.
- Washington HEAR (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates) ↗ActiveState-run program covering heat pump water heaters, heat pumps, induction cooking and electrical upgrades for households at or below 150% of Area Median Income.
- IRA Home Energy Rebates (HARP appliance rebates and HOMES) ↗Not launchedThe federally funded appliance (HARP) and whole-house (HOMES) rebates for households up to 150% AMI had not launched statewide.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Washington rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Battle Ground.
Permits and who issues them
Battle Ground's FAQ says repairing or replacing furnaces, HVAC equipment and plumbing needs a permit, and the 2026 fee schedule lists water heaters as a plumbing item. Use the residential plumbing permit application on the city's online Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal.
City of Battle Ground Community Development – Building Division ↗ · City of Battle Ground – FAQ: HVAC/Plumbing ↗ · City of Battle Ground – FAQ: electrical, mechanical and plumbing work ↗ · City of Battle Ground – 2026 Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗ · City of Battle Ground – Residential Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) ↗ · WA L&I – About the plumber certification program ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Washington licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Battle Ground.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield | 7 mi | Required | $75 | Clark Public Utilities |
| Salmon Creek | 7 mi | Required (county) | $66 | Clark Public Utilities |
| Vancouver | 10 mi | Required | $67.80 | Clark Public Utilities |
| Camas | 13 mi | Check with city | $54 | Clark Public Utilities |
| Washougal | 16 mi | Required | $25.40 | Clark Public Utilities |
| Graham | 88 mi | Required (county) | $86 | Tacoma Power, Puget Sound Energy, Ohop Mutual Light Company |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Battle Ground water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Battle Ground?
Yes. The city requires a permit to repair or replace plumbing, and its fee schedule lists water heaters as a plumbing item.
City of Battle Ground – FAQ: HVAC/Plumbing ↗ · 2026 Fee Schedule ↗
How much is it?
$76 to issue the permit, plus $18 for each water heater including the vent (2026 fee schedule).
Is there a rebate for heat pump water heaters?
Yes. Clark Public Utilities pays $1,500 for a qualifying Tier 3/4 unit that replaces an electric tank.
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