Local Pros / Rhode Island / Bristol
Plumbers in Bristol, RI
24 local plumbers serving Bristol and the surrounding area. Bristol is a smaller community, so many pros travel in from nearby. See typical Rhode Island costs and a free DIY-or-hire breakdown before you reach out. We never sell your info and never take kickbacks.
Population
~22,795
Pros within 35 mi
24
Nearest listed
0 mi
Typical water heater replacement cost in Rhode Island: hiring runs $1,300–$3,700, DIY about $600–$1,800. Calibrate it to Bristol before you call.
Plumbers near Bristol
Bill's Direct Plumbing & Heating LLC
Plumber · Bristol, Rhode Island · 0 mi
Di Orio Plumbing & Heating Inc
Plumber · Warren, Rhode Island · 3 mi
New England Sewer and Drain
Plumber · Swansea, Massachusetts · 6 mi
Travers Plumbing & Heating Inc
Plumber · Portsmouth, Rhode Island · 6 mi
E W Flagg Plumbing & Heating
Plumber · Warwick, Rhode Island · 7 mi
Ultimate Plumbing
Plumber · Warwick, Rhode Island · 7 mi
TPS Plumbing
Plumber · Barrington, Rhode Island · 7 mi
The Plumber Company
Plumber · Warwick, Rhode Island · 7 mi
Dennis Diffley Drain Service
Plumber · Warwick, Rhode Island · 7 mi
Greenwood Plumbing and Heating
Plumber · Warwick, Rhode Island · 9 mi
J.BERARD PLUMBING HEATING & COOLING SERVICES
Plumber · Warwick, Rhode Island · 9 mi
Paul Anderson Drain Cleaning Inc.
Plumber · Warwick, Rhode Island · 9 mi
William J. Riley Plumbing & Heating Co Inc
Plumber · Warwick, Rhode Island · 9 mi
Greenwood Plumbing and Heating
Plumber · Warwick, Rhode Island · 9 mi
Priority Plumbing & Heating
Plumber · Warwick, Rhode Island · 9 mi
Permits & rules in Rhode Island
Permit rules for water heater replacement vary by city and county in Rhode Island. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Rhode Island guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Rhode Island water heater replacement costs are calibrated from the national average using Rhode Island's regional price parity (1.02) and local labor index (1.08).
See Rhode Island permit details →Plumbers in Bristol: common questions
How much does it cost to hire a plumber in Bristol, Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, water heater replacement typically runs $1,300 to $3,700 when you hire a pro, and about $600 to $1,800 if you do it yourself. Bristol prices track the Rhode Island range, with larger metros toward the high end. Size it to your own home with our free calculator.
Do I need a permit for water heater replacement in Rhode Island?
Permit rules for water heater replacement vary by city and county in Rhode Island. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Rhode Island guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Always confirm with the Bristol or Rhode Island building department before work begins.
Should I DIY or hire a plumber in Bristol?
Water heater replacement is rated moderate for a DIYer. Doing it yourself can save the gap between $600 to $1,800 and $1,300 to $3,700, but plumbers bring tools, permits, and a warranty. For a large or time-sensitive job, a local pro in Bristol is usually the safer call. Our free DIY-or-hire calculator walks through it.
How many plumbers serve Bristol?
We currently list 24 plumbers within about 35 miles of Bristol, the nearest about 0 miles out. We never sell your information and never take kickbacks.