A homeowner in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida, wanted a plumber to supply and install a new water heater. In a thread from September 2024, the homeowner reported calling other places that wanted $1,600 to $2,100. The turn came later that day: a new heater was installed for $1,155.
For another Florida homeowner holding a water heater estimate, the useful question is not just which number is lower. This homeowner got a same-day installation at a lower price, but the prices alone do not show whether every plumber was offering the same work.
The homeowner had asked for local recommendations while comparing prices. After calling around 9:30 a.m., the homeowner later reported that the new heater had been installed about an hour before that update…