Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MATTESON
Matteson Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Matteson.
Matteson requires a permit to replace a water heater, and the home fee is $50. Start before the permit is issued and the fee doubles. ComEd and Nicor Gas serve homes, and the village supplies water. Plumbing permit applications need a letter of intent, and every contractor registers with the village each year for $150.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Matteson Community Development, Building Services Division
- Permit fee
- $50 for a home water heater (listed under both mechanical and plumbing). Fees double if work starts before the permit. Re-inspections cost $125.
- Who gets the permit
- Whoever does the plumbing must turn in a letter of intent, as the Illinois Plumbing License Law requires. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the village.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Matteson
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1996 (median) · 77% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Matteson averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Matteson
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 for a home water heater (listed under both mechanical and plumbing). Fees double if work starts before the permit. Re-inspections cost $125.. Village of Matteson Community Development, Building Services Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Matteson 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 Matteson average is shown.
What can change the price in Matteson?
Home furnace and central air permits are $50 each. Generators are $80 plus plan review.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Matteson?
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 Matteson 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 Matteson 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.
Comfort First Heating and Cooling
Lists Matteson among the areas it serves. Based in 413 W Mondamin St, Minooka, IL 60447.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised a technician's punctuality, knowledge and clear answers during a water heater service call, as well as the office's quick response and updates.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Matteson 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.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Matteson 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 Matteson 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 Matteson 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 Matteson 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 ↗.
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HOMES IN MATTESON
What Matteson homes are like.
1996Median year built
32%Built before 1980
77%Owner-occupied
89%Heat with utility gas
80%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1996. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Matteson.
Starting early doubles the fee
If work starts before you have the permit, Matteson doubles the fee. Skipping the permit altogether can lead to a fine.
Village of Matteson Building Services Fee Schedule ↗ · Village of Matteson: Building Services ↗
Newer codes
Matteson uses the 2014 Illinois State Plumbing Code, the 2024 International codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code, with its own local changes.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Matteson homes.
Water
Village of Matteson
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Matteson homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Matteson. 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 Matteson.
Permits and who issues them
Matteson requires building permits for all home improvements, and its fee list includes a home water heater permit. Permits, contractor registration and inspection requests (48 hours ahead) all go through the CitizenServe online system. Plumbing permit applications must include a letter of intent from whoever does the plumbing.
Yes. Every contractor and subcontractor registers with the village each year ($150 each).
Village of Matteson Community Development, Building Services Division ↗ · Village of Matteson: Building Services ↗ · Village of Matteson Building Services Fee Schedule ↗
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 Matteson.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richton Park | 2 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Park Forest | 4 mi | Required | $60 | ComEd |
| Country Club Hills | 4 mi | Check with city | $10 | ComEd |
| Tinley Park | 5 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Hazel Crest | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Homewood | 6 mi | Check with city | $75 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Matteson water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Matteson?
$50 for a home water heater. Re-inspections are $125.
What happens if the heater is installed before the permit?
The village doubles the permit fee if work starts before the permit is issued.
How do I apply?
Use the village's CitizenServe online system. It also handles contractor registration and inspections.
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