Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CAMPTON HILLS
Campton Hills Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Campton Hills.
Yes, you need a permit to replace a water heater in Campton Hills. It's a flat $100 under the fee schedule amended in 2026, and you email the application to the village. Start without a permit and the cost doubles. Power comes from ComEd and gas from Nicor Gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Campton Hills Building & Zoning
- Permit fee
- $100 to install or replace a residential water heater (Village Code 3-3-1, last amended by Ord. O-26-01 on 1-6-2026)
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 99% 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 Campton Hills averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Campton Hills
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$100 to install or replace a residential water heater (Village Code 3-3-1, last amended by Ord. O-26-01 on 1-6-2026). Village of Campton Hills Building & Zoning 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 Campton Hills average is shown.
What can change the price in Campton Hills?
New gas lines need a $100 minimum plan review deposit. Electric service upgrades that add amperage need a permit ($100 minimum); replacing a panel at the same amperage does not. Starting work without a permit adds a penalty of 100% of the permit fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Campton Hills?
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 →
Abt Electronics & Appliances – Plumbing Services
Lists Campton Hills among the areas it serves. Based in 1200 N. Milwaukee, Glenview, IL 60025.
- Tank
- Tankless
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised Abt staff for following up until a multi-system project that included a tankless water heater was finished, and for handling an emergency water heater replacement.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Campton Hills 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. IDPH plumber license verification ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN CAMPTON HILLS
What Campton Hills homes are like.
1989Median year built
29%Built before 1980
99%Owner-occupied
97%Heat with utility gas
99%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
97% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
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 Campton Hills.
Starting without a permit doubles the fee
If you start work before getting a permit, Campton Hills adds a penalty equal to 100% of the permit fee. The village administrator may waive it if the violation wasn't willful.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Campton Hills homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas (Campton Hills is on Nicor's list of municipalities.)
ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗ · Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Campton Hills homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Campton Hills. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates ↗Active$150 for an ENERGY STAR gas tankless water heater (UEF 0.95 or higher, 75 MBTUH or less), or $150 for an ENERGY STAR power-vented or condensing storage water heater (UEF 0.86 or higher).
- Illinois IRA Home Energy Rebates (HEAR and HOMES) ↗Not launchedIllinois EPA says its HEAR application has not yet been processed by U.S.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Illinois rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Campton Hills.
Permits and who issues them
Campton Hills' fee schedule (Village Code 3-3-1) lists installing or replacing a water heater as a miscellaneous building permit. Email the completed building permit application and supporting documents to permits@camptonhills.illinois.gov. Mail works too, but fax doesn't. Ask the village what you need to submit.
Village of Campton Hills Building & Zoning ↗ · Village of Campton Hills: Permit Applications ↗ · Campton Hills Village Code Title 3 Ch. 3 fee schedules (American Legal) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the IDPH plumber license verification ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Illinois licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Campton Hills.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles | 6 mi | Required | $40 | City of St. Charles Electric Utility |
| South Elgin | 6 mi | Required | $50, | ComEd |
| Geneva | 7 mi | Required | $55 | City of Geneva Electric Utility |
| Elgin | 8 mi | Required | $85 | ComEd |
| Batavia | 9 mi | Check with city | — | City of Batavia Electric Utility |
| Pingree Grove | 9 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Campton Hills water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Campton Hills?
$100 to install or replace a water heater in a home.
How do I apply for a permit in Campton Hills?
Email the building permit application and supporting documents to permits@camptonhills.illinois.gov, or send them by mail. Faxes aren't accepted.
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