Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN COLLINSVILLE
Collinsville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Collinsville.
Collinsville's Community Development FAQ says you don't need a permit to swap a water heater for the same kind. Moving the heater or adding new plumbing or wiring needs a Residential 'R' permit. Ameren Illinois or Southwestern Electric Cooperative supplies power, depending on where you live. The city pumps and lime-softens its own well water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- No, for a qualifying same-type replacement
- Permit fee
- No fee for a straight swap, since no permit is needed. Residential 'R' permits for other work are priced on the total cost of work: ICC valuation × 0.0061, plus plan review at 25% of the permit fee, with a $25 residential minimum. Source: Municipal Fee & Fine Schedule revised December 9, 2025.
- Electric utility
- Ameren Illinois and Southwestern Electric Cooperative
- Gas utility
- Ameren Illinois
- Water
- City of Collinsville Water Department (PWS IL1194280): six wells in the American Bottoms aquifer, treated at a city plant built in 2019
- Rebate worth checking
- Ameren Illinois heat pump water heater incentives (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1971 (median) · 66% 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 Collinsville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Collinsville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeNo fee for a straight swap, since no permit is needed. Residential 'R' permits for other work are priced on the total cost of work: ICC valuation × 0.0061, plus plan review at 25% of the permit fee, with a $25 residential minimum. Source: Municipal Fee & Fine Schedule revised December 9, 2025.. City of Collinsville Community Development Department (Building Division), 125 S. Center Street fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Collinsville post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Hoffmann Brothers. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Collinsville average is shown.
What can change the price in Collinsville?
The city says new wiring or plumbing needs a permit, so moving a water heater or adding a circuit would need an R permit. Electrical service work involving Ameren or SW Electric needs a Limited 'U' permit ($50 unless over 400 amps). Replacing an HVAC system or furnace with the same kind needs no permit either.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Collinsville?
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 →
BELOMAN (Belo Heating & Cooling)
Lists Collinsville among the areas it serves. Based in 5909 Cool Sports Road, Belleville, IL 62223.
- Tank
- Tankless
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised tidy, problem-free water heater replacements, a fast no-charge warranty repair, and helpful office staff who gave upfront ballpark pricing.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Hoffmann Brothers
Lists Collinsville among the areas it serves. Based in 3700 Rider Trail S, Suite 100, Earth City, MO 63045 (other St. Louis-area offices: 1643 Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110; 2043 Woodland Pkwy, Suite 100, St Louis, MO 63146; 1254 University Drive, Suite 800, Edwardsville, IL 62025).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price:
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised quick replacements (often same or next day), clean installs with floor protection, clear explanations of options, warranties and rebates, and no pushy selling.
Worth knowing A 2026 BBB reviewer said a $927 water heater repair failed, the unit was replaced for about $4,000, and the company credited $450 only after back-and-forth; another reviewer said the company was not the cheapest.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Darwyn's Plumbing, Inc.
Lists Collinsville among the areas it serves. Based in 2702 Camp Jackson Rd, Cahokia, IL 62206.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (St. Louis)
Lists Collinsville among the areas it serves. Based in 2671 Washington Ave, St Louis, MO 63103 (local branch of national company).
- 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 Collinsville 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 COLLINSVILLE
What Collinsville homes are like.
1971Median year built
61%Built before 1980
66%Owner-occupied
61%Heat with utility gas
72%Single-family homes
About 61% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
61% 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 Collinsville.
No permit for a straight swap
Collinsville is one of the few cities in the metro area that says outright you don't need a permit to replace a water heater with the same kind. Moving it, or adding new plumbing or wiring, does need one.
Lime-softened well water
The city's plant softens its American Bottoms well water with hydrated lime. That removes over half of the calcium hardness before the water reaches your tap. No final hardness number is published.
Historic landmarks
Historic landmark properties may have different permit rules. They follow the city's level-of-review table for landmarks and historic districts.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Collinsville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Ameren Illinois (Named by the city for electrical service work.)
- Electric: Southwestern Electric Cooperative (Also named by the city (SW Electric) for electrical service work. Its service boundary isn't mapped.)
- Gas: Ameren Illinois (Not confirmed on a city page.)
Water
City of Collinsville Water Department (PWS IL1194280): six wells in the American Bottoms aquifer, treated at a city plant built in 2019
Collinsville – Water Department ↗ · Collinsville 2025 Annual Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Collinsville homes.
For Ameren Illinois and Southwestern Electric Cooperative customers in Collinsville. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Ameren Illinois heat pump water heater incentives ↗Active$1,150 instant discount when a contractor buys an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater from a participating distributor, or when you use a Program Ally contractor.
- 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 Collinsville.
Permits and who issues them
Collinsville's permit FAQ lists 'Water heater replacement one for one' among projects that don't need a permit. Work with new plumbing or electric needs a Residential 'R' permit. Apply by email to commdevfd@collinsvilleil.org or at the Community Development front desk.
City of Collinsville Community Development Department (Building Division), 125 S. Center Street ↗ · Collinsville Community Development – Frequently Asked Questions (Do I need a building permit?) ↗ · Collinsville – Building Permits and Inspections ↗ · Collinsville Municipal Fee & Fine Schedule (revised 12/9/2025, PDF) ↗ · Illinois Plumbing License Law, 225 ILCS 320/3 ↗
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 Collinsville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Heights | 6 mi | Check with city | — | Ameren Illinois |
| Glen Carbon | 6 mi | Check with city | $65 | Ameren Illinois |
| Troy | 7 mi | Check with city | The building permit fee | Ameren Illinois |
| O'Fallon | 7 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $45) | Ameren Illinois |
| Granite City | 7 mi | Check with city | $40 | Ameren Illinois |
| East St. Louis | 8 mi | Required | — | Ameren Illinois |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Collinsville water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Collinsville?
No, not to swap in the same kind of heater. The city lists that among projects needing no permit. New plumbing or wiring, like moving the heater, does need a Residential 'R' permit.
Where does Collinsville's water come from?
Six city wells in the American Bottoms aquifer. The water is treated and lime-softened at a city plant built in 2019.
Who provides electricity?
The city names both Ameren Illinois and Southwestern Electric Cooperative for electric service work, so check your bill.
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