Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN COUNTRY CLUB HILLS
Country Club Hills, IL Water Heater
Replacement
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COUNTRY CLUB HILLS AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Country Club Hills.
Country Club Hills doesn't post a rule on water heater permits, so ask the city. Its Plumbing Permit Application calls for a state-licensed plumbing contractor and a letter of intent, and charges $10 per fixture opening plus the permit fee. Homes get ComEd power and Nicor Gas. Water is Lake Michigan water treated by Chicago and delivered through Oak Lawn.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Country Club Hills Department of Community Development
- Permit fee
- The plumbing application lists $10.00 per opening, plus a plumbing permit fee and plan review that the office sets (form updated March 1, 2022).
- Who gets the permit
- The plumbing application assumes a plumbing contractor with a state license number and a letter of intent. It says nothing about homeowners.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Country Club Hills Water & Sewer Department (Chicago-treated Lake Michigan water delivered through the Village of Oak Lawn)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1976 (median) · 74% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Country Club 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 Country Club Hills
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeThe plumbing application lists $10.00 per opening, plus a plumbing permit fee and plan review that the office sets (form updated March 1, 2022).. City of Country Club Hills Department of Community Development fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Country Club Hills post water heater prices or specials on their websites: A W Adams Installs LLC. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Country Club Hills average is shown.
What can change the price in Country Club Hills?
Electrical work uses a separate Electrical Permit application.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Country Club 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 →
A W Adams Installs LLC
Lists Country Club Hills among the areas it serves. Based in Steger, IL (no street address published).
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon image on replacement page: '$60 OFF 40-Gallon Tank Water Heater Install'; also a labor-discount coupon for customer-supplied units (amount not captured)
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Thumbtack reviewers praised quick scheduling, clear explanations and honest, non-salesy assessments on water heater installs and repairs.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Abt Electronics & Appliances – Plumbing Services
Lists Country Club 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.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Country Club Hills among the areas it serves. Based in 14024 S. Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60418.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast response when a water heater failed, same-day replacement and professional installation work.
Worth knowing A Customer Lobby reviewer (Ken J., 12/15/2024) said the work was good but the cost too high, alleging a $180 charge for a 30-minute pilot relight and $300 added to the estimate for connecting a new water heater.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
Lists Country Club Hills among the areas it serves. Based in 126 S Des Plaines St, Joliet IL, 60436.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer said a technician explained the hot water heater problem plainly and fixed it right away at a reasonable price.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one reviewer (2024) said they were quoted $2,850.99 for a standard 40-gallon heater with a 6-month tank-only warranty and had it done elsewhere for $950; another (2018) said a technician broke their gas control valve and left; no company responses were captured.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Country Club Hills among the areas it serves. Based in 731 District Drive, Itasca, IL 60143 (local branch of national ARS network).
- Tank
- Tankless
- 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 Country Club 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 COUNTRY CLUB HILLS
What Country Club Hills homes are like.
1976Median year built
62%Built before 1980
74%Owner-occupied
90%Heat with utility gas
90%Single-family homes
About 62% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
90% 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 Country Club Hills.
No lead service lines
The city says there are no lead service lines in the community.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Country Club Hills homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗ · ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗
Water
City of Country Club Hills Water & Sewer Department (Chicago-treated Lake Michigan water delivered through the Village of Oak Lawn)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Country Club Hills homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Country Club 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 Country Club Hills.
Permits and who issues them
Country Club Hills has a Plumbing Permit Application (updated March 2022). It asks for the plumbing contractor's state license number and a letter of intent, and charges per fixture opening. The city doesn't say whether replacing a water heater with the same type needs a permit.
Contractors must be licensed with the city. The application is posted as 'Contractors Licensing as of 2022'.
City of Country Club Hills Department of Community Development ↗ · Country Club Hills – Permits, Fees and Contractor Licensing ↗ · Country Club Hills Plumbing Permit Application (3/1/2022, PDF) ↗
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 Country Club Hills.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Crest | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Markham | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Homewood | 3 mi | Check with city | $75 | ComEd |
| Oak Forest | 3 mi | Check with city | $15 | ComEd |
| Matteson | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Tinley Park | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Country Club Hills water heater questions.
What does a plumbing permit cost in Country Club Hills?
The plumbing application lists $10 per opening, plus a plumbing permit fee and plan review that the office fills in. There's no flat fee posted for water heaters.
Country Club Hills Plumbing Permit Application (3/1/2022, PDF) ↗
Where does Country Club Hills get its water?
Lake Michigan water, treated by the City of Chicago and piped through the Village of Oak Lawn.
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