Looking for a dependable team to install your new water heater? You're in the right place.
At Sewer Studs Plumbing & Drain, we specialize in water heater installation for homes throughout the Tampa Bay area. Whether your old unit has finally given out or you're upgrading to something more energy-efficient, we'll make sure you get the right system, installed safely and to code — with a firm written quote before we start.
Our water heater work is built around Tampa Bay homes. Running a small business or light commercial property? Ask us — we take on light commercial water heater work on request.
Our licensed and insured plumbers have years of experience with all types of water heaters and can help you make an informed decision that balances cost, performance, and long-term reliability.
There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to water heaters. We install:
We partner with trusted brands like Rheem, A.O. Smith, Bradford White, State, and others to ensure long-lasting performance and warranty coverage.
For a tank heater, start with the household, not the old tank:
Headcount is only half of it. What really decides the size is how much hot water runs at the same time — two morning showers, a load of laundry, and the dishwasher all at once is what a tank has to survive. That peak is what a heater's first-hour rating measures: how much hot water it can deliver in its busiest hour.
Tankless heaters are sized a different way: by flow, not gallons. Add up what runs together — a shower uses about 2 gallons a minute, a kitchen faucet about 1.5 — and the unit has to keep up with that total while it heats. Tampa Bay helps here: our groundwater is warm, so a tankless unit doesn't have to lift the temperature as far, and it delivers closer to its rated flow than the same unit would up north.
We size it with you before we quote, so the firm written quote is for the right heater — not a guess.
We make it easy to get your new water heater installed with a seamless, step-by-step process:
Permit requirements for a water heater replacement vary by jurisdiction. Where a permit is required, we pull it and handle the inspection. Either way, every install is done to code — expansion tank, T&P relief, and pan and drain where the installation calls for them.
Sometimes it's obvious — other times, it sneaks up on you. Here are signs your current unit may need replacement:
The cost test says the same thing in dollars: when a repair quote comes to a large share of a new unit's price (most replacements land between $1,848 and $3,290 when we supply the heater), replacement is usually the smarter money. If your heater is younger and the repair is small, we will say repair it instead: Water Heater Repair
We'll always give you an honest recommendation — even if repair is still an option.
When we supply the heater: most replacements land between $1,848 and $3,290 — based on 137 jobs we've actually done.
When you supply the heater: most installs land between $750 and $1,250 — based on 10 jobs we've actually done.
Where your install lands depends on the heater's size and type and what the job needs. You get a firm written quote before we start — no range games after the fact.
See the full price list: Plumbing Pricing in Tampa, FL
Swapping a tankless heater sounds simple — old unit off the wall, new unit on. The swap is the easy part; the connections around it decide the job. Here is how we run one:
Watch one of our crews run a full change-out, and read the whole walk-through here: Tankless Water Heater Replacement: What a Change-Out Actually Involves
Your new water heater carries an extended warranty ranging from 2 to 10 years, depending on the equipment and package — the manufacturer's warranty on the heater, backed by our workmanship. The exact warranty for your job is stated on your invoice.
Not sure if you should stick with a tank water heater or upgrade to tankless?
Here's a quick breakdown:
We'll walk you through the pros and cons and help you decide what's right for your home and lifestyle.
We proudly install water heaters in homes across:
Hillsborough County: Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Lutz, Apollo Beach, Valrico, Carrollwood
Pinellas County: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Largo, Seminole
Pasco County: Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, New Port Richey, Zephyrhills, Holiday
We know the plumbing codes, building layouts, and water usage patterns across the region — and we're fast, friendly, and local.
We also serve homeowners in Tampa, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, and Land O' Lakes.
We're a small, family-run plumbing business — not a franchise or corporate outfit. That means you get honest advice, quality workmanship, and friendly service every time.
Jason and his young apprentice were both extremely knowledgeable and did an excellent job replacing my broken water heater and fixing the loud knocking noise coming from my shower. They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and got everything fixed at a reasonable price. I'm so excited to finally enjoy a nice hot shower tonight! I'll definitely be using them again for future repairs and projects. Thank you!
I needed a hot water heater installed to save a closing on a fix and flip. Within 5 minutes I had a price and it scheduled for the very next day. Office is very polite and knowledgeable. The guys that came out were Dylan and Brandon and they were flawless with their work & very professional. This company down right exceeded expectations. I don't usually post reviews but this company deserved it. Keep up the great work guys
We have had Sewer Studs before and was pleasantly satisfied with them. I called Ricky and he came the same day to give us a quote and came the very next day to put in a water heater in my mother's house because she had no hot water. Ricky has a very uplifting personality and my mother was very impressed when he put on booties over his shoes because his shoes were dirty. All of the employees are very polite and did a wonderful job cleaning up Afterwards. We will for sure have them again if we need them and we will tell everyone about their expertise work. God Bless You all! Hulec's
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If your water heater is more than 8 to 12 years old, requires frequent repairs, produces rust-colored water, or shows signs of tank corrosion, replacement may be the more cost-effective long-term option. We provide professional water heater installation tailored to your household's needs.
When we supply the heater, most replacements land between $1,848 and $3,290 — based on 137 jobs we've actually done. When you supply the heater, most installs land between $750 and $1,250 — based on 10 jobs we've actually done. You get a firm written quote before we start.
Yes. The change-out in this video was exactly that — the homeowner had already purchased the new unit, and our crew handled the removal, the gas and water reconfiguration, and the install. One thing to know going in: even with the unit supplied, the connections around it may need work, like the seized gas connector we had to cut on this job.
Permit requirements for a water heater replacement vary by jurisdiction. Where a permit is required, we pull it and handle the inspection. Either way, every install is done to code — expansion tank, T&P relief, and pan and drain where the installation calls for them.
They're a valve kit fitted to the new unit before it goes on the wall. The isolation valves let the heater be shut off from the house's water on both sides, and the service ports are what allow the unit to be descaled in place as part of routine maintenance. Installing them during the change-out means future service is straightforward instead of a teardown.
By testing before firing. We turn the water on and check every connection under full pressure, then turn the gas on and test the gas piping for leaks. The unit only gets powered up, programmed, and fired after both sides pass. On this job, everything tested clean — no leaks on water or gas.
Give us a call at (813) 680-2284 — Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM — or fill out our contact form to schedule a free estimate. We'll help you get hot water flowing again — quickly and professionally.
Tell us what's going on and we'll be in touch shortly — usually within the hour during business hours.
