The complaint
“I asked for a tank swap and got a 40-minute tankless sales pitch.”
Our fixYou get both prices side by side and our honest take for YOUR house. Nobody here works on commission.
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Water Heater Replacement In NJ — Tank Swapped Fast, Or Go Tankless & Never Run Out
Gas, electric, tank, tankless, or indirect — sized right for your home by licensed master plumbers, installed to code with permits, priced in writing before we start.
No hot water? Often same-day.
Licensed & insured · 2,000+ NJ projects · 7 years · a real person answers 24/7
Price in writingBefore work starts. No surprise bills.
One licensed crewNo rented subcontractors. Same foreman daily.
No depositYou pay as work gets done.
All of New JerseyBased in Paramus. 24/7 emergency dispatch.
Quick answer
Gas, electric, tank, tankless, or indirect — sized right for your home by licensed master plumbers, installed to code with permits, priced in writing before we start. Typical price: $1.8K – $8.5K. Licensed & insured, written itemized price before work starts, no deposit, one dedicated crew. Serving all 21 New Jersey counties from Paramus. Call (201) 676-3099 or book a free estimate.
Tank vs. tankless — the honest version
Tank (traditional)
Cheaper up front, faster swap — often same day. Right choice if your family's usage is steady and the budget matters most. Lasts 8–12 years.
Tankless (on-demand)
Endless hot water, up to 34% lower water-heating bills (U.S. Dept. of Energy), wall-mounted — frees up floor space. Costs more up front and needs proper gas sizing & venting (that's us). Lasts 20+ years.
We price both in your quote and tell you straight which one fits your house. No commission games.
Water heater installers near you
Serving Bergen County, Passaic County, Essex County — and all of North Jersey from Paramus. Emergency no-hot-water calls answered 24/7.
PRICE CHECK · NORTH JERSEY 2026$1.8K – $8.5K
typical fixed-price range — your exact number goes in writing after a free visit
How we beat the big chains: Big-box installs exclude the pan, valve, permit & haul-away. No franchise fees, no commissioned salesmen, no rented subcontractors — that's typically 15–30% under national-brand quotes for the same or better spec. Bring us any written quote and we'll match the scope line by line.
Water heater companies earn bad reviews 3 ways. We banned all 3.
The complaint
“The online price didn't include the pan, valve, permit, or haul-away. Surprise.”
Our fixOne all-in price: unit, code items, permit, inspection, haul-away. If it's not on the paper, you don't pay for it.
The complaint
“No permit was pulled. Found out when we tried to sell the house.”
Our fixPermit and inspection on every install, no exceptions — your paperwork is emailed to you for your closing file.
Searching “water heaters near me” in New Jersey?
You found a crew that is actually near you. First Call Contracting is based in Paramus, in Bergen County, and our own licensed techs handle water heaters in all 21 New Jersey counties — no call center, no subcontractor sent from two states away. Most of Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex is 15 to 30 minutes from our shop, and emergencies go to the nearest crew, 24/7.
Closest to us: Bergen CountyPassaic CountyHudson CountyEssex CountyMorris CountyUnion CountyAll 21 counties & 219+ towns →
Call (201) 676-3099, text us a photo, or book a free in-home estimate — you get a written price before any work starts.
Water Heaters questions, answered
How fast can you replace a dead water heater?
Standard tank swaps are often same-day or next-morning. Tankless conversions take 1–2 days including gas line and venting work.
Is tankless worth it in NJ?
For bigger households and gas homes, usually yes — endless hot water and 20+ year lifespan. For small usage, a quality tank may be smarter. We'll show you both numbers.
Do you handle permits?
Always — plumbing and gas permits plus inspection, included in your price. An unpermitted water heater can void insurance and stall a home sale.
Is there water heaters near me?
If you're anywhere in New Jersey, yes. First Call Contracting is based in Paramus and handles water heaters across all 21 counties with our own licensed crew. Most of Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex is 15 to 30 minutes from our shop, and emergencies are dispatched to the nearest crew 24/7. Call (201) 676-3099 or book a free in-home estimate.
Emergency? Call right now.
Burst pipe. No heat. Roof leaking. We answer at 2 AM.
A real person picks up every hour of every day. We tell you what to shut off first, then send the nearest crew.