Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MARKHAM
Markham Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Markham.
Yes, Markham requires a permit for a water heater. Only a plumber licensed by both the city and the state can do the work; homeowners can't do their own plumbing. Plumbers don't pay the city's $175 contractor fee but still need a $10,000 bond. ComEd and Nicor Gas serve the city, and Markham supplies the water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Markham Building & Housing Department
- Who gets the permit
- The contractor gets the permit. Homeowners can do many projects themselves, but not electrical, plumbing, HVAC or roofing.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Markham
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1964 (median) · 75% 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 Markham averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Markham
- 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 Markham average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Markham?
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 Markham 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 Markham 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Markham 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 Markham 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 MARKHAM
What Markham homes are like.
1964Median year built
82%Built before 1980
75%Owner-occupied
96%Heat with utility gas
98%Single-family homes
About 82% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
96% 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 Markham.
Homeowners can't do plumbing
Markham lets owners handle some projects, but not plumbing, electrical, HVAC or roofing. A licensed plumber has to install your water heater.
Work hours: Monday to Saturday
Construction is only allowed Monday through Saturday, from 7 am to 7 pm.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Markham homes.
Water
City of Markham
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Markham homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Markham. 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 Markham.
Permits and who issues them
Markham requires a permit for water heaters, as it does for plumbing, heating and electrical work. The contractor doing the job must get the permit. The permit placard has to be up in a window before work starts. Permits last six months, and work is allowed Monday-Saturday, 7 am-7 pm.
Yes. Contractors must be licensed and bonded with the city ($175 fee, $10,000 bond, $1,000,000 insurance). Plumbers with a State of Illinois license don't pay the application fee; they turn in their state plumbing licenses (IDPH 055 and 058).
City of Markham Building & Housing Department ↗ · City of Markham: Building & Housing Department ↗ · City of Markham: Contractor Application 2026 ↗
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 Markham.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Crest | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Harvey | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Midlothian | 2 mi | Required | $105 | ComEd |
| Country Club Hills | 3 mi | Check with city | $10 | ComEd |
| Homewood | 3 mi | Check with city | $75 | ComEd |
| Oak Forest | 3 mi | Check with city | $15 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Markham water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Markham?
Yes. Water heaters are on the city's list of work that needs a permit.
Can I put in a water heater myself in Markham?
No. In Markham, homeowners can't do their own plumbing, electrical, HVAC or roofing work.
Who pulls the permit?
The contractor doing the job gets the permit and posts the placard.
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