Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PARKLAND
Parkland Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Parkland.
Parkland is unincorporated, so you buy a water heater permit online from Pierce County: $58 plus $8 for each water heater in 2026. Part of Parkland gets electricity and water from Parkland Light & Water, a member-owned mutual that pays $1,400–$2,200 rebates on heat pump water heaters. PSE supplies gas.
Parkland is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Pierce County Planning & Public Works (unincorporated Pierce County)
- Permit fee
- PCC 17C.10.070, 2026 column: $58 to issue the permit plus $8 for each water heater and/or vent. That's $66 before the county's technology fee (3% of permit fees). Both go up in 2027 ($63 + $9).
- Who gets the permit
- Per the county FAQ, homeowners can do their own plumbing and mechanical work (RCW 18.27.090 and RCW 18.106.150). Or hire a registered contractor whose plumber is certified by L&I.
- Electric utility
- Parkland Light & Water Company and Tacoma Power
- Gas utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water
- Parkland Light & Water Company for its service area (groundwater from the Clover/Chambers Creek Basin aquifers); other parts of the CDP may be served by other water systems
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat pump water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1979 (median) · 52% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Parkland averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Parkland
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePCC 17C.10.070, 2026 column: $58 to issue the permit plus $8 for each water heater and/or vent. That's $66 before the county's technology fee (3% of permit fees). Both go up in 2027 ($63 + $9).. Pierce County Planning & Public Works (unincorporated Pierce County) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Parkland post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Parkland average is shown.
What can change the price in Parkland?
The county FAQ says you need a gas piping permit ($58 for 1–5 outlets in 2026) to switch from an electric to a gas water heater or to add or change any gas pipe. Electrical permits come from Tacoma Power if it's your utility, and from L&I elsewhere in unincorporated Pierce County.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Parkland?
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 →
Bob Larson Plumbing
Lists Parkland among the areas it serves. Based in Tacoma.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised same-day water heater service, knowledgeable technicians and a clean tankless installation.
Worth knowing A reviewer on BBB and Yelp said elderly parents were charged $7,779.14 for a gas tank without an itemized invoice (the company said three estimates were presented, including a $4,025.85 basic option), and a BBB complainant's warrantied tankless heater kept shutting off until the complaint was marked resolved with the company fixing it.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Fast Water Heater Co. (Washington)
Lists Parkland among the areas it serves. Based in Woodinville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised punctual, communicative technicians, quick scheduling and a competitively priced replacement.
Worth knowing BBB complainants and a Yelp reviewer said code items were sold as add-ons after a basic quote and that installs failed inspection or permits lingered; the company says it walks customers through a signed code checklist, and in several cases refunded charges or did the code work free.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians
Lists Parkland among the areas it serves. Based in Tacoma.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Promos (no base price): $100 off a standard water heater (or $39/month financing); $250 off a tankless water heater (or $199/month financing); 5% Heroes Discount up to $200.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised technicians who flushed water heaters and explained maintenance clearly.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers and complainants said technicians recommended whole-house repipes or new tanks for water heater problems that other plumbers fixed cheaply (Harts denied any fraudulent practice and offered manager follow-up), and one disputed $2,500 for a tankless flush and diagnosis that did not fix the issue.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Hunt's Services
Lists Parkland among the areas it serves. Based in Milton.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day emergency water heater replacements and a technician who also corrected code issues at a reasonable price.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers said a tankless flush ended in a paid replacement without the promised phone controller (Hunt's said a controller is typically an optional upgrade) and that a $10,000 boiler hot water tank replacement left them without hot water.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Tacoma
Lists Parkland among the areas it serves. Based in Tacoma.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised next-day service with a new hot water heater installed by 11am.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Puget Sound Plumbing & Heating
Lists Parkland among the areas it serves. Based in Burien.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised fast response to a leaking water heater, fair pricing and dispatch updates on arrival times.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Parkland 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 PARKLAND
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN PARKLAND
What Parkland homes are like.
1979Median year built
52%Built before 1980
52%Owner-occupied
26%Heat with utility gas
59%Single-family homes
About 52% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
71% 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 Parkland.
Which office permits electrical work depends on your utility
In unincorporated Pierce County, Tacoma Power issues electrical permits and inspects for the homes it serves. If Parkland Light & Water is your electric utility, L&I handles electrical permits instead.
Flush the tank once a year
Parkland Light & Water suggests flushing your water heater every year, because the water brings in small amounts of sand, rust and dissolved minerals.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Parkland homes.
Energy
- Electric: Parkland Light & Water Company (Member-owned mutual that sells electricity and water to part of Parkland)
- Electric: Tacoma Power (Covers unincorporated Pierce County south to Roy; where its area meets PLW's wasn't verified)
- Gas: Puget Sound Energy
Parkland Light & Water ↗ · Tacoma Power – About (serves unincorporated Pierce County as far south as Roy) ↗ · Wikipedia – Puget Sound Energy (gas service includes Pierce County) ↗
Water
Parkland Light & Water Company for its service area (groundwater from the Clover/Chambers Creek Basin aquifers); other parts of the CDP may be served by other water systems
Parkland Light & Water – Water quality ↗ · PLW Consumer Confidence Report 2025 ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Parkland homes.
For Parkland Light & Water Company, Tacoma Power and Puget Sound Energy customers in Parkland. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat pump water heater rebates ↗ActiveCurrent heat pump water heater rebates for homes: $1,400 (40-gallon), $1,600 (Tier 3, 50+ gallon), $1,800 (Tier 4, 50+ gallon) and $2,200 (split system).
- Tacoma Power hybrid water heater rebate ↗Active$500 rebate when a Tacoma Power customer replaces a standard electric water heater with a BPA Tier 3 or 4 hybrid (heat pump) model, contractor or self-installed.
- PSE heat pump water heater rebate ↗Active$1,000 back on a qualifying Tier 3 or Tier 4 heat pump water heater installed on or after January 1, 2026.
- 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 Parkland.
Permits and who issues them
Pierce County's FAQ says you need a mechanical or plumbing permit to replace a water heater (IRC R105.1, UPC 103). Homeowners apply online, the permit is issued once you pay, and the county does the inspection.
Pierce County Planning & Public Works (unincorporated Pierce County) ↗ · Pierce County – Residential permits ↗ · Pierce County PPW FAQ – Mechanical / Plumbing ↗ · Pierce County Code 17C.10.070 Fees (2026/2027 tables) ↗ · Pierce County – Estimated permit costs (technology fee 3%, revised 2/23/2026) ↗ · Washington L&I – City electrical permits & inspections (Tacoma Power jurisdiction) ↗
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 Parkland.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanaway | 3 mi | Required (county) | $86 | Tacoma Power, Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light |
| Lakewood | 5 mi | Required | $34 | Lakeview Light & Power, Tacoma Power, Puget Sound Energy |
| University Place | 7 mi | Required | $32.40 | Tacoma Power |
| South Hill | 7 mi | Required (county) | $86 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Puyallup | 7 mi | Required | $40 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Elk Plain | 8 mi | Required (county) | $86 | Tacoma Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Parkland water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater here?
Yes. Parkland isn't in a city, so Pierce County issues the permit. The county FAQ says replacing a water heater needs a mechanical or plumbing permit, and you can buy one online.
How much does the county permit cost?
$58 to issue plus $8 for each water heater in 2026, with a 3% technology fee added.
Does Parkland Light & Water offer water heater rebates?
Yes. PLW lists heat pump water heater rebates from $1,400 (40-gallon) up to $2,200 (split system).
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