Old tank finally gave out? We replace failed and aging water heaters the same day — tank, tankless or heat-pump — installed to Oregon code with the permit pulled, at an upfront flat-rate price.
Not sure it's done? We'll give you a straight answer — sometimes a repair is the better call. See water heater repair →
A simple rule: repair if the unit is under ~8 years old and the fix is minor; replace if it's 10+ years old, the tank itself is leaking, or the repair approaches half the cost of a new unit.
Tank lifespan: ~8–12 yrs · Tankless: ~15–20 yrs · Heat-pump: ~10–15 yrs.
We'll help you pick the right type and size for your home and budget — then install it the same day.
Lowest upfront cost and simplest swap. 40, 50, or 75-gallon gas or electric — a 50-gallon suits most families of four.
Endless hot water and ~20-year life. May need a gas-line or electrical upgrade in older Portland homes. Tankless service
The most efficient option — uses a fraction of the energy and earns the biggest Energy Trust rebate. Portland's mild climate suits it well.
Every replacement is brought up to current code and inspected — not just swapped. That includes:
High-efficiency replacements can qualify for money back. Depending on your unit and utility, you may be eligible for:
We'll point you to the current offers and help you qualify. (Rebate amounts change — we confirm current programs at the time of install.)
| Standard 40–50 gal tank (installed) | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| 50-gallon gas tank | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| 80-gallon electric | $2,300 – $3,000 |
| Tankless (installed) | $3,000 – $4,500 |
| Heat-pump / hybrid (before rebates) | $1,800 – $3,500 |
Estimates for guidance; your price depends on unit, fuel, any gas/electrical/venting upgrades, and the permit. You always get an upfront flat-rate quote, and financing is available on larger jobs.
We confirm your unit, fuel and size over the phone and quote a flat rate.
We pull the permit and arrive the same day with your new unit.
Out with the old, in with the new — expansion tank, straps, T&P, venting.
We test for leaks, restore hot water, and remove the old heater.
We stock common 40- and 50-gallon units and install to Oregon code — call before noon for same-day replacement. $50 off your first job.
From the first call to a clean finish, our licensed Portland plumbers handle water heater replacement with upfront, flat-rate pricing and no overtime fees — day, night, weekends and holidays.
Call (971) 386-1515Need a recommendation? Call and we'll size and quote it free.
Most replacements run about $1,500–$3,000 installed. A standard 50-gallon gas tank is roughly $1,600–$2,300, tankless $3,000–$4,500, and heat-pump $1,800–$3,500 before rebates. Final price depends on size, fuel, code upgrades and permit — you get an upfront quote first.
Yes — Portland requires a plumbing permit for replacement. We pull the permit, handle the inspection, and bring the install up to current Oregon code.
A like-for-like tank swap is typically 2–3 hours, a heat-pump unit 4–6 hours, and a tankless retrofit 6–8 hours. We stock common sizes and can often replace a failed heater the same day — call before noon.
Repair if it's under ~8 years old and the fix is minor; replace if it's 10+ years old, leaking from the tank, producing rusty water, or needs a costly repair. See our water heater repair page.
Tank units last about 8–12 years, tankless 15–20 years, and heat-pump/hybrid about 10–15 years. After 10 years, leak and failure risk climbs sharply.
Tank is cheapest upfront; tankless gives endless hot water and ~20-year life but may need gas/electrical upgrades; heat-pump/hybrid is most efficient and earns the biggest Energy Trust rebate. See our tankless page.
A family of four is usually well served by a 50-gallon tank; smaller households can use 40-gallon; large/high-demand homes may need 75–80 gallons or a properly sized tankless (by GPM). We size it for you.
Yes — two seismic straps (upper and lower third of the tank) and an expansion tank on closed systems with a PRV or backflow preventer. We bring every replacement up to current code.
One call covers every plumbing need, anywhere in the metro.
No hot water or a leaking tank? Same-day gas, electric & tankless repair.
New tank or tankless installs sized right for your home.
Flow-sensor, ignition, scale and control-board fixes.
Clogged or slow drains cleared fast — no harsh chemicals.
High-pressure cleaning that blasts grease, roots and scale.
Camera diagnosis and trenchless repair of damaged laterals.
Roots and blockages cleared from your main sewer line.
Trenchless pipe bursting or a targeted dig that lasts decades.
HD camera locates the exact problem underground.
We stop the flood and repair burst pipes the same visit.
Non-invasive location of hidden water leaks before they spread.
Pinpoint and repair leaks under your concrete slab.
Repair or repipe for copper, PEX and old galvanized lines.
Safe repair and leak-testing of natural-gas and propane lines.
Repair leaking or broken main water-service lines.
Thaw and repair frozen, split pipes before they flood.
Drips, low water pressure and worn cartridges fixed fast.
Clogged, running, leaking and overflowing toilets repaired.
Jammed, humming or leaking disposals repaired or replaced.
Certified annual backflow testing and certification.
Same-day plumbing for restaurants, offices and retail.