Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FOUR CORNERS
Four Corners Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Four Corners.
You need a permit in Four Corners, but which county issues it depends on where your home sits: Lake, Osceola, Polk and Orange counties all meet here. Posted water heater fees run from $25 plus fees in Osceola to a $100 minimum in Lake County. Duke Energy supplies power, and Toho Water Authority serves many unincorporated addresses.
Four Corners is an unincorporated community in Lake, Osceola, Polk and Orange County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Lake, Osceola, Polk or Orange County building office, depending on which county the home is in
- Permit fee
- Polk side: $85 residential plumbing permit (Resolution 17-025, 2017). Osceola side: a $25 water heater replacement line in a plumbing section with a $125 base fee, plus a 3% technology fee and 2.5% surcharge (10-01-2025). Lake side: $0.03 per sq ft, $100 minimum, for residential trade swaps (FY2026). Orange side: $38 stand-alone water heater permit (July 2025).
- Who gets the permit
- Licensed contractors in all four counties. Owner-builder rules differ: Osceola makes owner-builders apply in person or by mail, and Orange only allows it for the home you live in.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas (TECO)
- Water
- Toho Water Authority serves unincorporated parts of Osceola, Polk and Orange counties; other providers may serve the Lake side
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2005 (median) · 52% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 that advertise water heater work
01 / TYPICAL PRICES
What a new water heater costs.
Know before you call.
Heat-pump tank
$2,500–$5,000Typical cost, including installation
Tankless
$2,400–$5,400Typical cost, including installation
AI equipment illustrations; models vary and images are not to scale. Typical national prices from Home Depot ↗, checked September 28, 2026. The source doesn’t say how many jobs the ranges are based on. These are not Four Corners averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Four Corners
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePolk side: $85 residential plumbing permit (Resolution 17-025, 2017). Osceola side: a $25 water heater replacement line in a plumbing section with a $125 base fee, plus a 3% technology fee and 2.5% surcharge (10-01-2025). Lake side: $0.03 per sq ft, $100 minimum, for residential trade swaps (FY2026). Orange side: $38 stand-alone water heater permit (July 2025).. Lake, Osceola, Polk or Orange County building office, depending on which county the home is in fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Four Corners post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Brodway Plumbing, Osceola Air. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Four Corners average is shown.
What can change the price in Four Corners?
In every county, gas piping and new electrical circuits need their own gas and electrical permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Four Corners?
Companies that advertise water heater replacement here, with what their water heater customers say.
Companies we found in our research. They are not Ember & Tank providers or partners. We show selected reviews, not a rating or every review. How we choose reviews →
Brodway Plumbing
Lists Four Corners among the areas it serves. Based in Kissimmee.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Installed prices (include permit, new unit, disposal, pan and expansion tank; existing unit must be on the ground in the garage): Rheem 50 gal Performance electric (6-yr) $1,649 ($1,399 + $250 permit); AO Smith 50 gal ProLine electric (8-yr) $1,749; Rheem 50 gal Professional Classic (10-yr) $1,849; Rheem 50 gal Gladiator (12-yr) $1,949; Rheem 50 gal Hybrid Heat Pump Performance Platinum (10-yr) $3,349; Rheem 80 gal commercial light duty electric $3,749. FAQ gives a general $1,500–$4,500+ range.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised prompt scheduling, fair pricing compared with other quotes, knowledgeable technicians who explained maintenance, and next-day repair of a malfunctioning new hybrid unit.
Worth knowing A BBB reviewer (Nov 2025) alleged they paid $300 for permitted work with no permit or inspection and that their water heater was never serviced; Brodway responded that it initially could not verify the reviewer, later said the customer had declined to pay until notified of lien rights, and disputed the claims.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Frank Gay Services
Lists Four Corners among the areas it serves. Based in Orlando.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised water heater replacements finished within hours of the call, clean-up, and technicians who explained the equipment.
Worth knowing Two BBB complainants (2025, 2026) said Frank Gay had not obtained or closed out the county permit for a water heater install months later; the company said it was working on one and that the other customer declined access.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Osceola Air
Lists Four Corners among the areas it serves. Based in St. Cloud.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Offer on water heater installation page: "Water Heater Install + Free Proposal $49/mo" (financing-style monthly offer; see offer details). No full installed prices.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Four Corners first, then companies whose water heater reviews we’ve read. Each group is alphabetical. These businesses are not our employees or vetted partners and do not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t checked their license, insurance or quality of work. DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN FOUR CORNERS
What Four Corners homes are like.
2005Median year built
4%Built before 1980
52%Owner-occupied
11%Heat with utility gas
55%Single-family homes
About 34% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
86% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2024 5-year ↗ (2020-2024). Heating fuel is what homes use to heat the house. It often, but not always, matches the water heater’s fuel.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Four Corners.
Check your county before applying
Because Four Corners spans four counties, the same water heater job can cost $38 (Orange), $85 (Polk), $100 or more (Lake), or $25 plus fees (Osceola). Each county has its own portal and owner-builder rules.
Orange County Fee Directory (PDF) ↗ · Polk County Resolution 17-025 (PDF) ↗ · Lake County FY2026 fee schedule (PDF) ↗ · Osceola County fee schedule (PDF) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Four Corners homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Duke's tariff says it serves all or parts of unincorporated Lake, Osceola, Polk and Orange counties; check your address)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (Tariff lists unincorporated Lake, Osceola, Polk and Orange counties)
Duke Energy Florida tariff Section V, communities served (2013 PSC filing) ↗ · Peoples Gas tariff Sheet 6.101, communities served (effective Jan. 1, 2026) ↗
Water
Toho Water Authority serves unincorporated parts of Osceola, Polk and Orange counties; other providers may serve the Lake side
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Four Corners homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and Peoples Gas (TECO) customers in Four Corners. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) ↗Active$500 for a 50-gallon or $800 for an 80-gallon ENERGY STAR heat pump (hybrid) water heater with a UEF of at least 3.3.
- Peoples Gas residential water heating rebates ↗ActiveNatural gas tank water heater: $350 gas-to-gas or $550 electric-to-gas ($400 / $650 for ENERGY STAR tanks).
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Florida rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Four Corners.
Permits and who issues them
Four Corners is unincorporated and covers parts of four counties, so the county line decides the permit office. Polk County lists water heater swaps as work needing a permit. Osceola County issues them as Quick Permits online. Lake County charges its residential trade fee on swaps. Orange County requires a plumbing permit for water heater replacement.
Lake, Osceola, Polk or Orange County building office, depending on which county the home is in ↗ · Polk County – Permitting ↗ · Polk County construction fees, Resolution 17-025 (PDF) ↗ · Osceola County – Apply for a Building Permit ↗ · Osceola County fee schedule (PDF, 10-01-2025) ↗ · Lake County FY2026 adopted fee schedule (PDF) ↗ · Orange County Fee Directory (PDF) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Florida licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Four Corners.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebration | 6 mi | Required (county) | $25 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Horizon West | 8 mi | Required (county) | $38, | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) |
| Doctor Phillips | 12 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
| Lake Butler | 13 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
| Hunters Creek | 13 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Clermont | 14 mi | Required | $0.05 | Duke Energy Florida, SECO Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Four Corners water heater questions.
Which of the four counties issues my permit?
Whichever county your parcel is in: Lake, Osceola, Polk or Orange. Each runs its own permit portal and fee schedule.
Polk County – Permitting ↗ · Osceola County – Apply for a Building Permit ↗
How much is the permit?
Orange lists $38. Polk lists $85 (2017 schedule). Lake charges $0.03 per sq ft with a $100 minimum. Osceola has a $25 water heater replacement line in a plumbing section with a $125 base fee, plus surcharges.
Lake County FY2026 fee schedule (PDF) ↗ · Polk County Resolution 17-025 (PDF) ↗
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