Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ROLLING MEADOWS
Rolling Meadows, IL Water Heater
Replacement
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ROLLING MEADOWS AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Rolling Meadows.
Yes, Rolling Meadows requires a permit for a new water heater. It costs a flat $75 with inspections included, set by a 2020 fee ordinance. You apply on the city's Residential Express Permit Application. The city's water is a mix of Lake Michigan water and deep-well water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Rolling Meadows Community Development (Building Permits & Inspections)
- Permit fee
- $75 for a home water heater permit, inspections included (Ordinance 20-36, 2020). The posted fee schedule is that 2020 ordinance.
- Who gets the permit
- The express form asks for the plumbing contractor's license number. The pages we checked don't say whether homeowners can do their own plumbing.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Rolling Meadows (Lake Michigan water plus four deep wells)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1973 (median) · 72% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Rolling Meadows averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Rolling Meadows
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 for a home water heater permit, inspections included (Ordinance 20-36, 2020). The posted fee schedule is that 2020 ordinance.. City of Rolling Meadows Community Development (Building Permits & Inspections) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Rolling Meadows average is shown.
What can change the price in Rolling Meadows?
Other plumbing work costs 3% of the plumbing cost, plus $8 per fixture and $50 per inspection ($40 minimum). Replacing a furnace or AC is $75 per unit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Rolling Meadows?
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 Rolling Meadows 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.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows 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.
VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc.
Lists Rolling Meadows 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows 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 ROLLING MEADOWS
What Rolling Meadows homes are like.
1973Median year built
68%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
79%Heat with utility gas
62%Single-family homes
About 68% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
79% 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 Rolling Meadows.
Lake Michigan water mixed with well water
The city pumps about 1 billion gallons a year of Lake Michigan and well water and keeps four deep wells. So your water may not match neighbors who get only Lake Michigan water.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Rolling Meadows homes.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Rolling Meadows homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Rolling Meadows. 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 Rolling Meadows.
Permits and who issues them
Water heaters go on the Residential Express Permit Application. Check the plumbing box for a water heater, gas or electric. Apply through the city's online portal. Every contractor's bond and license must be on file before the permit is issued.
Contractors must be licensed and bonded with the city, as required, before the permit is issued.
City of Rolling Meadows Community Development (Building Permits & Inspections) ↗ · Rolling Meadows Ordinance 20-36 building fees ↗ · Rolling Meadows Residential Express Permit Application ↗ · Rolling Meadows Permit Process ↗
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 Rolling Meadows.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Palatine | 3 mi | Required | $103 | ComEd |
| Schaumburg | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Mount Prospect | 5 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Elk Grove Village | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Prospect Heights | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Rolling Meadows water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Rolling Meadows?
$75 for a home water heater, inspections included. That's set by Ordinance 20-36 from 2020.
Which form do I use?
Use the Residential Express Permit Application. Check plumbing, then water heater (gas or electric).
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