Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SEMINOLE
Seminole Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Seminole.
Seminole runs its own Building Division, and contractors must register with the city before applying for any permit. Fees are based on job value, starting at $50 for work up to $1,000, plus state surcharges. Duke Energy supplies power, and Pinellas County Utilities supplies water, which averaged 217 ppm hardness in 2025.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Seminole Building Division
- Permit fee
- Based on job value: $50 base fee for jobs of $0 to $1,000; for $1,001 to $20,000, $50 plus $9.00 for each extra $1,000. The 1.5% and 1% state surcharges ($2 minimum each) are added (Resolution 06-2024 schedule).
- Who gets the permit
- The city's online process is set up for registered contractors, and it posts a Homeowner Affidavit form for owners. The pages we read don't spell out owner-builder rules.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas
- Water
- Pinellas County Utilities (retail water provider for the City of Seminole per the county's water supply plan) · Total hardness 217 ppm average (range 189 to 244), equal to 11.1 to 14.3 grains per gallon (Pinellas County Utilities 2025 report)
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1979 (median) · 73% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Seminole averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Seminole
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value: $50 base fee for jobs of $0 to $1,000; for $1,001 to $20,000, $50 plus $9.00 for each extra $1,000. The 1.5% and 1% state surcharges ($2 minimum each) are added (Resolution 06-2024 schedule).. City of Seminole Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Seminole post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Apex Plumbing, EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com, The Clean Plumbers. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Seminole average is shown.
What can change the price in Seminole?
The city posts a Fuel Gas Testing Certification form for gas work. We found no other triggers.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Seminole?
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 →
Apex Plumbing
Lists Seminole among the areas it serves. Based in Clearwater.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Tankless Water Heater Special: "Endless Hot Water As Low As $33/Month" (financing-style offer, terms apply, expires September 30, 2026). No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick response (one crew arrived within an hour), fair quotes compared with other companies, same-day replacement and clean, efficient work.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer (Jun 2022) said a 40-gallon water heater install quoted at $1700 became $2100; the owner replied he could not find the customer's name in his records and invited contact, and another reviewer (2025) said there were issues with an install that a manager then made right.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com
Lists Seminole among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: $100 OFF Water Heater (residential service; cannot be combined; limited-time). No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick arrival (one within 45 minutes), accommodating evening appointments, tidy technicians and no-pressure water heater replacements.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged a 2015 technician pushed a $1400 water heater replacement then charged $150 for a temporary pipe boot, a 2019 visit charged about $160 without fixing a no-hot-water issue and a manager didn't call back, and a 2026 reviewer said pricing was only given once the tech was in the home; no company replies to these were visible.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
IERNA'S Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Seminole among the areas it serves. Based in Lutz.
- 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 2025) alleged a water heater installed for a family member had an undrained, improperly routed pressure relief line and that a promised manager callback did not come; an earlier manager reply on the same review promised outreach.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
McGill Plumbing & Water Treatment, Inc.
Lists Seminole among the areas it serves. Based in Largo.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Angi reviewers praised same-day or next-day water heater replacements, fair prices compared with other quotes, tidy crews and a plumber who found a leaking pipe rather than replacing the tank.
Worth knowing An Angi reviewer (Dec 2022) said a five-year-old water heater McGill installed had to be replaced and they were charged $145 an hour to install the warranty unit; another (Aug 2017) said a gas on-demand heater needed several return visits.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Performance Air Conditioning, Electric & Plumbing
Lists Seminole among the areas it serves. Based in Clearwater.
- 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 BBB reviewer (May 2025) said that after a late arrival and a $240 diagnostic deposit on an $870 quote to install a customer-supplied hot water heater, the company did not return calls to schedule the job; the company apologized and said it had escalated the matter.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
The Clean Plumbers
Lists Seminole among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Promotions: 5% off any water heater (tank, tankless, hybrid and lifetime); $250 off a water quality (filtration or softener) and water heater combo; waived service call fee for water heater estimates. Restrictions apply.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised a leaking water heater fixed within hours of an after-hours call and a technician who tested every faucet after installing a new heater.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant (Nov 2024) said a water heater the company installed failed after about three years and the company pushed a costly replacement; the company said its labor warranty is one year and the manufacturer's six years, and the customer disputed its details.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Romo's Plumbing & A/C Inc.
Lists Seminole among the areas it serves. Based in Largo.
- 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 Seminole 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 SEMINOLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SEMINOLE
What Seminole homes are like.
1979Median year built
54%Built before 1980
73%Owner-occupied
4%Heat with utility gas
47%Single-family homes
About 54% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
92% 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 Seminole.
Register as a contractor first
Seminole makes contractors register with the city before they can apply for any permit on its portal.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Seminole homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (The city posts Duke Energy's rebuilding requirements for homes among its building forms)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (Check your address with the ZIP code tool)
City of Seminole: Building Applications & Forms ↗ · Duke Energy Florida service territory map ↗ · Peoples Gas ZIP Code Check ↗
Water
Pinellas County Utilities (retail water provider for the City of Seminole per the county's water supply plan): Total hardness 217 ppm average (range 189 to 244), equal to 11.1 to 14.3 grains per gallon (Pinellas County Utilities 2025 report)
Pinellas County 10-Year Water Supply Facility Plan, Appendix A (2015) ↗ · Pinellas County Utilities 2025 Consumer Confidence Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Seminole homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and Peoples Gas customers in Seminole. 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 Seminole.
Permits and who issues them
Seminole's Building Division issues its own permits and does most plan reviews itself. Sign up on the city's online portal, finish contractor registration, then apply. The city pages we read don't mention water heater replacement specifically.
Yes. Contractors must complete the City of Seminole's Contractor Registration before applying for a permit.
City of Seminole Building Division ↗ · City of Seminole: Permits ↗ · City of Seminole Permit Fee Schedule ↗ · City of Seminole: Building Applications & Forms ↗
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 Seminole.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardmoor | 2 mi | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| West Lealman | 3 mi | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| Largo | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Pinellas Park | 5 mi | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Lealman | 6 mi | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| Gulfport | 8 mi | Check with city | $109 | Duke Energy Florida |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Seminole water heater questions.
What does a Seminole building permit cost for a small job?
It's based on job value: $50 for work up to $1,000, and $50 plus $9.00 for each extra $1,000 up to $20,000, plus two state surcharges.
Does my contractor need to register with Seminole?
Yes. The city requires Contractor Registration on its portal before you can apply for a permit.
How hard is Seminole's water?
Hard. Seminole gets Pinellas County Utilities water, which averaged 217 ppm (about 11 to 14 grains per gallon) in 2025.
Pinellas County 10-Year Water Supply Facility Plan, Appendix A (2015) ↗ · Pinellas County Utilities 2025 Consumer Confidence Report ↗
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