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Water Heater Installation in San Antonio, TX

Gas and electric tank water heaters installed the same day in most cases, permitted, with the old tank hauled away.

Call or text, 24/7(210) 756-3144
  • Priced before we start
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  • Open 24/7
  • Work guaranteed
New tank water heater installed in a garage
New tank water heater installed in a garage, Lone Star Plumber & Drain

How the job goes

Water Heater Installation, explained

We size the heater to your household, then install it with correct venting, a drain pan, a properly routed relief valve discharge, a sediment trap on gas units, and an expansion tank where required.

We pull the permit, test everything, and explain how to flush the tank yearly.

From recent Lone Star jobs

Rheem water heater installed in a closet
Rheem water heater installed in a closet
Water heater installed in a utility room
Water heater installed in a utility room
Gas water heater with venting in a closet
Gas water heater with venting in a closet

What changes the price

What goes into a water heater installation quote

Every job is quoted flat after we see it. These are the things that move the number.

FactorWhy it matters
Fuel and sizeGas versus electric and tank size set the unit cost.
LocationAttic installs take longer than garage installs.
Code updatesExpansion tanks, drain pans, and venting may need upgrading.
In business
Family-owned and veteran-owned, serving San Antonio since 2017
Owner
Brad Perkins, raised in the trade in San Antonio
Languages
English and Spanish. Se habla espaƱol.
Pricing
Flat-rate pricing, no-pressure sales. Call to talk.
Warranty
Warranty on all work
Availability
Calls answered 24/7, 365 days a year

How a visit works

Four steps, one price

  1. 1Call or textAnswered 24/7. We ask what you are seeing and how to shut off water or gas if needed.
  2. 2DiagnoseWe find the actual cause, with a camera, gauge, or photo you can see.
  3. 3Flat quoteYou get one price and decide. No hourly meter.
  4. 4Fix and guaranteeWork done, tested, site cleaned, workmanship guaranteed.

Hot water in San Antonio

Water Heater Installation in San Antonio: local factors

San Antonio's hard water shortens tank life through sediment buildup. Many homes here have heaters in the garage or attic. Attic installs need a drain pan and proper discharge so a failure does not come through the ceiling. Water heater replacements in the city require a permit, which we pull.

We work from 8666 Huebner Rd and cover the Medical Center, Leon Valley, Castle Hills, Shavano Park, Helotes, Alamo Ranch, Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, and the surrounding communities, around the clock.

Questions

Water Heater Installation FAQ

How long does installation take?

Usually two to four hours for a like-for-like replacement.

Do you pull the permit?

Yes, on every installation.

A leak costs more every hour it runs.

Shut the supply off if you can reach the valve, then call. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call (210) 756-3144