Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LAKE MARY
Lake Mary Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lake Mary.
Yes, Lake Mary requires a permit. It costs 0.75% of the plumbing job's value, with a $35 minimum, and contractors must register with the city. The city notes that Florida's 2026 HB 803 exemption doesn't cover plumbing, electrical or gas work. Duke Energy or FPL supplies power, depending on the address, and the city supplies water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Lake Mary Building Division (Community Development)
- Permit fee
- Plumbing changes, additions and repairs: 0.75% of the documented plumbing value, with a $35 minimum (city Plumbing Permit Fees page; no effective date shown).
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors must register with the city by sending their state license and their workers' comp and general liability certificates, with the city listed as holder. We found no city rule for homeowners beyond Florida's owner-builder exemption.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida and Florida Power & Light
- Gas utility
- Florida Public Utilities (FPU)
- Water
- City of Lake Mary Public Works (six upper Floridan Aquifer wells, one treatment plant)
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1997 (median) · 63% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Lake Mary averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lake Mary
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing changes, additions and repairs: 0.75% of the documented plumbing value, with a $35 minimum (city Plumbing Permit Fees page; no effective date shown).. City of Lake Mary Building Division (Community Development) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Lake Mary post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Brodway Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lake Mary average is shown.
What can change the price in Lake Mary?
Under the city's HB 803 guidance, electrical, mechanical and gas work each need a permit. Electrical and mechanical work have their own fee pages.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lake Mary?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Orlando
Lists Lake Mary among the areas it serves. Based in Orlando.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One Yelp reviewer (2019) praised on-time, knowledgeable help with a leaking water heater, and another said a relative's water heater install and a drain service went without issue.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged a promised refund after a Dec 2025 water heater job was still unpaid after 10 months, that a tankless unit said to need replacing was fixed by a reset, and that a water heater supply line left open during other work caused water damage; no company replies to these were visible.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Brodway Plumbing
Lists Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary 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.
Grace Plumbing
Lists Lake Mary among the areas it serves. Based in Orlando.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer (Aug 2018) alleged the company quoted a $325 rebuild of an overheating water heater without inspecting it; the owner replied that the account was false and questioned whether the reviewer had called Grace.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.
Lists Lake Mary among the areas it serves. Based in Winter Springs.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A BBB reviewer praised the technician who installed their hot water heater as providing excellent service.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Orlando
Lists Lake Mary among the areas it serves. Based in Sanford.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Republished Google reviewers praised quick replacements with haul-away and clean-up, clear explanations and fair pricing, and after-hours response during Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the accounts found were selected and republished by the company.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
R.J. Kielty Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric (Orlando)
Lists Lake Mary among the areas it serves. Based in Orlando.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One BBB reviewer said the company responded quickly to install a water heater when theirs broke.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers alleged a hybrid water heater still under a 10-year warranty was replaced at their cost, an element repair failed to fix a heater that needed replacing, a different tank shape was installed than requested, and a short flush cost $300; the company said it refunded $478.62, $105 and $164.11 in three of those cases.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Orlando)
Lists Lake Mary among the areas it serves. Based in Orlando.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- 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 Lake Mary 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) ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING LAKE MARY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LAKE MARY
What Lake Mary homes are like.
1997Median year built
13%Built before 1980
63%Owner-occupied
3%Heat with utility gas
64%Single-family homes
About 27% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
95% 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 Lake Mary.
HB 803 does not exempt water heaters
Florida HB 803, effective July 1, 2026, lets some single-family projects under $7,500 that don't involve a trade skip the permit after a $35 exemption request. Lake Mary says any electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas work still needs a permit, with no exceptions.
UV-treated city well water
Lake Mary's water comes from six upper Floridan Aquifer wells that feed one treatment plant using ultraviolet light, according to the 2025 report.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lake Mary homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Lake Mary appears in Duke's communities list)
- Electric: Florida Power & Light (Lake Mary is also on FPL's 2026 communities list, so the city is split; check your address)
- Gas: Florida Public Utilities (FPU) (Tariff lists Lake Mary)
Duke Energy Florida tariff Section V, communities served (2013 PSC filing) ↗ · FPL Electric Tariff Section 7, Communities Served (effective Jan. 1, 2026) ↗ · Florida Public Utilities natural gas tariff, communities served ↗
Water
City of Lake Mary Public Works (six upper Floridan Aquifer wells, one treatment plant)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lake Mary homes.
For Duke Energy Florida, Florida Power & Light and Florida Public Utilities (FPU) customers in Lake Mary. 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 Lake Mary.
Permits and who issues them
Lake Mary's permit-exemption page says any project with plumbing, electrical, mechanical or gas work still needs a permit, even after Florida's HB 803 took effect July 1, 2026. Apply on the city's online permit portal. Inspections requested by the cutoff happen the next business day.
Yes. Contractors register by emailing their state license and their workers' comp and general liability certificates naming the City of Lake Mary to permitinfo@lakemaryfl.com.
City of Lake Mary Building Division (Community Development) ↗ · Lake Mary – Plumbing Permit Fees ↗ · Lake Mary – Permit Exemption (HB 803) ↗ · Lake Mary – Building ↗
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 Lake Mary.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 4 mi | Required | — | Florida Power & Light (FPL) |
| Longwood | 4 mi | Required | $149.85 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Winter Springs | 6 mi | Required | $15 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Casselberry | 7 mi | Required | $200 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Wekiwa Springs | 7 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Altamonte Springs | 8 mi | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lake Mary water heater questions.
Does Florida's new HB 803 exemption let me skip a water heater permit in Lake Mary?
No. Lake Mary says projects with plumbing, electrical, mechanical or gas work still need a permit, no exceptions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Lake Mary?
0.75% of the documented plumbing value, with a $35 minimum. A $2,000 job works out to $15, so you'd pay the $35 minimum.
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