Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SKOKIE
Skokie Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Skokie.
Skokie requires a permit for a water heater, but it's a quick over-the-counter permit with no plan review. Homeowners can apply, as can licensed, bonded contractors. ComEd and Nicor Gas supply energy. Water is Lake Michigan water bought from Evanston, about 7.8 grains per gallon hard (Evanston's 2025 report).
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Skokie Community Development, Building & Inspection Services
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners and contractors can both apply. The village says every contractor must be licensed and bonded.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Skokie water utility (Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Evanston) · about 134 mg/L (7.8 gpg) average, range 128–143 mg/L, Evanston 2025 water quality report
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1959 (median) · 75% 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 Skokie averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Skokie
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Skokie 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 Skokie average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Skokie?
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 →
Lifetime Plumbing
Lists Skokie among the areas it serves. Based in Skokie, Illinois (no street address published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Abt Electronics & Appliances – Plumbing Services
Lists Skokie 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 Skokie 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.
J. Blanton Plumbing
Lists Skokie among the areas it serves. Based in 1945 Techny Road, #11, Northbrook, IL 60062.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised competitive, honest quotes, clear explanations and prompt, efficient water heater work.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints could be verified in the sources that were accessible.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Skokie 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.
VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc.
Lists Skokie 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 Skokie 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 Skokie 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 SKOKIE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SKOKIE
What Skokie homes are like.
1959Median year built
85%Built before 1980
75%Owner-occupied
80%Heat with utility gas
59%Single-family homes
About 85% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
80% 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 Skokie.
Free home energy checkups
Skokie sends residents to the Home Energy Savings Program for free home energy assessments. ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas run it with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Skokie homes.
Water
Village of Skokie water utility (Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Evanston): about 134 mg/L (7.8 gpg) average, range 128–143 mg/L, Evanston 2025 water quality report
Skokie Water Quality Report 2022 ↗ · Evanston 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Skokie homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Skokie. 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 Skokie.
Permits and who issues them
Skokie lists water heaters as an over-the-counter permit, meaning a simple project with no plan review. Apply on the village's online permit portal (skokiepermits) or call 847-673-0500. The permit placard lists which inspections you need.
Contractors must be licensed and bonded with the village and fill out a contractor information form.
Village of Skokie Community Development, Building & Inspection Services ↗ · Skokie – How to Apply for a Building Permit ↗ · Skokie – Contractor Information Form (PDF) ↗
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 Skokie.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnwood | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Evanston | 2 mi | Required | $30 | ComEd |
| Morton Grove | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Wilmette | 3 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | ComEd |
| Niles | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Winnetka | 5 mi | Required | $90 | Winnetka Water & Electric (municipal utility) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Skokie water heater questions.
Does a water heater replacement need a permit in Skokie?
Yes. Water heaters are an over-the-counter permit with no plan review. The permit placard lists the inspections.
How hard is Skokie's water?
Skokie buys water from Evanston. Evanston's 2025 report shows average hardness of 134 mg/L, or about 7.8 grains per gallon.
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