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Plumbers in Houston, TX
24 local plumbers serving Houston and the surrounding area. Houston is a large metro with a deep bench of contractors. See typical Texas costs and a free DIY-or-hire breakdown before you reach out. We never sell your info and never take kickbacks.
Population
~2,314,157
Pros within 35 mi
24
Nearest listed
2 mi
Typical water heater replacement cost in Texas: hiring runs $1,200–$3,400, DIY about $600–$1,700. Calibrate it to Houston before you call.
Plumbers near Houston
TFR
Plumber · Houston, Texas · 5 mi
Dura Pier Foundation Repair
Plumber · Houston, Texas · 10 mi
Air Specialist Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Plumber · Pearland, Texas · 15 mi
Aquarius Home Service
Plumber · Stafford, Texas · 15 mi
Texas Foundation And Cement Works
Plumber · Houston, Texas · 16 mi
TEXANS FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS & CONCRETE RAISING
Plumber · Houston, Texas · 19 mi
Milton Frank Plumbing & Cooling
Plumber · Spring, Texas · 21 mi
JG Plumbing Contractors Inc.
Plumber · Tomball, Texas · 26 mi
My Guys Plumbing Heating & Air
Plumber · The Woodlands, Texas · 29 mi
Santa Fe Plumber & AC Repair
Plumber · Santa Fe, Texas · 30 mi
Permits & rules in Texas
Permit rules for water heater replacement vary by city and county in Texas. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Texas guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Texas water heater replacement costs are calibrated from the national average using Texas's regional price parity (0.95) and local labor index (0.97).
See Texas permit details →Plumbers in Houston: common questions
How much does it cost to hire a plumber in Houston, Texas?
In Texas, water heater replacement typically runs $1,200 to $3,400 when you hire a pro, and about $600 to $1,700 if you do it yourself. Houston prices track the Texas 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 Texas?
Permit rules for water heater replacement vary by city and county in Texas. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Texas guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Always confirm with the Houston or Texas building department before work begins.
Should I DIY or hire a plumber in Houston?
Water heater replacement is rated moderate for a DIYer. Doing it yourself can save the gap between $600 to $1,700 and $1,200 to $3,400, but plumbers bring tools, permits, and a warranty. For a large or time-sensitive job, a local pro in Houston is usually the safer call. Our free DIY-or-hire calculator walks through it.
How many plumbers serve Houston?
We currently list 24 plumbers within about 35 miles of Houston, the nearest about 2 miles out. We never sell your information and never take kickbacks.