Limited offer: $200 off any water-heater install + 0% APR for 12 months
Water-heater specialists

Hot water today โ€” repair or upgrade.

Serving Riverside, Northgate, Fairview, Maple Grove and 8+ nearby towns. Live plumbers, upfront flat pricing, and expert tank or tankless installs โ€” often the same day.

  • Same-day hot water
  • Tank & tankless
  • Licensed master plumbers
4.8 Google rating ยท 547+ reviews
HotStart plumber servicing a residential water heater installation

Water heaters from $1,290

Tank & tankless ยท installed & hauled away

22+ years serving RiversideMaster Plumber #M-41027Insured & bonded
  • Licensed & Insured

    Fully bonded, background-checked master plumbers

  • Upfront Pricing

    See the price before we start

  • Google 4.8 โ˜…

    547+ verified reviews

  • Satisfaction Guaranteed

    We're not done until you're happy

What we do

Water heaters are our specialty

Full-service plumbing with a dedicated water-heater crew. Flat, upfront pricing on every job before we start.

Emergency Leaks

Burst pipes and active leaks stopped fast, 24/7.

From $0 to come out

Drain Cleaning

Clogs cleared with camera-verified results.

From $99

โ˜… Our specialty

Water Heaters

Repair, replace and tankless upgrades.

From $1,290

Find my perfect heater โ†’

Repiping

Whole-home repipe for old or failing plumbing.

From $4,500

Sewer Lines

Camera inspection, trenchless repair options.

From $249

Faucets & Fixtures

Sinks, faucets, toilets and disposals.

From $149

Sump Pumps

Install and service to keep basements dry.

From $450

Gas Lines

Licensed gas line install, repair and leak checks.

From $199

Tank vs tankless

Which water heater is right for you?

Both are great โ€” it comes down to your budget, space and how much hot water your home uses. Here is an honest side-by-side.

Comparison of tank and tankless water heaters across cost, supply, space, efficiency, lifespan and best use.
FeatureTankTraditional storageTanklessOn-demand
Upfront cost$1,290โ€“$2,400$3,200โ€“$5,500
Hot water supply40โ€“75 gal, can run outEndless, on demand
Space neededLarge floor unitSmall wall-mounted
Energy efficiencyGoodUp to 34% higher
Lifespan8โ€“12 years18โ€“20+ years
Best forLower budgets, steady useBig households, long-term savings

Still not sure? Take the 30-second heater-fit quiz โ†’

30-second quiz

Which water heater fits my home?

Answer three quick questions and we'll recommend tank or tankless โ€” with the reason why.

Question 1 of 3

How many people live in your home?

Why HotStart

Hot water done right, the first time

Same-day hot water

No hot water this morning? We hold same-day slots and stock our trucks to finish most swaps in one visit.

Flat, upfront pricing

You approve a written price before we start โ€” never an open-ended hourly bill or a surprise at the end.

Water-heater experts

A dedicated install crew that sizes tank and tankless correctly the first time, to code, permitted where needed.

Spotless cleanup

Drop cloths down, old unit hauled away, and we leave the space cleaner than we found it. Guaranteed.

How it works

From cold to hot in four simple steps

  1. Call a live plumber

    A real person answers day or night โ€” no machines, no phone trees.

  2. Same-day arrival

    A licensed plumber shows up on time in a fully stocked truck.

  3. Flat price first

    You approve one upfront, flat rate before any wrench turns.

  4. Fixed & spotless

    We solve the problem, clean the space, and guarantee the work.

4.8

Based on 547+ verified Google reviews

Neighbors trust HotStart

Real reviews from real homeowners across Riverside.

โ€œWater heater burst at 10pm. A real human answered and a plumber was mopping it up within the hour.โ€
Dana L. ยท Northgate
โ€œFlat-rate quote before he touched anything, and he cleaned the bathroom better than he found it.โ€
Chris P. ยท Riverside
โ€œCleared a nasty main-line clog and showed me the camera so I knew it was actually fixed.โ€
Yolanda M. ยท Fairview
โ€œNot the cheapest, but they were on time, tidy, and it hasn't leaked since. Worth it.โ€
Ben T. ยท Maple Grove
Our work

Recent jobs around the neighborhood

Tightening a supply-line fittingTightening a supply-line fitting
Fresh water-heater installFresh water-heater install
Repiping a copper runRepiping a copper run
New fixtures set cleanNew fixtures set clean
Under-sink leak repairUnder-sink leak repair
Cutting pipe to sizeCutting pipe to size
Clearing a stubborn drainClearing a stubborn drain
Expansion tank on a heaterExpansion tank on a heater
Financing

0% APR financing for 12 months

Approved in minutes. Flexible plans on installs and big repairs.

Check my rate

0% APR

12 months

on approved credit

9.9% APR

60 months

low monthly payment

$0 upfront

No money down

start today

Book your install

Schedule your free quote

Tell us what you need and we'll call to lock in a time โ€” often same day. Flat pricing, no obligation.

Prefer to talk now? (800) 555-0137

No spam. We only use your number to schedule your visit.

Service area

Proudly serving Riverside& nearby towns

Local plumbers, fast arrival, and trucks stocked for water-heater installs across the region.

  • Riverside
  • Northgate
  • Fairview
  • Maple Grove
  • Bridgeport
  • Harborview
  • Bayside
  • Clearwater
  • Southport
  • Camden
  • Elmwood
  • Waverly
Questions

Water-heater questions, answered

Yes โ€” a live dispatcher, not a machine, every hour of every day. For active leaks we roll a truck immediately.

No hot water? Let's fix that today.

Call now for same-day service, or book your free water-heater quote online. Upfront pricing, 0% financing available.

HotStart Plumbing & Water Heaters

Your local water-heater specialists. Licensed master plumbers, upfront pricing, and hot water done right the first time.

Master Plumber #M-41027

Contact

Hours

  • Mon โ€“ Fri7:30 AM โ€“ 6 PM
  • Saturday8 AM โ€“ 4 PM
  • SundayEmergency only

Serving Riverside, Northgate, Fairview, Maple Grove, Bridgeport, Harborview and more.

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