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Water heater installers and replacers in Monroe

Avatar for Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Charlotte
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Charlotte
9305-G Monroe Rd.
4.75(
71
)
Approved Pro
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Charlotte
9305-G Monroe Rd.
4.75(
71
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
318 local quotes requested

We pride our company, on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"Prompt, friendly, honest, fair, and preformed quality workmanship!"

BRUCE C on May 2025

We pride our company, on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"Prompt, friendly, honest, fair, and preformed quality workmanship!"

BRUCE C on May 2025


Avatar for Superior Plumbing and Drains
Superior Plumbing and Drains
1506 Miller Street
4.66(
358
)
Approved Pro
Superior Plumbing and Drains
1506 Miller Street
4.66(
358
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
149 local quotes requested

At Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC, we prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring every plumbing project is completed with expertise and precision. With years of experience, our skilled team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, backed by honesty and a commitment to customer satisfaction. We proudly serve Monroe, NC, Gastonia, NC, and surrounding areas, including Union County, the Charlotte metro, Gaston and Cleveland counties, and parts of upper York County, SC. Our services include: - Plumbing Installation & Repair - 24/7 Emergency Services - Drain Services & Jetting - Tankless Water Heaters - Water Filtration Systems - Leak Detection & Repairs - Water Heater Services For a consultation or estimate, call us today: 📍 Monroe/Charlotte area: (704) 289-6858 📍 Gaston area: (704) 813-2888 We look forward to serving you!

"Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable folks."

Andy J on March 2025

At Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC, we prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring every plumbing project is completed with expertise and precision. With years of experience, our skilled team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, backed by honesty and a commitment to customer satisfaction. We proudly serve Monroe, NC, Gastonia, NC, and surrounding areas, including Union County, the Charlotte metro, Gaston and Cleveland counties, and parts of upper York County, SC. Our services include: - Plumbing Installation & Repair - 24/7 Emergency Services - Drain Services & Jetting - Tankless Water Heaters - Water Filtration Systems - Leak Detection & Repairs - Water Heater Services For a consultation or estimate, call us today: 📍 Monroe/Charlotte area: (704) 289-6858 📍 Gaston area: (704) 813-2888 We look forward to serving you!

"Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable folks."

Andy J on March 2025


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Griffith Contracting & The Cabinet Guys
4004 Sardis Dr
5.00(
31
)
Approved Pro
Griffith Contracting & The Cabinet Guys
4004 Sardis Dr
5.00(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
516 local quotes requested

Griffith Contracting has over 25 years of experience in the furniture and cabinet building industry, as well as 15 years of experience in building & remodeling. We only use the very best sub contractors available that have been trusted by our company for years. We use one licensed electrician and one plumber. Our Services range from custom cabinets and factory cabinets, Kitchen and Bathroom remodels, custom book shelves, custom walk in closets, and custom basement and garage remodels. From demolition to the finished product. We understand that time is a precious thing that is held high. We are on time for you and keep you home clean during projects from start to finish. Please call us so that we can get started on your project!

"We contracted with Ed Griffith and his Cabinet Guys to remodel our kitchen in Dec 2019 - Jan 2020. The process and results were outstanding! While researching various contractors / remodelers, we wondered if Ed and his team could be as good as his 5-star reviews, but we were very impressed from our first meeting. Ed's craftmanship and precision were evident throughout the remodel. In the beginning, he explained that his team hand makes the cabinets for our desired kitchen footprint, guides us to choose the cabinet door design, tells us various places to shop for stone ( we chose quartz) for the countertop & island, and places to shop for backsplash tile. From looking at HGTV shows, we expected "demo day" to be a dusty, loud, and messy experience, but there was no mess at all. Ed and his team carefully dismantled the cabinets so that they could be donated to a charity. After every day of the process, Ed or his tradesmen cleaned up the kitchen area and the garage area (the staging area). It was particularly dusty when the stone was cut onsite for the kitchen sink and stovetop, but his workmen not only vacuumed the floors, they wiped the kitchen floor with cloths. Every tradesman (electricians, plumbers, stone workers, etc.) was excellent, and all of them had high praise for Ed. There were a few "surprises" (such as our walls and bar wall aren't perfectly straight), but Ed always knew how to handle the situation. We liked the fact that he was always calm and knowledgeable on every subject. In conclusion, the results were better than we expected. For example, we didn't expect that the inside of each cabinet door had a similar design to what was on the front side. We also didn't expect that the sides of the island and the bar wall would have a nice design. We also didn't expect that Ed and his team would vacuum and wipe out every drawer to minimize our cleanup effort. We highly recommend Ed for any remodeling need, and we plan to use his services in the future."

Donald C on February 2020

Griffith Contracting has over 25 years of experience in the furniture and cabinet building industry, as well as 15 years of experience in building & remodeling. We only use the very best sub contractors available that have been trusted by our company for years. We use one licensed electrician and one plumber. Our Services range from custom cabinets and factory cabinets, Kitchen and Bathroom remodels, custom book shelves, custom walk in closets, and custom basement and garage remodels. From demolition to the finished product. We understand that time is a precious thing that is held high. We are on time for you and keep you home clean during projects from start to finish. Please call us so that we can get started on your project!

"We contracted with Ed Griffith and his Cabinet Guys to remodel our kitchen in Dec 2019 - Jan 2020. The process and results were outstanding! While researching various contractors / remodelers, we wondered if Ed and his team could be as good as his 5-star reviews, but we were very impressed from our first meeting. Ed's craftmanship and precision were evident throughout the remodel. In the beginning, he explained that his team hand makes the cabinets for our desired kitchen footprint, guides us to choose the cabinet door design, tells us various places to shop for stone ( we chose quartz) for the countertop & island, and places to shop for backsplash tile. From looking at HGTV shows, we expected "demo day" to be a dusty, loud, and messy experience, but there was no mess at all. Ed and his team carefully dismantled the cabinets so that they could be donated to a charity. After every day of the process, Ed or his tradesmen cleaned up the kitchen area and the garage area (the staging area). It was particularly dusty when the stone was cut onsite for the kitchen sink and stovetop, but his workmen not only vacuumed the floors, they wiped the kitchen floor with cloths. Every tradesman (electricians, plumbers, stone workers, etc.) was excellent, and all of them had high praise for Ed. There were a few "surprises" (such as our walls and bar wall aren't perfectly straight), but Ed always knew how to handle the situation. We liked the fact that he was always calm and knowledgeable on every subject. In conclusion, the results were better than we expected. For example, we didn't expect that the inside of each cabinet door had a similar design to what was on the front side. We also didn't expect that the sides of the island and the bar wall would have a nice design. We also didn't expect that Ed and his team would vacuum and wipe out every drawer to minimize our cleanup effort. We highly recommend Ed for any remodeling need, and we plan to use his services in the future."

Donald C on February 2020


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Premier home designs LLC
7945 Miami Church Road
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Premier home designs LLC
7945 Miami Church Road
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1072 local quotes requested

We specialize in bathroom remodeling. We are a Veteran owned company that takes great pride in our 20+ years experience, quality of work, and customer satisfaction that we provide in order to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish of any project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how big or small the job. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"We are completely happy and pleased with the word done at our home by Tier 1 Home Solutions, LLC. The crew from Tier 1 did a fantastic job replacing our entire roof, and even went the second mile by helping us deal with some rotting issues that were discovered during their work with us. We were not only pleased with the roof replacement, we can't say enough about the clean-up job done by Tier 1 after the roof replacement. Sometimes contractors don't do a great job cleaning up around the home after work has been done, but Tier 1 made sure everything around the house was cleaned up and neat before they departed. We highly recommend the Tier 1 Home Solutions company, and we are grateful for the roofing work they completed for us. It feels great to have a brand new quality roof that looks just great!"

Lee J on September 2024

We specialize in bathroom remodeling. We are a Veteran owned company that takes great pride in our 20+ years experience, quality of work, and customer satisfaction that we provide in order to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish of any project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how big or small the job. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"We are completely happy and pleased with the word done at our home by Tier 1 Home Solutions, LLC. The crew from Tier 1 did a fantastic job replacing our entire roof, and even went the second mile by helping us deal with some rotting issues that were discovered during their work with us. We were not only pleased with the roof replacement, we can't say enough about the clean-up job done by Tier 1 after the roof replacement. Sometimes contractors don't do a great job cleaning up around the home after work has been done, but Tier 1 made sure everything around the house was cleaned up and neat before they departed. We highly recommend the Tier 1 Home Solutions company, and we are grateful for the roofing work they completed for us. It feels great to have a brand new quality roof that looks just great!"

Lee J on September 2024


Avatar for E. R. Plumbing Services
E. R. Plumbing Services
11345 Allen Station Dr
4.72(
668
)
Approved Pro
E. R. Plumbing Services
11345 Allen Station Dr
4.72(
668
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
1118 local quotes requested

E.R. Services formally known as E.R Plumbing Services. The company has been in business since 1997 servicing the community and truly lives by the motto "Service Once, Client for Life". We offer 24/7 Plumbing Service in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. The owner and team are very active in the community through the WSOC Family Focus Program and Do Good With Dave initiatives. Call us now at (704) 846-5371 for 100% guarantee remarkable plumbing services. Don't forget to check out our reviews.

"ER Plumbing went out of their way to find and repair a leak in a gas line so we could have our service restored before the weekend."

Steven S on May 2025

E.R. Services formally known as E.R Plumbing Services. The company has been in business since 1997 servicing the community and truly lives by the motto "Service Once, Client for Life". We offer 24/7 Plumbing Service in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. The owner and team are very active in the community through the WSOC Family Focus Program and Do Good With Dave initiatives. Call us now at (704) 846-5371 for 100% guarantee remarkable plumbing services. Don't forget to check out our reviews.

"ER Plumbing went out of their way to find and repair a leak in a gas line so we could have our service restored before the weekend."

Steven S on May 2025


Avatar for MyNewFloor.com
MyNewFloor.com
1820 Westinghouse Blvd Ste L
4.42(
334
)
Approved Pro
MyNewFloor.com
1820 Westinghouse Blvd Ste L
4.42(
334
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
1253 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

A premier flooring company in the Carolinas, MyNewFloor.com was founded by a talented, design savvy professional with 15 years of experience in designing and installing a variety of flooring products. Our company is built on the principles of honesty, quality, craftsmanship, and a sincere effort to provide 100% customer satisfaction! You can be sure that only our professional, knowledgeable and experienced installers will complete all the work for you. We do not sub-contract any of our projects.

"LVP looks great and tile in the kitchen look great but the trim and baseboards were not finished and I had to have another contractor come in and install them. The stairwell was sanded and stained and I was told they could match the stain for the stairs to the LVP and that wasn’t true either. The stairs came out pink. Now I’m having another contractor come in and fix. I would not recommend to a friend."

Diana V on January 2025

A premier flooring company in the Carolinas, MyNewFloor.com was founded by a talented, design savvy professional with 15 years of experience in designing and installing a variety of flooring products. Our company is built on the principles of honesty, quality, craftsmanship, and a sincere effort to provide 100% customer satisfaction! You can be sure that only our professional, knowledgeable and experienced installers will complete all the work for you. We do not sub-contract any of our projects.

"LVP looks great and tile in the kitchen look great but the trim and baseboards were not finished and I had to have another contractor come in and install them. The stairwell was sanded and stained and I was told they could match the stain for the stairs to the LVP and that wasn’t true either. The stairs came out pink. Now I’m having another contractor come in and fix. I would not recommend to a friend."

Diana V on January 2025


JFK CONSTRUCTION, INC
8226 PENCE ROAD
3.89(
36
)
Approved Pro
JFK CONSTRUCTION, INC
8226 PENCE ROAD
3.89(
36
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
327 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

We provide custom remodeling especially interior renovations and larger projects, like additions, porches or kitchens, often include multi-trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, etc,) which we schedule and coordinate project management of the complete process. We have a professional team of craftsman and been working in the Charlotte Metro area for over 40 years (since 1979).

"Terrible to work with.Took much longer to build than was quoted. Concrete inspection failed twice. As a result the floor is not level and is out of square. Framing inspection failed. To save costs, we said we would stain the wood. We thought all of the wood was provided which we stained. Then more wood was brought in which they installed without first letting us stain it. We had to stain the main beam once it was installed because of their poor communication. Framers removed the attaching house roof & left it uncovered. It rained that night and we had rain in our kitchen and living room. Ceiling & walls had to be redone. Painter they hired was a poor communicator. Never came when he said he would. When he did come, he managed to paint our kitchen curtains and painted shut one of the ceiling kitchen vents. Left his equipment for days in our porch area, kept saying he would be by to pick it up. The only time Fred came by was to pick up payments, never checked the quality of work done by his employees. We could go on, but there was not much good to report about this contractor. Stay away from!"

Dave S on August 2020

We provide custom remodeling especially interior renovations and larger projects, like additions, porches or kitchens, often include multi-trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, etc,) which we schedule and coordinate project management of the complete process. We have a professional team of craftsman and been working in the Charlotte Metro area for over 40 years (since 1979).

"Terrible to work with.Took much longer to build than was quoted. Concrete inspection failed twice. As a result the floor is not level and is out of square. Framing inspection failed. To save costs, we said we would stain the wood. We thought all of the wood was provided which we stained. Then more wood was brought in which they installed without first letting us stain it. We had to stain the main beam once it was installed because of their poor communication. Framers removed the attaching house roof & left it uncovered. It rained that night and we had rain in our kitchen and living room. Ceiling & walls had to be redone. Painter they hired was a poor communicator. Never came when he said he would. When he did come, he managed to paint our kitchen curtains and painted shut one of the ceiling kitchen vents. Left his equipment for days in our porch area, kept saying he would be by to pick it up. The only time Fred came by was to pick up payments, never checked the quality of work done by his employees. We could go on, but there was not much good to report about this contractor. Stay away from!"

Dave S on August 2020


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Water Doctor
5590 Sapp Rd
4.73(
22
)
Approved Pro
Water Doctor
5590 Sapp Rd
4.73(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
164 local quotes requested

We are a full service well drilling, well pump, and water treatment company. We offer free pump inspections on site, and we also offer free water quality tests for the inside of the home. Currently we have 4 dedicated crews to handle service calls, well pump repairs and replacements, and new well exploration and drilling services. We install re-pressurization systems to boost water pressure and septic pumps. We also have dedicated personnel who are available 24hrs a day to handle water emergencies, for example, no water in the house, damaged or faulty pumping systems, or contaminated or hindered water supply to the premises. We do all of our work in house, and do not subcontract. We offer free estimates and inspections and there is no charge for our visit to the house. We are a family owned and operated business and pride ourselves in a high level of integrity and professionalism.

"We called the Water Doctor after waking up with no water. We came to find that our pump needed replaced. A local competitor gave us a quote, we called to get a second quote. The Water Doctor cut that initial companies quote in half. They set up an appointment for the next morning, the well was fixed quickly and efficiently. Frank even fixed a potential future problem. So refreshing to find an honest local company that offers quality service. The Water Doctor will be our go to company from now on for well needs. Very professional and friendly service."

Mike B on November 2023

We are a full service well drilling, well pump, and water treatment company. We offer free pump inspections on site, and we also offer free water quality tests for the inside of the home. Currently we have 4 dedicated crews to handle service calls, well pump repairs and replacements, and new well exploration and drilling services. We install re-pressurization systems to boost water pressure and septic pumps. We also have dedicated personnel who are available 24hrs a day to handle water emergencies, for example, no water in the house, damaged or faulty pumping systems, or contaminated or hindered water supply to the premises. We do all of our work in house, and do not subcontract. We offer free estimates and inspections and there is no charge for our visit to the house. We are a family owned and operated business and pride ourselves in a high level of integrity and professionalism.

"We called the Water Doctor after waking up with no water. We came to find that our pump needed replaced. A local competitor gave us a quote, we called to get a second quote. The Water Doctor cut that initial companies quote in half. They set up an appointment for the next morning, the well was fixed quickly and efficiently. Frank even fixed a potential future problem. So refreshing to find an honest local company that offers quality service. The Water Doctor will be our go to company from now on for well needs. Very professional and friendly service."

Mike B on November 2023


Avatar for Winn's Plumbing
Winn's Plumbing
3540 Toringdon Way Ste 200
4.97(
80
)
Approved Pro
Winn's Plumbing
3540 Toringdon Way Ste 200
4.97(
80
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
1161 local quotes requested

At Winn’s Plumbing, we put our C.R.E.W to work for you! Communicating Proactively, Relationship First, Excellence Driven, and Win-Win! Together we can solve any plumbing problem.

"Winn’s Plumbing : great service team, polite and expert installation of new water heater. Highly recommend them 10/10"

Dominic V on May 2024

At Winn’s Plumbing, we put our C.R.E.W to work for you! Communicating Proactively, Relationship First, Excellence Driven, and Win-Win! Together we can solve any plumbing problem.

"Winn’s Plumbing : great service team, polite and expert installation of new water heater. Highly recommend them 10/10"

Dominic V on May 2024


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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Charlotte
9305 Monroe Rd
4.85(
13
)
Approved Pro
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Charlotte
9305 Monroe Rd
4.85(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
821 local quotes requested

Mr Rooter Plumbing of Charlotte is locally owned plumbing and drain company. The owner Tanya Iliev has been Charlotte resident since 2006, and is very familiar with the local business environment. As a homeowner, mother and wife she understands very well the dynamic of being a homeowner and her number one priority is leaving happy every customer. Our company adopted Tanya's high standards to serve our clients. We do put door mat to wipe our feet, we do put floor protectors on our shoes, we cover with drop sheets if the job is bigger and requires multiple in and out of the house. We cover walls and floors with plastic if the job is messy, we protect our customers property.

"Technician was very professional and cleared obstruction to be able to use the toilets, sinks showers and washer. Identified the faults in my pipeline to prepare for additional work."

Randy B on March 2025

Mr Rooter Plumbing of Charlotte is locally owned plumbing and drain company. The owner Tanya Iliev has been Charlotte resident since 2006, and is very familiar with the local business environment. As a homeowner, mother and wife she understands very well the dynamic of being a homeowner and her number one priority is leaving happy every customer. Our company adopted Tanya's high standards to serve our clients. We do put door mat to wipe our feet, we do put floor protectors on our shoes, we cover with drop sheets if the job is bigger and requires multiple in and out of the house. We cover walls and floors with plastic if the job is messy, we protect our customers property.

"Technician was very professional and cleared obstruction to be able to use the toilets, sinks showers and washer. Identified the faults in my pipeline to prepare for additional work."

Randy B on March 2025

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Water heater installations and replacements FAQs

You'll need an expansion tank if your home has a closed water system, which is standard in newer homes or those with backflow preventers or pressure regulators. Expanding hot water has nowhere to go in closed systems, creating potentially damaging pressure. The expansion tank provides space for this expanded water, protecting your plumbing system and water heater from premature failure. Many local building codes now require expansion tanks, and some water heater warranties may be voided without one.

For a standard 50-gallon water heater, a two-gallon expansion tank is sufficient. This sizing assumes normal household water pressure between 40 and 60 psi. If your home has higher water pressure (60 to 80 psi), consider upgrading to a slightly larger tank for added protection. The expansion tank's purpose is to accommodate the increased volume that occurs when cold water heats up, which is proportional to your water heater's capacity.

Watch for signs like dripping water around the tank, fluctuating water pressure throughout your home, or unusual noises in your plumbing system. A properly functioning expansion tank should feel light when tapped on the bottom—if it feels heavy or waterlogged, the internal bladder has likely failed. Other indicators include frequent triggering of your temperature and pressure relief valve, visible corrosion on the tank, or unexplained increases in your water bill, suggesting hidden leaks.

Most expansion tanks have a service life of five to 10 years, though some may last up to 12 years or more with proper maintenance. Factors affecting lifespan include water quality, system pressure, installation quality, and tank construction. Hard water areas often see shorter lifespans due to mineral buildup. Regular maintenance checks can help identify potential issues before complete failure. When your water heater is due for replacement, it's wise to replace the expansion tank simultaneously, even if it hasn't failed yet.

A 30-gallon water heater needs an expansion tank if your home has a closed plumbing system. The need for an expansion tank is determined by your plumbing system type rather than water heater size. Even smaller water heaters create thermal expansion when heating water. If your home has a backflow preventer, pressure regulator, or check valve on the main water line, you have a closed system that requires an expansion tank. Check your local plumbing codes, as many jurisdictions now mandate expansion tanks regardless of water heater size.

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