10 Top-Rated Water Heater Plumbers in Houston, TX

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Houston gets its water from City of Houston, Houston Public Works (Drinking Water Operations); Main System PWS TX1010013, plus Kingwood and other separate systems, measured at 135.5 mg/L (hard on the USGS scale). Hard water speeds up sediment buildup in a tank, so flushing and anode checks matter more here. Replacing a water heater needs a permit. Below are the 10 top-rated plumbers serving Houston on our method, built Oct 14, 2026.

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Score out of 100. Google rating with review count.

10 Top-Rated Water Heater Plumbers in Houston, TX
#	Company	Best for	Google	Warranty	Score
1	John Moore Services	Best overall	4.7(20,181)	Terms on its site	88.3
2	Doug Turner Plumbing CO.		4.9(595)	Terms on its site	83.8
3	Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical		4.7(11,822)	Terms on its site	81.2
4	Air Tech of Houston AC & Plumbing		4.8(6,599)	Terms on its site	78.3
5	Du-West Total Plumbing		5.0(90)	None found	76.5
6	Village Plumbing, Air & Electric		4.8(10,910)	Terms on its site	76.5
7	Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning		4.7(4,404)	None found	74.9
8	Tradition Services	Strongest Google rating	4.9(713)	None found	73.9
9	Bradbury Brothers		4.8(6,636)	None found	73.2
10	Mission Air Conditioning & Plumbing		4.8(2,833)	None found	72.3

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#1

Best overall

John Moore Services

4.7 from 20,181 Google reviews · Based in Houston
What stands out
- Most Google reviews on this list (20,181)
- In business since 1965
- Lists warranty or guarantee terms on its website
Worth knowing
- 4.7 rating trails most companies on this list
License
M-38638verified

Founded
1965

Insurance on file
through 01/01/2027

Warranty
All water heater installations except Economy carry a 13-year labor warranty (Economy: 6-yr manufacturer warranty if maintained); John Moore Lifetime water heaters carry a Lifetime Unit Replacement Limited Warranty while the original purchaser owns the home; exclusions apply
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Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.7 from 20,181 reviews and 61 years in business.
- Google Google rating 4.7 from 20,181 reviews (as of Oct 14, 2026) Source
- Founded Operating since 1965 Source
- License Responsible Master Plumber of record at TSBPE: M-38638, licensed since 2008. TSBPE lists the last known company for each license holder; we matched this license to John Moore Services on 2026-10-14 using the license number on the company's own website. Source
- Insurance Certificate on file with TSBPE for this license through 01/01/2027 (checked 2026-10-14).
- Warranty All water heater installations except Economy carry a 13-year labor warranty (Economy: 6-yr manufacturer warranty if maintained); John Moore Lifetime water heaters carry a Lifetime Unit Replacement Limited Warranty while the original purchaser owns the home; exclusions apply
- Phone (713) 853-9881
- Coverage Data coverage: 85 of 85 measurable points
- Rating24.0 / 30
- Reviews15.0 / 15
- Years20.0 / 20
- License6.1 / 10
- PermitsNot measurable in this city
- Services6.0 / 6
- Warranty4.0 / 4
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
#2

Doug Turner Plumbing CO.

4.9 from 595 Google reviews · Based in Stafford
What stands out
- 4.9 Google rating from 595 reviews
- Says it was founded in 1987
- Lists warranty or guarantee terms on its website
Worth knowing
- Nothing flagged in the records we checked; still ask any plumber for a written quote
License
M-15354verified

Founded
1987 (company says)

Insurance on file
through 06/25/2027

Warranty
90-day warranty on labor and parts
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Full score breakdown and sources

Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.9 from 595 reviews and a stated founding year of 1987.
- Google Google rating 4.9 from 595 reviews (as of Oct 14, 2026) Source
- Founded Company states it was founded in 1987. Credit capped at 20 years until a second source confirms it Source
- License Responsible Master Plumber of record at TSBPE: M-15354, licensed since 1985. TSBPE lists the last known company for each license holder; we matched this license to Doug Turner Plumbing CO. on 2026-10-14 using the license number on the company's own website. Source
- Insurance Certificate on file with TSBPE for this license through 06/25/2027 (checked 2026-10-14).
- Warranty 90-day warranty on labor and parts
- Phone (281) 201-6065
- Coverage Data coverage: 85 of 85 measurable points
- Rating27.5 / 30
- Reviews12.0 / 15
- Years12.6 / 20
- License9.1 / 10
- PermitsNot measurable in this city
- Services6.0 / 6
- Warranty4.0 / 4
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
#3

Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical

4.7 from 11,822 Google reviews · Based in Houston
What stands out
- 11,822 Google reviews
- Says it was founded in 2000
- Lists warranty or guarantee terms on its website
Worth knowing
- 4.7 rating trails most companies on this list
License
M-20628verified

Founded
2000 (company says)

Insurance on file
through 10/01/2027

Warranty
Lifetime parts & labor warranty on gas and electric water heaters installed by Abacus: zero deductible, zero service fee/trip charge, covers tank, valves, pilot; complete details provided at time of estimate
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Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.7 from 11,822 reviews and a stated founding year of 2000.
- Google Google rating 4.7 from 11,822 reviews (as of Oct 14, 2026) Source
- Founded Company states it was founded in 2000. Credit capped at 20 years until a second source confirms it Source
- License Responsible Master Plumber of record at TSBPE: M-20628, licensed since 1999. TSBPE lists the last known company for each license holder; we matched this license to Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical on 2026-10-14 using the license number on the company's own website. Source
- Insurance Certificate on file with TSBPE for this license through 10/01/2027 (checked 2026-10-14).
- Warranty Lifetime parts & labor warranty on gas and electric water heaters installed by Abacus: zero deductible, zero service fee/trip charge, covers tank, valves, pilot; complete details provided at time of estimate
- Phone (713) 766-3605
- Coverage Data coverage: 85 of 85 measurable points
- Rating24.0 / 30
- Reviews15.0 / 15
- Years12.6 / 20
- License7.4 / 10
- PermitsNot measurable in this city
- Services6.0 / 6
- Warranty4.0 / 4
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
#4

Air Tech of Houston AC & Plumbing

4.8 from 6,599 Google reviews · Based in Houston
What stands out
- 4.8 Google rating from 6,599 reviews
- Says it was founded in 1985
- Lists warranty or guarantee terms on its website
Worth knowing
- Nothing flagged in the records we checked; still ask any plumber for a written quote
License
M-44203verified

Founded
1985 (company says)

Insurance on file
through 04/01/2027

Warranty
10 yr. Tank, Parts, and Labor warranty. On select units. Restrictions apply.
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Full score breakdown and sources

Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.8 from 6,599 reviews and a stated founding year of 1985.
- Google Google rating 4.8 from 6,599 reviews (as of Oct 14, 2026) Source
- Founded Company states it was founded in 1985. Credit capped at 20 years until a second source confirms it Source
- License Responsible Master Plumber of record at TSBPE: M-44203, licensed since 2022. TSBPE lists the last known company for each license holder; we matched this license to Air Tech of Houston AC & Plumbing on 2026-10-14 using the license number on the company's own website. Source
- Insurance Certificate on file with TSBPE for this license through 04/01/2027 (checked 2026-10-14).
- Warranty Water heater page: '10 yr. Tank, Parts, and Labor warranty. On select units. Restrictions apply.' Guarantee page terms are HVAC-focused
- Phone (832) 699-4685
- Coverage Data coverage: 85 of 85 measurable points
- Rating26.0 / 30
- Reviews15.0 / 15
- Years12.6 / 20
- License3.0 / 10
- PermitsNot measurable in this city
- Services6.0 / 6
- Warranty4.0 / 4
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
#5

Du-West Total Plumbing

5.0 from 90 Google reviews · Based in Pasadena · Du-West Total Plumbing, Inc.
What stands out
- In business since 1982
Worth knowing
- Only 90 Google reviews
- No warranty terms found on its website
License
M-36444verified

Founded
1982

Insurance on file
through 09/01/2027

Warranty
None found in writing
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Strongest factors: a Google rating of 5.0 from 90 reviews and 44 years in business.
- Google Google rating 5.0 from 90 reviews (as of Oct 14, 2026) Source
- Founded Operating since 1982 Source
- License Responsible Master Plumber of record at TSBPE: M-36444, licensed since 2003. TSBPE lists the last known company for each license holder; we matched this license to Du-West Total Plumbing (Du-West Total Plumbing, Inc.) on 2026-10-14 using the license number on the company's own website. Source
- Insurance Certificate on file with TSBPE for this license through 09/01/2027 (checked 2026-10-14).
- Phone (713) 475-0004
- Coverage Data coverage: 85 of 85 measurable points
- Rating27.0 / 30
- Reviews8.5 / 15
- Years18.8 / 20
- License6.9 / 10
- PermitsNot measurable in this city
- Services4.0 / 6
- Warranty0.0 / 4, not found
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
#6

Village Plumbing, Air & Electric

4.8 from 10,910 Google reviews · Based in Houston
What stands out
- 4.8 Google rating from 10,910 reviews
- Says it was founded in 1946
- Lists warranty or guarantee terms on its website
Worth knowing
- License holder of record was licensed recently
License
M-46347verified

Founded
1946 (company says)

Insurance on file
through 04/01/2027

Warranty
Tank and tankless water heater replacements: 1 year parts and labor (plus any manufacturer warranty); customer-supplied heaters 30 days labor only; plumbing repairs 90 days parts and labor; 1-year satisfaction guarantee
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Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.8 from 10,910 reviews and a stated founding year of 1946.
- Google Google rating 4.8 from 10,910 reviews (as of Oct 14, 2026) Source
- Founded Company states it was founded in 1946. Credit capped at 20 years until a second source confirms it Source
- License Responsible Master Plumber of record at TSBPE: M-46347, licensed since 2025. TSBPE lists the last known company for each license holder; we matched this license to Village Plumbing, Air & Electric on 2026-10-14 using the license number on the company's own website. Source
- Insurance Certificate on file with TSBPE for this license through 04/01/2027 (checked 2026-10-14).
- Warranty Tank and tankless water heater replacements: 1 year parts and labor (plus any manufacturer warranty); customer-supplied heaters 30 days labor only; plumbing repairs 90 days parts and labor; 1-year satisfaction guarantee
- Phone (281) 957-6221
- Coverage Data coverage: 85 of 85 measurable points
- Rating26.0 / 30
- Reviews15.0 / 15
- Years12.6 / 20
- License1.4 / 10
- PermitsNot measurable in this city
- Services6.0 / 6
- Warranty4.0 / 4
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
#7

Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning

4.7 from 4,404 Google reviews · Based in Houston
What stands out
- 4,404 Google reviews
- Says it was founded in 1979
Worth knowing
- No warranty terms found on its website
- 4.7 rating trails most companies on this list
License
M-38548verified

Founded
1979 (company says)

Insurance on file
through 01/01/2027

Warranty
None found in writing
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Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.7 from 4,404 reviews and a stated founding year of 1979.
- Google Google rating 4.7 from 4,404 reviews (as of Oct 14, 2026) Source
- Founded Company states it was founded in 1979. Credit capped at 20 years until a second source confirms it Source
- License Responsible Master Plumber of record at TSBPE: M-38548, licensed since 2008. TSBPE lists the last known company for each license holder; we matched this license to Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning on 2026-10-14 using the license number on the company's own website. Source
- Insurance Certificate on file with TSBPE for this license through 01/01/2027 (checked 2026-10-14).
- Phone (713) 868-9907
- Coverage Data coverage: 85 of 85 measurable points
- Rating24.0 / 30
- Reviews15.0 / 15
- Years12.6 / 20
- License6.1 / 10
- PermitsNot measurable in this city
- Services6.0 / 6
- Warranty0.0 / 4, not found
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
#8

Strongest Google rating

Tradition Services

4.9 from 713 Google reviews · Based in Tomball · Tradition Plumbing LLC
What stands out
- 4.9 Google rating from 713 reviews
Worth knowing
- No warranty terms found on its website
License
M-38983verified

Founded
2011

Insurance on file
through 05/01/2027

Warranty
None found in writing
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Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.9 from 713 reviews and 15 years in business.
- Google Google rating 4.9 from 713 reviews (as of Oct 14, 2026) Source
- Founded Operating since 2011 Source
- License Responsible Master Plumber of record at TSBPE: M-38983, licensed since 2009. TSBPE lists the last known company for each license holder; we matched this license to Tradition Services (Tradition Plumbing LLC) on 2026-10-14 using the license number on the company's own website. Source
- Insurance Certificate on file with TSBPE for this license through 05/01/2027 (checked 2026-10-14).
- Phone (346) 572-0600
- Coverage Data coverage: 85 of 85 measurable points
- Rating27.6 / 30
- Reviews12.3 / 15
- Years11.0 / 20
- License5.9 / 10
- PermitsNot measurable in this city
- Services6.0 / 6
- Warranty0.0 / 4, not found
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
#9

Bradbury Brothers

4.8 from 6,636 Google reviews · Based in Magnolia
What stands out
- 4.8 Google rating from 6,636 reviews
Worth knowing
- No warranty terms found on its website
License
M-42649verified

Founded
2010

Insurance on file
through 01/01/2027

Warranty
None found in writing
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Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.8 from 6,636 reviews and 16 years in business.
- Google Google rating 4.8 from 6,636 reviews (as of Oct 14, 2026) Source
- Founded Operating since 2010 Source
- License Responsible Master Plumber of record at TSBPE: M-42649, licensed since 2018. TSBPE lists the last known company for each license holder; we matched this license to Bradbury Brothers on 2026-10-14 using the license number on the company's own website. Source
- Insurance Certificate on file with TSBPE for this license through 01/01/2027 (checked 2026-10-14).
- Phone (281) 651-5484
- Coverage Data coverage: 85 of 85 measurable points
- Rating26.0 / 30
- Reviews15.0 / 15
- Years11.3 / 20
- License4.0 / 10
- PermitsNot measurable in this city
- Services6.0 / 6
- Warranty0.0 / 4, not found
Checked Oct 14, 2026.
#10

Mission Air Conditioning & Plumbing

4.8 from 2,833 Google reviews · Based in Houston · Mission A/C Home Services, L.L.C.
What stands out
- 4.8 Google rating from 2,833 reviews
Worth knowing
- No warranty terms found on its website
- Insurance certificate on file runs out 11/11/2026
License
M-41760verified

Founded
2013

Insurance on file
through 11/11/2026

Warranty
None found in writing
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Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.8 from 2,833 reviews and 13 years in business.
- Google Google rating 4.8 from 2,833 reviews (as of Oct 14, 2026) Source
- Founded Operating since 2013 Source
- License Responsible Master Plumber of record at TSBPE: M-41760, licensed since 2016. TSBPE lists the last known company for each license holder; we matched this license to Mission Air Conditioning & Plumbing (Mission A/C Home Services, L.L.C.) on 2026-10-14 using the license number on the company's own website. Source
- Insurance Certificate on file with TSBPE for this license through 11/11/2026 (checked 2026-10-14).
- Phone (281) 985-5129
- Coverage Data coverage: 85 of 85 measurable points
- Rating25.9 / 30
- Reviews14.9 / 15
- Years10.2 / 20
- License4.5 / 10
- PermitsNot measurable in this city
- Services6.0 / 6
- Warranty0.0 / 4, not found
Checked Oct 14, 2026.

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How the score works

Points per factor, out of the 85 we can measure in Houston, scaled to 100.

30Rating
15Reviews
20Years
10License
6Services
4Warranty

The full method

Google rating is blended toward 4.3 stars with 25 imaginary reviews (30 points), then Google review count (15), years in business (20), license tenure (10), the water heater services it lists (6) and a published written warranty (4). A company with no Google listing gets 0 for both Google factors. A company is listed only if at least 90% of those points come from records we checked, it scores at least 60, and any plumbing license its state requires is confirmed on the public lookup. A factor we could not check after two tries is estimated at the 25th percentile for Houston and marked as an estimate. BBB grades are not used. Google ratings were collected from Google search results on the date shown and will be re-checked.

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These companies passed our license and record checks and say they serve Houston, but we have no Google rating for them yet, so they are not scored. A to Z, not ranked. No company here pays us.

Trademark Home Services (Officium Group LLC) Based in Rosenberg · License TSBPE Responsible Master Plumber M-42625 · Operating since 2011
Weeks (Weeks Service Company Services, LLC) Based in League City · License TSBPE Responsible Master Plumber M-43756 · Company states it was founded in 1972

Before you hire in Houston

From city, county and utility sources, checked Oct 14, 2026

Water utilityCity of Houston, Houston Public Works (Drinking Water Operations); Main System PWS TX1010013, plus Kingwood and other separate systemsSource
Water hardness135.5 mg/L (hard on the USGS scale), 2025 water quality reportSource
Water heater permitRequired. Who may pull it: Master plumber registered with the City of Houston (state license registered with the City). Fee: $34.24 for the first three; $11.41 per heater thereafter (Minimum Permit Fee $97.56; page also states minimum $91.05); admin fee $33.56; inspection requiredSource
Gas utilityCenterPoint Energy Resources (natural gas), Houston Geographic Rate AreaSource

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John Moore Services

What stands out

Worth knowing

Doug Turner Plumbing CO.

What stands out

Worth knowing

Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical

What stands out

Worth knowing

Air Tech of Houston AC & Plumbing

What stands out

Worth knowing

Du-West Total Plumbing

What stands out

Worth knowing

Village Plumbing, Air & Electric

What stands out

Worth knowing

Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning

What stands out

Worth knowing

Tradition Services

What stands out

Worth knowing

Bradbury Brothers

What stands out

Worth knowing

Mission Air Conditioning & Plumbing

What stands out

Worth knowing

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