When repair isn't worth it, we make replacement fast and painless. We deliver, install, and haul away — same-day in most cases — with upfront pricing and no diagnostic fee.
Water heater replacement is the most common job we do in Portland. Your tank has reached the end of its life — it is leaking, rusting, failing to heat, or you have been told it needs to go. You need a licensed contractor who can remove the old unit, install the right replacement, pull the required permit, and restore your hot water — ideally the same day you call.
That is what PDX Water Heater Pros does. We have completed thousands of water heater replacements across Portland since 2009 — Oregon CCB #229847, every job permitted and inspected. We carry replacement units on our trucks for the most common tank sizes in Portland homes, which means many replacements are completed the same day without a parts order.
There are situations where repair is the right call — and situations where only replacement makes sense. We will always tell you which one you are in before you spend a dollar:
If you are unsure whether repair or replacement is right for your situation, call us at (971) 351-8342. We assess the unit, give you both numbers, and make an honest recommendation — with no commission or financial incentive either way.
Water heater replacement cost in Portland depends on unit type, size, and whether you are replacing like-for-like or changing fuel type or style. Our flat-rate installed pricing (permit and inspection included) in Portland for 2026:
All Portland water heater replacements require a City of Portland BDS plumbing permit. We pull every permit, schedule the mandatory city inspection, remove and haul away your old unit, and leave your utility room clean. Everything is included in the price we quote before starting. Call (971) 351-8342 for a same-day assessment and replacement quote.
We carry the most common Portland tank sizes on our trucks. Many replacements are completed the same day you call — hot water restored before you go to bed.
Every Portland water heater replacement requires a BDS permit and city inspection. We handle both — included in your flat-rate price, never a separate charge.
We disconnect, remove, and properly dispose of your old water heater. No trips to the recycling center, no unit left sitting in your garage.
Unit, labor, permit, old unit haul-away — one price, quoted before we start. No itemized surprises. No trip charge on top.
We tell you when repair is the smarter financial choice. Our technicians do not work on commission — you get an honest recommendation, not a sales pitch.
Replacing with a qualifying tankless or heat pump water heater? You may be eligible for Oregon Energy Trust rebates up to $800. We identify what you qualify for upfront.
Fast, permitted, and done the same day in most cases — here is how Portland water heater replacement works.
Call (971) 351-8342 or submit a quote request. We ask about your current unit, household size, and whether hot water is out completely — and confirm availability for today.
Your technician assesses the unit and confirms replacement is the right call. You receive a complete installed price before any work begins.
We remove the old unit, install the new one, connect gas or electrical, run seismic strapping, commission the system, and test the hot water before leaving.
We pull the BDS permit, schedule city inspection, haul away the old unit, and leave you with full documentation and a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Call us now for a free quote or same-day service. No diagnostic fee, flat-rate pricing, Oregon CCB #229847.