When a tankless water heater is the better buy
Tankless is not right for every house. These are the cases where it usually pays.
- Hot water runs out mid-shower
- The tank takes floor space you need
- A house that sits empty between visits
- A tank that failed early on well water
- You want the unit up off a wet floor
- You are adding a bathroom
What a proper tankless water heater install includes
Most tankless complaints trace back to a shortcut at installation. These are the parts we never skip.
A real load calculation
Sized on how much hot water your household draws at once, not on the square footage of the house.
Gas line and venting
A tankless unit draws far more gas at once than a tank does, so it usually needs a larger line and its own venting. We do both, to code, as part of the job.
Water treatment first
Hard well water scales a heat exchanger fast. We test the water and tell you if treatment should come first.
Valves and a service plan
Isolation valves go on at install so the unit can be descaled properly, and we set the maintenance schedule before we leave.
Why Shore homeowners have us install their tankless water heaters
Certified fitters, the gas work in-house, and a price agreed before anything starts.
Certified on the brands we fit
Rinnai and Navien certified installers, so the warranty stands and the unit is set up the way the maker intends.
Gas and venting in-house
The gas line upsize and the venting are done by our own crew, so nothing waits on a subcontractor.
No surprise on the invoice
You approve a written estimate before work begins. If the job needs something we did not see coming, we stop and talk to you first.
Guaranteed in writing
2-year workmanship
Our guarantee on the labor, on every job we do.
Manufacturer warranty
Passed through to you in full on everything we install.
100% satisfaction
If it is not right, we come back and make it right.
Questions We Get Asked About Tankless Water Heater Installation
What people ask before switching to tankless.
How much does a tankless water heater cost installed?
Typically $4,000 to $7,500 on the Shore: $1,300 to $2,800 for the unit and the rest for labor, venting, gas line, and permit. Our tankless cost guide breaks it down.
How soon can you come out?
Often the same day, and usually within the week. We work 8:00am to 9:00pm, seven days a week, so evening and weekend visits count too. Book online or call (757) 824-9862 for a time.
Will my gas line support a tankless water heater?
Often it needs an upgrade, because a tankless unit draws far more gas at once than a tank does. We assess the line and handle the gas work and venting as part of the install.
Is a tankless water heater worth it compared with a tank?
It depends on how much hot water the household uses, and larger families see the benefit soonest. A tank runs $1,800 to $3,600 installed and lasts 10 to 12 years. See tank or tankless for the full comparison.
Can you replace a tankless water heater that is already there?
Yes. We replace tankless units whoever fitted them, and we check the gas line, venting and water treatment at the same time so the new one does not fail the same way.
Choose the job you need
- Tank installation and replacement: New 40 and 50 gallon tanks, fitted to code
- Tank repair and maintenance: No hot water, leaks, flushes, and anode rods
- Tankless installation: Sizing, gas line, and venting, done in-house
- Tankless repair and descaling: Error codes, output drops, annual descaling
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Ready for a steady hand?
Book with our team, or call us seven days a week from 8am to 9pm.
Call (757) 824-9862