Water Heater Installation in Lake Stevens, WA
Tank or tankless, gas or electric — we size it right for your house and quote the full installed price before we start. Old tank hauled away.
50-gal tank installed, flat rate: Call for today's flat rate
Open daily 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Emergency line around the clock
We work here. We know the houses, the water, and the roads.
You hear the full price before we start. It doesn't change mid-job.
No work starts until you say yes to the number.
The right tank, sized for your house
A water heater is a 10-year decision, so the sizing matters more than the brand sticker. A 40-gallon tank that was fine for two people runs out fast with teenagers and a soaking tub — we hear that story a lot in the growing neighborhoods along 20th Street SE and around North Cove, where families have outgrown the original equipment. We ask about your household, your tubs, and how many showers run at once, then recommend tank or tankless with real numbers. The quote covers everything: the unit, labor, permit, and hauling the old tank away. No line items appearing on install day. We handle the permit and inspection, haul the old tank away for recycling, and test everything at full temperature before we leave — so the first shower after we're gone is a hot one.
How it works
- We size it.Household size, tubs, simultaneous showers — the actual hot water math.
- Tank vs. tankless, plainly.Upfront cost, energy use, and what fits your space. No upsell, just trade-offs.
- One flat installed quote.Unit, labor, permit, haul-away — the whole number, in writing.
- Install day.Old tank out, new unit in, connections to code, seismic straps per WA requirements.
- Permit sign-off and test.We handle the permit paperwork. Hot water verified before we leave.
Pricing
Flat rates, quoted before work begins. Here's the range of what we do on this kind of job:
| Job | Flat rate | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| 40-gal tank install (like-for-like) | Call for today's flat rate | Gas vs. electric, access, permit fees |
| 50-gal tank install (like-for-like) | Call for today's flat rate | Gas vs. electric, pan and drain requirements |
| Tankless water heater install | Call for today's flat rate | Venting changes, gas line upsizing, condensate drain |
Rates are flat and quoted before work begins. No overtime fees, no surprise add-ons.
Signs it's time for a new one
- Tank is 10+ years old
- Rusty or discolored hot water
- Water leaking from the tank itself
- Running out of hot water regularly
- Energy bills creeping up for no clear reason
Where we work
EBY Plumbing serves Lake Stevens and nearby neighborhoods:
- Frontier Village
- Hartford
- Machias
- Lake Cassidy
- downtown Lake Stevens
- the east and west shores of the lake
- the Ebey Slough area
Just outside these areas? Call anyway. We'll tell you straight whether we can get to you.
Common questions
Tank or tankless — which should I get?
Tankless gives endless hot water and takes less space, but costs more upfront and may need venting and gas line work. A tank is simpler and cheaper to install. We price both for your house so you can compare honestly.
What size tank do I need?
Roughly: 40 gallons for 1–2 people, 50 for 3–4. Big soaking tub or teenagers showering back-to-back? We'll size up. We ask before we quote.
How long does installation take?
A like-for-like tank swap is usually half a day. Tankless conversions take longer because of venting and gas work.
Do I need a permit?
Yes — water heater replacements require a permit here. We handle the paperwork and the inspection.
What happens to my old water heater?
We haul it away and recycle it. It's included in the quote, not an add-on.
Will the new one fit where the old one was?
We measure first. Newer high-efficiency tanks can be taller, which sometimes means a pan or platform adjustment — that's in the quote, not a surprise.
Talk to a real plumber, not a call center.
Call now for today's flat rate. You approve the price before any work starts.