Updated September 2026 · Typical installed prices for Seattle, Tacoma and Everett-area homes
Most Puget Sound homeowners pay $1,400 to $3,200 for a tank water heater, installed. A typical project runs $135 – $225 an hour for a licensed plumber.
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Leaks, clogs, running toilets and faucet swaps.
Like-for-like 40 to 50 gallon gas or electric, with permit.
Endless hot water; may need gas or electrical upgrades.
Replaces old galvanized or polybutylene supply lines.
Most plumbers bill $135 to $225 an hour. Nights and weekends can cost 1.5 to 2 times more.
Galvanized or polybutylene pipes in older homes often mean bigger repairs.
Pipes behind finished walls or under slabs take longer to reach and patch.
Water heaters, repipes and sewer work need permits in most Puget Sound cities.
Ranges are typical installed prices for the Seattle–Tacoma–Everett area, checked against published local pricing (sources below). They’re for planning. Your written quote is the real number.
Most licensed plumbers charge about $135 to $225 an hour, and many add a $75 to $200 trip fee. Small repairs commonly land between $150 and $600.
A standard tank water heater usually costs $1,400 to $3,200 installed. Tankless units run about $2,500 to $6,500.
Full side-sewer replacements commonly run $10,000 to $32,000. Trenchless lining can cost $7,000 to $21,000 when the pipe qualifies.
Our typical range, $1,400–$3,200 for a tank water heater, installed, sits inside what local contractors and cost publishers report. Their numbers differ because each prices a different scope, finish level or home size.
A like-for-like 40 to 50 gallon tank water heater, removal of the old tank and code items such as straps and an expansion tank.
Moving the heater, venting changes, tankless or heat-pump upgrades, permit fees.
Prices checked September 30, 2026 by Clearview Home Guide.
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