Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MIDLOTHIAN
Midlothian Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Midlothian.
Midlothian requires a permit to install or replace a water heater, and it's a flat $105 ($55 base plus one $50 inspection). Homes get water from the village, power from ComEd and gas from Nicor Gas. Your plumber files a letter of intent, and every contractor or handyman must be licensed with the village.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Midlothian Building Department
- Permit fee
- $105 flat to install or replace a water heater ($55 base permit plus one $50 inspection). Re-inspections may cost more.
- Who gets the permit
- The plumber provides a letter of intent. Every contractor and handyman must be licensed with the village, even for work that doesn't need a permit.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Midlothian
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1965 (median) · 76% 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 Midlothian averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Midlothian
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$105 flat to install or replace a water heater ($55 base permit plus one $50 inspection). Re-inspections may cost more.. Village of Midlothian Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Midlothian 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 Midlothian average is shown.
What can change the price in Midlothian?
HVAC, generators and electrical work have their own rules. Moving equipment to a new spot requires drawings of where it's going.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Midlothian?
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 Midlothian 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 Midlothian 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.
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing
Lists Midlothian among the areas it serves. Based in Tinley Park, IL (no street address published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised quick scheduling, clean installations with new shut-off valves, removal of the old tank, and courteous technicians.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Midlothian 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 Midlothian 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.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Midlothian 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Midlothian 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 Midlothian 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 MIDLOTHIAN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MIDLOTHIAN
What Midlothian homes are like.
1965Median year built
81%Built before 1980
76%Owner-occupied
87%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
About 81% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
87% 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 Midlothian.
Working without a permit
If work is done without a permit, the fee doubles, whether a contractor or the owner did it. Breaking village rules can bring fines of up to $750 a day.
Display the permit
The permit has to be posted where it can be seen before any work begins.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Midlothian homes.
Water
Village of Midlothian
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Midlothian homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Midlothian. 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 Midlothian.
Permits and who issues them
Midlothian's fee schedule lists water heater installs and replacements as a flat-fee home building permit. For a plumbing permit, the plumber hands in a completed application, a letter of intent and a description of the work. There are at least two inspections, rough and final. The permit must be posted before work starts.
Yes. All contractors and handymen must be licensed and bonded with the village. The village posts a list of licensed contractors.
Village of Midlothian Building Department ↗ · Village of Midlothian: Building Department Fee Schedule ↗ · Village of Midlothian: Electric, HVAC, Plumbing & Mechanical Permit Requirements ↗ · Village of Midlothian: Building & Zoning ↗ · Village of Midlothian: Building Forms & Requirements ↗
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 Midlothian.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Oak Forest | 2 mi | Check with city | $15 | ComEd |
| Markham | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Blue Island | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Alsip | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Harvey | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Midlothian water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Midlothian?
$105 flat: a $55 base permit fee plus one $50 inspection.
What does the plumber need to submit?
A completed permit application, a letter of intent, and a detailed description of the work and materials.
Village of Midlothian: Electric, HVAC, Plumbing & Mechanical Permit Requirements ↗
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