Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HOFFMAN ESTATES
Hoffman Estates Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Hoffman Estates.
Yes, Hoffman Estates requires a permit for a water heater, and it costs $50 (fee handout dated November 2018). Homeowners and registered contractors both apply online through the village's BS&A portal. Nicor Gas and ComEd serve the village. Water is Lake Michigan water from Chicago, delivered by JAWA. The village's permit conditions set exact install rules, such as a metal relief drain line and raising garage gas heaters 18 inches.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Hoffman Estates Code Enforcement (Development Services)
- Permit fee
- $50 for a water heater, water softener or other appliance (Permit Fees handout effective 11/20/2018). Inspections are included.
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners and registered contractors can both apply in the BS&A portal. Contractors must register with the village first. The plumbing work itself is covered by Illinois plumbing license rules.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Hoffman Estates (Lake Michigan water from Chicago delivered by the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency, JAWA)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1976 (median) · 74% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 10 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 Hoffman Estates averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Hoffman Estates
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 for a water heater, water softener or other appliance (Permit Fees handout effective 11/20/2018). Inspections are included.. Village of Hoffman Estates Code Enforcement (Development Services) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Hoffman Estates post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Perfect Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Hoffman Estates average is shown.
What can change the price in Hoffman Estates?
A general plumbing permit is $75 plus $10 for each fixture. Permits that need plan review add 10% for the review, at least $25.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Hoffman Estates?
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 Hoffman Estates 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.
DRF Trusted Property Solutions (DRF Water Heating Solutions)
Lists Hoffman Estates among the areas it serves. Based in 10242 Bode Street, Plainfield, IL 60585.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised skilled, knowledgeable installers, quick replacements and good cleanup, and one noted help getting inspection paperwork.
Worth knowing ComplaintsBoard posters alleged a $1,089 quote that became about $1,800, a post-install leak that damaged a neighbor's unit, and valves left closed that left a customer without water for two days.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Hoffman Estates among the areas it serves. Based in 5701 W. 73 St., Chicago, IL 60638.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast, same-day water heater replacements and friendly, knowledgeable installers.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
IBBOTSON Heating & Air Conditioning
Lists Hoffman Estates among the areas it serves. Based in 514 S Arthur Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised knowledgeable, professional technicians and transparent, competitive quotes, including for a water heater installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Hoffman Estates among the areas it serves. Based in 296 Williams Pl, East Dundee, IL 60118.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised friendly technicians who explained a water heater replacement in plain terms, finished quickly and charged a reasonable price.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Hoffman Estates among the areas it serves. Based in 78 Eisenhower Lane N, Lombard, IL 60148.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: $49 Water Heater Flush and Safety Inspection coupon (listed as expiring Oct 31, 2026); no installed water heater prices published
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick same-day response, clear options and clean installs, including a replacement finished within five hours of the call.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one reviewer (2025) called a $4,000 bill for a standard tank replacement for their elderly mother predatory pricing, and another (2025) said a $60 diagnosis became $629 for a tankless unit and a $3,000 repair quote came with a week's wait; a 2018 reviewer said the installer left old vent work for them until the company returned, and the company apologized.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc.
Lists Hoffman Estates among the areas it serves. Based in 6928 N Greenview, Chicago, IL 60626 (second location in Roselle).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised tidy tankless installs, phone troubleshooting that fixed a tankless unit, an 80-gallon upsize planned and installed at a fair price, and a fair price on replacing a 1991 heater.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer (2012) said other plumbers later found the gas line and a mixed-metal water connection on their tankless install were done incorrectly, that the unit did not qualify for a federal credit they were told it would, and that calls went unanswered; no company response was captured.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Aqua Flow Plumbing Corporation
Lists Hoffman Estates among the areas it serves. Based in Carol Stream, IL (street address not published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Hoffman Estates 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County
Lists Hoffman Estates among the areas it serves.
- 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 Hoffman Estates 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 ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING HOFFMAN ESTATES
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HOFFMAN ESTATES
What Hoffman Estates homes are like.
1976Median year built
63%Built before 1980
74%Owner-occupied
89%Heat with utility gas
75%Single-family homes
About 63% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
89% 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 Hoffman Estates.
How the village wants heaters installed
Permit conditions call for: a cold-water shutoff within 5 feet of the heater; a full-size metal relief drain pipe ending 2 to 6 inches above the floor (no PVC); screwed flue joints; the contractor's sign-off that the existing flue or B-vent is the right size; 100 sq in air openings at the top and bottom of closets; and gas heaters in garages raised 18 inches.
Village of Hoffman Estates: Water Heater conditions of permit issuance ↗
Dumpsters and HOA rules
Roll-off dumpsters must come from Groot, the village's franchise hauler. Owners have to check any HOA rules on their own, the permit conditions say.
Village of Hoffman Estates: Water Heater conditions of permit issuance ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Hoffman Estates homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of Hoffman Estates (Lake Michigan water from Chicago delivered by the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency, JAWA)
Village of Hoffman Estates: Water Quality ↗ · Village of Hoffman Estates 2025 Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Hoffman Estates homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Hoffman Estates. 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 Hoffman Estates.
Permits and who issues them
Hoffman Estates issues water heater permits (new, repair and replacement) in its BS&A online portal. Homeowners and contractors each have their own way in. Permits come with written conditions. The final inspection happens right after the work is done; request it online by 3 p.m. the day before.
Yes. Before applying, contractors register on BS&A Online with the village's Contractor/Design Professionals Registration Form and file a workers' comp affidavit.
Village of Hoffman Estates Code Enforcement (Development Services) ↗ · Village of Hoffman Estates: Building Permits & Inspections ↗ · Village of Hoffman Estates Permit Fees handout (effective 11/20/2018) ↗
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 Hoffman Estates.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streamwood | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Schaumburg | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Hanover Park | 6 mi | Required | $12 | ComEd |
| Barrington | 6 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Rolling Meadows | 6 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Palatine | 6 mi | Required | $103 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Hoffman Estates water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Hoffman Estates?
$50, inspections included. That's from the village fee handout effective November 20, 2018.
Village of Hoffman Estates Permit Fees handout (effective 11/20/2018) ↗
Can I apply as a homeowner?
Yes. The BS&A portal has one entry for homeowners and one for contractors. Contractors have to register with the village first.
Village of Hoffman Estates: Building Permits & Inspections ↗
Can the relief valve drain line be PVC?
No. The village requires a full-size metal drain pipe that ends 2 to 6 inches above the floor.
Village of Hoffman Estates: Water Heater conditions of permit issuance ↗
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