Tankless Water Heater Installation
Endless hot water. No tank required.
Wes installs, replaces, and services tankless water heaters across the Front Range. Gas, propane, and electric. Sized right for your home or business the first time.
The honest version
A tank is not the only option.
Most Front Range homes are still running a 40 or 50 gallon tank that heats water around the clock whether you need it or not. When that tank goes, you have a real choice: replace it with the same thing, or step up to a tankless unit that heats water on demand and lasts twice as long. Both are legitimate answers depending on your home, your budget, and how you use hot water.
Wes sizes each job from scratch rather than guessing at a box off the shelf. He looks at your gas line capacity, venting situation, water usage, and whether your panel can handle an electric unit before he quotes anything. That is how you end up with a system that actually performs instead of one that runs out of hot water when two showers run at once.
How tankless works
Hot water when you turn the tap.
A tankless unit heats water as it flows through the heat exchanger, so there is no stored tank to run out and no standby heat loss burning gas all day to keep 50 gallons warm. When you open the hot tap, the burner fires. When you close it, it stops.
The tradeoff is flow rate. A tankless unit has a maximum gallons-per-minute output, and if your household runs showers, laundry, and dishes simultaneously you need a unit sized for that load. Wes calculates your peak demand before recommending a unit, so you get one that handles your real usage, not an average household’s.
- Gas & propane tankless
- Electric tankless units
- Whole-home & point-of-use
- Condensing models
- High-altitude rated units
- Multi-unit households
New installation
Starting fresh with tankless.
Installing a tankless unit where a tank heater used to live is more involved than swapping one box for another. The gas line often needs upsizing. Venting is different: most high-efficiency condensing tankless units use PVC pipe vented out a side wall, not the flue your old tank used. The condensate drain needs somewhere to go. And on older homes, the gas meter itself occasionally needs an upgrade to supply the burner’s demand.
Because Wes holds both a master plumber license and a plumbing contractor license, he handles all of it: gas line work, venting penetrations, electrical connections for the ignition, and whatever minor wall or ceiling work the vent routing requires. One contractor, one permit, one call.
- Gas line sizing & upgrade
- PVC vent installation
- Condensate drain routing
- Permit & inspection
- Electrical connections
- Existing line assessment
Replacement
Upgrading from a tank.
When a tank heater fails or reaches the end of its life, that is the natural moment to reconsider whether a replacement tank is the right move. Tankless units cost more upfront but last 15 to 20 years with basic maintenance, versus 8 to 12 for a tank. On a gas bill, eliminating standby heat loss adds up. And you recover the mechanical room floor space the tank was sitting on.
The conversion is not always simple, but Wes handles the whole scope: pulling the old unit, rerouting gas and water lines to the new location if needed, cutting new vent penetrations, running the condensate drain, and verifying everything is permitted and inspected before he hands it back. Reach out for a straight price before you decide.
- Tank-to-tankless conversion
- Old unit removal & disposal
- Gas rerouting if needed
- Vent penetration & routing
- Code-compliant installation
- Full permit & inspection
Why master plumber matters here
Gas work is not a side skill.
Tankless installations touch gas lines, combustion venting, and electrical circuits. Errors in any of those categories range from an underperforming unit to a carbon monoxide problem. A master plumber license means Wes can pull the permit, do the gas work himself, and have it inspected under his license. No subcontracting the gas portion to someone else while you wonder whether both pieces actually connect correctly.
The GC license adds another layer: when the vent routing needs to go through a finished wall or the gas line runs through framing, Wes handles that work directly rather than calling a separate contractor. See recent work in the gallery if you want a sense of the installs he runs.
- Master plumber license
- Plumbing contractor license
- Pulls own permits
- Gas line work included
- Combustion venting expertise
- Single point of accountability
How a tankless install goes
No surprises, no return visits.
Everything assessed and scoped before a tool comes out.
We assess first.
Gas line, venting path, water usage, and panel capacity. Sized to your actual home, not a generic spec sheet.
You get a straight price.
Full scope in writing before we start: unit, labor, gas work, venting, permit. No add-ons after the fact.
We install and inspect.
Permitted, inspected, and verified flowing before we leave. Manufacturer warranty intact.
Where we work
Littleton & the Front Range.
Based in Littleton, Wes covers about a hundred miles out: the Denver metro, the Front Range, and the mountain towns. High-altitude installations are no problem. See our full service areas, or call and we will tell you straight whether we reach you.
Call (303) 883-9075Straight answers
Questions we get a lot.
How much does a tankless water heater installation cost?
It depends on the unit, whether you need gas line work, venting changes, and permit fees in your jurisdiction. Wes will walk through the full scope and give you a written price before anything starts. Call (303) 883-9075 or reach out online for a straight number.
Will a tankless unit handle two showers at the same time?
It depends on the unit’s flow rate and your incoming water temperature. Colorado’s cold groundwater in winter reduces effective output, so sizing matters here more than in warmer climates. Wes calculates peak demand for your household before recommending a unit, so you know what you are getting before the install.
Do I need to upgrade my gas line?
Often, yes. A tankless unit draws more gas at peak than a tank heater, and many existing gas lines are undersized for the demand. Wes checks line size, pressure, and meter capacity as part of the assessment. If an upgrade is needed, it is included in the quote upfront.
What venting does a tankless unit require?
Most high-efficiency condensing tankless units use PVC pipe rather than a traditional flue. Venting typically exits through a side wall rather than the roof. Where the new vent goes and how it gets there depends on your home’s layout. Wes routes it properly and handles any wall penetrations as part of the install.
How long does a tankless water heater last?
With basic maintenance, a quality tankless unit lasts 15 to 20 years. A conventional tank heater typically lasts 8 to 12. The longer service life is one of the reasons the higher upfront cost often pencils out over time, especially on gas models where standby heat loss savings add up.
Do I need a permit for a tankless water heater installation?
Yes, in virtually every Colorado jurisdiction. Wes pulls the permit and schedules the inspection under his master plumber license. You do not have to chase any of that paperwork. The permitted, inspected installation also keeps the manufacturer warranty valid and protects you if you sell the home.
What maintenance does a tankless unit need?
The main task is descaling the heat exchanger, usually once a year in areas with hard water. Colorado water is moderately hard in most of the metro, so annual flushing is reasonable. Wes can show you how to do it yourself or come back and handle it. Either way it takes about 30 minutes and keeps the unit running at full efficiency.
Ready to go tankless?
Call Wes for a straight assessment and a written price before any decision. No pressure, no run-around.