Building, upgrading, adding a second unit, or converting to tankless? Our licensed Portland plumbers install new water heaters to Oregon code — permit pulled, inspection handled — with a free upfront estimate.
It helps to know which job you're booking:
If your old heater just died, the quickest path is our same-day replacement service. Planning an upgrade or conversion? You're in the right place.
We install and size every major type, gas or electric, and help you weigh upfront cost against efficiency and rebates.
Simple, affordable, reliable. Sized 40–80 gallons in gas or electric for steady whole-home hot water.
Endless hot water and wall-mounted space savings. We upsize the gas line and add sealed venting as needed. Tankless service
The most efficient choice and the biggest Energy Trust rebate. Needs a 240V circuit and adequate air space — ideal for many Portland homes.
Oregon requires water heater installs to be permitted and inspected, and done by a licensed contractor. A code-compliant install protects your warranty, your home insurance, and your resale — and prevents gas, carbon-monoxide, and pressure-vessel hazards.
As a licensed Oregon CCB contractor, we pull the City of Portland plumbing permit, install to the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code, and schedule the inspection so you don't have to. DIY or unpermitted installs commonly fail inspection and void manufacturer warranties.
Serving the City of Portland (Multnomah County).
| Standard tank install (50 gal) | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| Tankless install | $2,800 – $4,500 |
| Tank-to-tankless conversion | $3,500 – $7,000+ |
| Heat-pump / hybrid install (before rebates) | $1,800 – $3,500 |
Conversions cost more because of gas-line upsizing, new venting, and any electrical work. We give a free, upfront estimate and help you claim Energy Trust of Oregon, PGE and NW Natural rebates on qualifying high-efficiency units. (Rebate amounts change — we confirm current programs at install.)
Free in-home or phone assessment — we size the unit and recommend the right type.
We pull the permit and plan any gas, venting or electrical work for conversions.
Clean, code-compliant install with all required safety components.
We test, pass inspection, and register your manufacturer warranty.
Get a free, upfront estimate for a new install, upgrade, or tankless conversion — code-compliant, permit handled, with rebate help.
From the first call to a clean finish, our licensed Portland plumbers handle water heater installation with upfront, flat-rate pricing and no overtime fees — day, night, weekends and holidays.
Call (971) 386-1515Thinking about a conversion or upgrade? Call for a free assessment.
A standard tank install runs roughly $1,600–$2,300; tankless typically $2,800–$4,500; a tank-to-tankless conversion $3,500–$7,000+ due to gas-line, venting and electrical work. We give a free upfront estimate first.
Installation covers a new unit, upgrade, fuel or tank-to-tankless conversion, second heater, or relocation. Replacement is swapping a failed unit like-for-like — if your heater just died, see our water heater replacement page.
Yes — a City of Portland plumbing permit and inspection are required. As a licensed Oregon contractor we pull the permit and schedule the inspection so the install is code-compliant and your warranty stays valid.
Yes. A conversion usually needs a larger gas line, new sealed venting, and sometimes electrical work. We assess feasibility, size the unit by GPM, and handle the full conversion to code.
Yes. Electric-to-gas needs new gas and venting; switching to a heat-pump needs a 240V circuit and condensate drain. We evaluate your space and code requirements and quote the conversion.
It depends on household size and simultaneous demand — gallons for tanks (a 50-gallon suits most families of four) or GPM/first-hour rating for tankless. We size it during a free assessment.
New unit set, shutoffs and flex connectors, expansion tank, T&P valve, drain pan and condensate line, seismic strapping, dielectric unions, code-compliant venting, the permit and inspection, and old-unit haul-away when upgrading.
Major brands across tank, tankless and heat-pump — Bradford White, Rheem, A.O. Smith, Rinnai and Navien among them. We'll recommend the best fit for your home and budget.