Water Heater Installation
Water heater installation across the DMV by a licensed Master Plumber. Serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia from Suitland, MD.
When a water heater finally quits, you want it replaced right the first time, by someone who knows the code and keeps your warranty intact. That is what we do. Brandon has installed more water heaters across the DC metro than he can count, tank and tankless, gas and electric.
We size the unit to your household, haul the old one away, and set the new one up clean so you get hot water back the same day whenever we can.
What we install
A water heater is not a one-size job. The right unit depends on your home’s fuel, your hot-water demand, and how much room you have. We walk you through the options honestly before we quote a price, and we install on most major brands so your manufacturer warranty stays good.
- Standard tank water heaters, gas and electric
- Tankless (on-demand) units that never run out and save floor space
- Direct-swap replacements for a failed unit, same day when possible
- Code-compliant venting, gas, and connections, permitted where required
- Old unit hauled away and the space left clean
What to expect on the day
We work on your property the way we would want someone to work on ours. Before anything gets taken apart, we take a careful look and explain in plain terms what is really causing the problem. You get a price and approve it before the work starts. The mess is ours to deal with. When the repair is done and tested, we pick up after ourselves and make sure you are comfortable with how everything works. Customers mention that part in their reviews, and we take it as about the best compliment there is.
A licensed Master Plumber and a price you agree to before work begins: that is every visit, and we clean up before we go. Reach out with the details and we will get back to you, or call day or night. If you would like to see the work before you decide, our gallery has photos of jobs we have done.
Sized right, installed to code
A water heater installed by someone cutting corners is a call-back waiting to happen. We do the venting, the gas or electrical, and the connections to code, then we test it before we leave.
Not sure whether to go tank or tankless? We give you a straight answer based on your house, not on what makes us the most money.
- Right-sized for your household demand
- Most major brands, warranty kept intact
- Tested and cleaned up before we go
Why the DMV calls Jackson Plumbing
Our motto is no job too big, no job too small, and we mean both halves of it. We come out for a running toilet with the same care we bring to a sewer line replacement or a commercial restroom. Every job gets a real person on the phone at any hour and an honest price before we start. A small call is often how a long relationship with a customer starts.
Jackson Plumbing is a local business, and the people we work for are our neighbors in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. That keeps us honest. The customer whose water heater we replaced might be standing next to you in line at the grocery store, and word gets around. So we explain what is wrong in plain terms, recommend the option that makes sense, and keep the bill fair. Neighbor-to-neighbor referrals fill a lot of our calendar.
A lot of plumbing work needs a permit, and a permit needs a properly licensed plumber behind it. Jackson Plumbing is a licensed Master Plumber, license PLM40000116, with Maryland license 109495, Virginia license 2710083375, and WSSC credential P-83640, plus ASSE certification and a BBB A-rating. So when your job calls for a permit and an inspection, we handle both correctly, and the work holds up for years after the inspector leaves.
Brandon learned early that a plumber’s name travels faster than his truck, and he still runs the business that way. If something we repaired or installed gives you trouble, we come back and make it right. One bad job can undo years of referrals, so we would rather spend extra time on yours than hurry off to the next address.
Honest pricing, no hidden fees
Ethics is one of the five values Brandon built this shop on, and on a bill it looks like this: if a repair will hold, we recommend the repair. A dripping faucet can usually be fixed with a new cartridge. A water heater with a bad thermostat can often be fixed without swapping the tank. When something truly has to be replaced, we explain why in plain language and show you the worn part. Either way, the price is set before we start and it does not grow while we work. We would rather give up the bigger ticket than lose your trust over it. For an honest read on what you are dealing with, call (202) 840-1998 any hour or tell us about the problem and Brandon will get back to you.
See Why Clients Recommend Us
Brandon Jackson is one of the best plumbers I have ever met. He is professional, honest…
Celestine RobinsonGoogle ReviewsHe is a man of his word. He shows up when he says he is coming and he cleans up behind himself.
T. T.Google ReviewsTheir service was prompt, professional, and reliable. The pricing was fair, with no hidden fees.
Wesline ReynaGoogle ReviewsBrandon was extremely knowledgeable and professional from the moment he arrived.
M. Owens JonesGoogle ReviewsStraight Answers
How long does a water heater install take?
Most standard tank swaps are done in a few hours. A first-time tankless install or a fuel conversion takes longer because of the venting and gas work. We give you a real time window before we start.
Should I get a tank or a tankless water heater?
A tankless unit heats water on demand, never runs out, and frees up floor space, but costs more up front. A tank is cheaper to install and fine for most homes. We tell you honestly which fits your house and your budget.
Do you install on my brand?
We install and service most major water heater brands, which keeps your manufacturer warranty intact. Tell us what you have or what you are considering and we will confirm.
Can you install it the same day?
Often, yes. If it is a straight replacement of a common unit, we can usually get your hot water back the same day. Call (202) 840-1998 and we will tell you what is realistic.
Are you licensed to do the gas and venting?
Yes. Jackson Plumbing is a licensed Master Plumber (PLM40000116). We handle the gas, venting, and connections to code and pull permits where the county requires them.
Need a plumber you can trust?
Nearly three decades in the trade, and the bill matches the quote. Give us a call, day or night.