Basic
$745 – $2,070 per project
50-gal tank in the 6-year class in the existing fuel type, new flex connectors, ball shutoff, drain pan, T&P discharge pipe, vent reconnected

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Supply and install a 40-50 gal tank water heater (gas or electric) replacing an existing unit, including connections, venting for gas, haul-away.
Install Tank Heater in Billings, Montana typically costs $877 to $2,435 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Billings are 2.0% lower than the national average for install tank heater.
National average: $900 – $2,500 per project
$745 – $2,070 per project
50-gal tank in the 6-year class in the existing fuel type, new flex connectors, ball shutoff, drain pan, T&P discharge pipe, vent reconnected
$877 – $2,435 per project
50-gal tank in the 9-year class in the existing fuel type, new ball shutoff, flex connectors, drain pan, T&P discharge pipe, vent checked
$1,096 – $3,044 per project
50-gal high-recovery tank in the 12-year class in the existing fuel type, ball shutoff, braided connectors, drain pan, T&P discharge pipe, vent checked
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $389 – $1,080 | job |
| Labor | labor | $315 – $875 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $104 – $288 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $69 – $192 | job |
Newly installed gas tank water heater with flue and copper supply lines
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