Costs · July 2026

Water heater replacement cost in the DC metro area (2026)

Our actual installed ranges, not national averages. 40/50-gallon gas tank $2,000–$4,900; electric $1,900–$4,200; heat pump $10,000–$11,000. Every range includes the permit when required. We tell you which end of the range you’re on and why before work starts.

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Written by Amanda Casteel · COO Reviewed by Johnny Casteel · CEO · Master Plumber Updated 2026-07-17 VA Plumbing Lic. 2710075081 · Contractor Lic. 2705180998

What actually moves the price

Venting & code items

Gas venting condition; expansion tank, pan, and shutoff brought current when code requires.

Access

Basement utility room vs attic closet changes labor more than the tank sticker price.

How to read a quote

40/50-gal gas tank

$2,000 – $4,900 installed
40/50-gal electric tank

$1,900 – $4,200 installed
Heat pump water heater

$10,000 – $11,000 installed

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FAQs

Can you quote an exact price over the phone?

Only a ballpark. Access, venting, and code items decide the range — we confirm flat-rate on site.

Is the permit included?

Yes when a permit is required — baked into the ranges above.

Where do you serve?

Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, and mapped MD/DC corridors. Confirm your address when you book.

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Call (703) 214-2551 or request service — we diagnose first and quote flat-rate before work whenever the fault is clear.

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