Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN JUSTICE
Justice Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Justice.
Yes, Justice requires a plumbing permit to replace a hot water tank. Its permit list names water heaters together with expansion tanks. For energy, the village is served by ComEd and Nicor Gas. Water comes from the Justice-Willow Springs Water Commission, which buys Lake Michigan water from Chicago.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Justice Building Department
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Justice-Willow Springs Water Commission (Chicago Jardine-plant Lake Michigan water) · about 141–143 mg/L as CaCO3 (about 8.3 gpg), Chicago Lake Michigan water at the plant outlets, Q1 2025 comprehensive analysis; the commission's 2026 CCR gives no hardness
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1977 (median) · 54% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Justice averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Justice
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Justice average is shown.
What can change the price in Justice?
Replacing a furnace or air conditioner also needs a permit. Missing an inspection appointment means paying a re-inspection fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Justice?
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 Justice 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
Lists Justice 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 Justice 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 Justice 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 JUSTICE
What Justice homes are like.
1977Median year built
59%Built before 1980
54%Owner-occupied
84%Heat with utility gas
47%Single-family homes
About 59% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
84% 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 Justice.
Plan on an expansion tank
The permit list names hot water tanks with expansion tanks, and the plumbing application has its own line for one. Expect the inspector to check for it.
Justice permits-required list ↗ · Justice Plumbing Permit Application ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Justice homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗ · Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗
Water
Justice-Willow Springs Water Commission (Chicago Jardine-plant Lake Michigan water): about 141–143 mg/L as CaCO3 (about 8.3 gpg), Chicago Lake Michigan water at the plant outlets, Q1 2025 comprehensive analysis; the commission's 2026 CCR gives no hardness
Justice-Willow Springs Water Commission 2026 CCR (2025 data) ↗ · City of Chicago Comprehensive Chemical Analysis, Q1 2025 (hardness 141–143 mg/L at Jardine and South plant outlets) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Justice homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Justice. 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 Justice.
Permits and who issues them
Justice's list of jobs that need permits includes replacing plumbing fixtures and names 'Hot water Tanks with expansion tanks'. Plumbing uses the village's own Plumbing Permit Application (2023), which has lines for hot water heaters and expansion tanks. Most permits are issued within 72 hours. Inspections are by appointment, and someone must be home for work inside.
The general permit application must name every contractor on the job. We didn't find a separate registration rule online.
Village of Justice Building Department ↗ · Village of Justice: Forms, Permits & Inspections ↗ · Village of Justice: Building Department Permits Are Required For (list) ↗ · Village of Justice: Plumbing Permit Application 2023 ↗
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 Justice.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeview | 1 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Hickory Hills | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Summit | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Burbank | 3 mi | Check with city | The gas water heater saf | ComEd |
| Palos Hills | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Lyons | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Justice water heater questions.
Does replacing a water heater in Justice need a permit?
Yes. Hot water tanks with expansion tanks are on the village's list of plumbing fixture replacements that need a permit.
Who supplies water in Justice?
The Justice-Willow Springs Water Commission. It buys Lake Michigan water from Chicago's Jardine plant.
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