Water heater replacement cost in Dallas-Fort Worth
A standard gas water heater runs about $1,550 to $3,450 installed here. Check your own quote against local rates in under a minute.
Check my quoteTypical water heater prices in Dallas-Fort Worth
Installed by a licensed plumber with the permit, attic, standard 6-year warranty. Add-ons like an expansion tank or FloodStop valve change the total, which the checker below accounts for.
Check your quote| Water heater | Normal range |
|---|---|
| Electric tank, 40 to 50 gal | $1,250 to $2,750typical $1,900 |
| Gas tank, 40 to 50 gal | $1,550 to $3,450typical $2,300 |
| Gas tank, 60 to 75 gal | $2,150 to $4,450typical $3,100 |
| Tankless, replacing tankless | $2,050 to $4,250typical $3,000 |
| Hybrid heat pump, 50 to 65 gal | $3,050 to $5,850typical $4,200 |
| Switch tank to tankless gas | $3,750 to $7,150typical $5,200 |
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- Low
- $1,550
- Typical
- $2,300
- High
- $3,450
Striped band is the normal range for a licensed plumber in Dallas-Fort Worth. Black line is typical. Red pin is your quote.
What goes into that range
| Gas tank, 40 to 50 gal, installed with permit | $1,300 to $2,800 |
| Attic access and carry-up | $250 to $650 |
| Normal range | $1,550 to $3,450 |
Ask before you sign
- Will you pull the city permit and schedule the inspection? It's required in Texas.
- What's your license number? I'd like to look it up.
- Is labor covered too, or only the unit? Ask how many years of labor warranty you get.
- Is haul-away of the old heater included?
- Are you replacing the gas connector and checking the vent? Most codes require a new flex connector.
- Does the price include a pan with a drain line to the outside, and a working shutoff?
- Should I add a FloodStop or auto shutoff valve? It's cheap insurance when the heater sits over or near finished space.
What moves the price
Two quotes for the same heater can be $1,500 apart. These six things explain most of the gap.
Attic access
Carrying a 150 lb tank up a pull-down ladder takes two people and more time.
+$250 to $650
Expansion tank
Needed on many homes with a pressure regulator. Protects the new tank from pressure spikes.
+$150 to $350
After-hours install
Same-day, night and weekend jobs carry a premium for on-call crews.
+$150 to $450
City permit
Required in nearly every Dallas-Fort Worth city. Already built into the ranges here.
Included
FloodStop valve
Shuts off the water if the pan senses a leak. Worth it over finished space.
+$175 to $425
Longer warranty
A 10 to 12 year tank is built heavier than a 6 year tank and priced that way.
+$100 to $700
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Your job: Gas tank, 40 to 50 gal, attic. Normal range $1,550 to $3,450.
Before you hire
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Yes. Texas requires a licensed plumber and a city permit for water heater replacement, even like-for-like. The plumber pulls the permit and schedules the inspection. A quote that skips the permit is cheaper for a reason.
How do I check a plumber's license?
Ask for their license number and look it up with the agency below. It takes about a minute.
Why do attic installs cost more?
Two people have to carry the old and new tanks through a pull-down ladder, and code requires a drain pan with a line to the outside, safe access and a solid platform. That adds labor and parts.
Should I repair or replace?
A leaking tank always means replacement. If the tank is over about 10 years old, replacing usually makes more sense than a big repair. Younger units with a bad thermostat, element or valve are often worth fixing.
Where do these prices come from?
They're estimates built from published 2026 installed-cost data for Dallas, Fort Worth and Collin County cities plus local permit rules. Your plumber's price depends on the exact unit, access and code items found on site.
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