Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN GROVELAND
Groveland Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Groveland.
Yes, Groveland requires a permit. Its permit application lists heaters and tanks as work that needs its own permit, and the Building Division handles simple trade permits and contractor registration through eTRAKiT. Duke Energy supplies electricity, the city supplies water, and gas comes from the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, not Peoples Gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Groveland Building Division
- Who gets the permit
- Licensed contractors registered with the city, or owners who fill out the city's Owner Builder Disclosure Statement.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
- Water
- City of Groveland Public Utilities
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2010 (median) · 87% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Groveland averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Groveland
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Groveland post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Brodway Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Groveland average is shown.
What can change the price in Groveland?
The application says electrical work, plumbing, heaters and tanks each need a separate permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Groveland?
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 Groveland 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 Groveland 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.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a same-day combined AC and hot water heater replacement at a lower bundled price and convenient water heater servicing.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Brightwater Plumbing
Lists Groveland among the areas it serves. Based in Winter Garden.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Groveland 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 GROVELAND
What Groveland homes are like.
2010Median year built
11%Built before 1980
87%Owner-occupied
10%Heat with utility gas
93%Single-family homes
About 51% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
85% 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 Groveland.
One water system since 2023
In May 2023, Groveland combined its water systems (the old Groveland, Palisades and Sunshine plants) under one ID number, so one yearly report now covers the whole city. The 2025 report says the water comes from ten Floridan Aquifer wells and is treated with chlorine.
Groveland – Water Quality Reports ↗ · Groveland 2025 Annual Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
Only contractors can apply online
Only licensed contractors registered with the city can apply and pay for simple permits online in eTRAKiT. Anyone can use it to look up records and estimate fees.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Groveland homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Duke's 2013 tariff lists Groveland as a franchise community)
- Gas: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (Groveland gave the district a franchise (according to a 2017 history of the district); whether gas reaches you depends on your street)
Duke Energy Florida tariff Section V, communities served (2013 PSC filing) ↗ · The Apopka Chief – Lake Apopka Natural Gas District history (Feb. 2017) ↗
Water
City of Groveland Public Utilities
Groveland 2025 Annual Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · Groveland – Water Quality Reports ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Groveland homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and Lake Apopka Natural Gas District customers in Groveland. 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.
- 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 Groveland.
Permits and who issues them
Groveland's permit application says plumbing, electrical work, heaters and tanks each need their own permit. Registered, licensed contractors can apply and pay for simple permits online in eTRAKiT. Everyone else applies at the Building Division, 6825 SR 50. Book inspections through eTRAKiT.
Yes. The Building Division registers contractors who work in Groveland. To apply online, a contractor submits an eTRAKiT user registration form.
City of Groveland Building Division ↗ · Groveland – Building Division ↗ · Groveland – Online Permit Portal (eTRAKiT) ↗ · Groveland – Building Applications & Forms ↗ · Groveland Residential Permit Packet (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 Groveland.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneola | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $54) | Duke Energy Florida, SECO Energy |
| Clermont | 9 mi | Required | $0.05 | Duke Energy Florida, SECO Energy |
| Leesburg | 9 mi | Required | $150 | Leesburg Electric (City of Leesburg), Duke Energy Florida |
| Tavares | 12 mi | Required | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| Winter Garden | 15 mi | Required | By job value (from $30) | Duke Energy Florida |
| Horizon West | 18 mi | Required (county) | $38, | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Groveland water heater questions.
Does a water heater replacement need a permit in Groveland?
Yes. The city's permit application says plumbing, heaters and tanks each need a separate permit.
Can I apply online?
Only licensed contractors registered for eTRAKiT can apply and pay online. Owners apply at the Building Division, 6825 SR 50, or by email at permitting@groveland-fl.gov.
Groveland – Online Permit Portal (eTRAKiT) ↗ · Groveland – Building Division ↗
Who supplies natural gas in Groveland?
The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, which has a franchise from Groveland.
The Apopka Chief – Lake Apopka Natural Gas District history (Feb. 2017) ↗
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