Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WEKIWA SPRINGS
Wekiwa Springs Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Wekiwa Springs.
Wekiwa Springs is an unincorporated part of Seminole County, so the Seminole County Building Division issues water heater permits: $45 plus $6 per $1,000 of job value. Owner-builders must apply in person in Sanford. Duke Energy is listed for power, and water providers vary by address.
Wekiwa Springs is an unincorporated community in Seminole County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Seminole County Building Division
- Permit fee
- Plumbing permits for anything other than a new home: $45 base fee plus $6 per $1,000 of job value (Administrative Code 20.10, as amended through Resolution 2021-R-149 of Oct. 26, 2021). Fees can rise with inflation by up to 3% each Oct. 1.
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors whose license is current in the county's contractor database can apply online. Owner-builders can be their own contractor on their own home (not a rental), but they must first go to the Building Division at 1101 E. First St., Sanford, with a government ID.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas (TECO) and Florida Public Utilities (FPU)
- Water
- Seminole County Utilities (11 service areas) or another utility, depending on address
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1981 (median) · 78% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 1 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 Wekiwa Springs averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Wekiwa Springs
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing permits for anything other than a new home: $45 base fee plus $6 per $1,000 of job value (Administrative Code 20.10, as amended through Resolution 2021-R-149 of Oct. 26, 2021). Fees can rise with inflation by up to 3% each Oct. 1.. Seminole County Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Wekiwa Springs average is shown.
What can change the price in Wekiwa Springs?
Under the same fee code, a gas install is $110 plus $20 per outlet, and electrical work needs its own permit ($45 base plus $6 per $1,000). Work done without a required permit costs double the permit fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Wekiwa Springs?
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 →
Frank Gay Services
Lists Wekiwa Springs 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.
Order: companies based in Wekiwa Springs 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 WEKIWA SPRINGS
What Wekiwa Springs homes are like.
1981Median year built
45%Built before 1980
78%Owner-occupied
1%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1981. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
97% 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 Wekiwa Springs.
Owner-builders apply in person in Sanford
Contractors can apply online. Homeowners acting as their own contractor must first visit the county Building Division at 1101 E. First St., Sanford, with a government ID.
Working without a permit costs double
The county's permit guide says work done without a required permit gets a code violation notice and a penalty of double the permit fee.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Wekiwa Springs homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Duke's tariff lists 'Wekiva' in Seminole County as a community it serves)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (Unincorporated Seminole County is listed)
- Gas: Florida Public Utilities (FPU) (Unincorporated Seminole County is listed)
Duke Energy Florida tariff Section V, communities served (2013 PSC filing) ↗ · Peoples Gas tariff Sheet 6.101, communities served (effective Jan. 1, 2026) ↗ · Florida Public Utilities natural gas tariff, communities served ↗
Water
Seminole County Utilities (11 service areas) or another utility, depending on address
Seminole County 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (corrected Aug. 2026, PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Wekiwa Springs homes.
For Duke Energy Florida, Peoples Gas (TECO) and Florida Public Utilities (FPU) customers in Wekiwa Springs. 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 Wekiwa Springs.
Permits and who issues them
According to Seminole County's 'Who Needs A Permit' guide, anyone paid to replace a hot-water heater must be a licensed contractor. The county issues plumbing permits for unincorporated areas. Contractors apply through the county's online permit system and ePlan, and book inspections online.
A contractor's license must be current in Seminole County's contractor database before they can apply online.
Seminole County Building Division ↗ · Seminole County – Who Needs A Permit (PDF) ↗ · Seminole County Administrative Code 20.10 fee resolution (PDF) ↗ · Seminole County – Building permitting ↗
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 Wekiwa Springs.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City | 3 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $45) | Duke Energy Florida or Florida Power & Light |
| Altamonte Springs | 3 mi | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Longwood | 5 mi | Required | $149.85 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Lockhart | 5 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
| Maitland | 6 mi | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Apopka | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $7.50) | Duke Energy Florida |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Wekiwa Springs water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in unincorporated Seminole County?
$45 plus $6 per $1,000 of job value for plumbing permits other than new homes, so a $2,000 replacement comes to about $57. The fee code (last changed in 2021) allows inflation increases of up to 3% a year, so confirm the current amount.
Can I replace my own water heater in unincorporated Seminole County?
Yes, on your own home if it's not a rental, but you must apply in person at the Building Division in Sanford. Anyone paid to replace a water heater must be a licensed contractor.
Seminole County – Who Needs A Permit (PDF) ↗ · Seminole County – Building permitting ↗
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