Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SOUTH HOLLAND
South Holland Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in South Holland.
South Holland requires a plumbing permit, water heaters included. It costs 1.2% of the job's value ($35 minimum) plus a $70 plumbing inspection. Plumbers register with the village for free. A spring 2026 fee waiver for water heaters has ended.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of South Holland Community Development
- Permit fee
- The home base permit fee is 1.2% of the project's value, with a $35 minimum. A plumbing inspection is $70 (Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule, updated December 2023). There's no separate line for water heaters.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of South Holland Public Works (water, sewer and stormwater)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1966 (median) · 83% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 South Holland averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in South Holland
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeThe home base permit fee is 1.2% of the project's value, with a $35 minimum. A plumbing inspection is $70 (Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule, updated December 2023). There's no separate line for water heaters.. Village of South Holland Community Development fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for South Holland 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 South Holland average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in South Holland?
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 South Holland 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 South Holland 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
Lists South Holland 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.
Young Plumbing
Lists South Holland among the areas it serves. Based in Valparaiso, IN (street address not shown on site pages checked).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day and Sunday or holiday response, a clean swap of a leaking tank (with an upsize to 50 gallons), and fair prices for repeat customers.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said a technician recommended a replacement costing over $1,000 where another company later fixed a wire and cleaned the unit (2019), and that an $85 diagnosis quote became $285 an hour on arrival (2023); the owner replied to the latter that the company would take the concerns into consideration.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists South Holland 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 South Holland 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 SOUTH HOLLAND
What South Holland homes are like.
1966Median year built
84%Built before 1980
83%Owner-occupied
93%Heat with utility gas
98%Single-family homes
About 84% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
93% 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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies South Holland homes.
Water
Village of South Holland Public Works (water, sewer and stormwater)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for South Holland homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in South Holland. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Permit Fee Vacation ↗EndedFor owner-occupied homes, permit fees were waived on qualifying projects, water heater replacement included.
- 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 South Holland.
Permits and who issues them
South Holland lists plumbing as work that needs a permit. Its spring 2026 Permit Fee Vacation named water heater replacement as permitted work. Permits and contractor registrations are online only, through the village's portal. Questions go to permits@southholland.org or (708) 210-2900 ext. 5201.
Every contractor must register with the village. Plumbing contractors pay nothing and turn in a copy of their current Illinois plumbing license (055). Other trades pay $100–$150 and post a $10,000 surety bond.
Village of South Holland Community Development ↗ · South Holland Permits & Contractor Information ↗ · South Holland Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule (Dec 2023) ↗ · South Holland Registration Info for New Contractors ↗ · South Holland Permit Fee Vacation (April 20 – May 1, 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
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COMMON QUESTIONS
South Holland water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in South Holland?
The home base fee is 1.2% of the project's value, at least $35, plus $70 for the plumbing inspection. That's from the December 2023 fee schedule.
Is there still a permit fee waiver in South Holland?
No. The 2026 Permit Fee Vacation only applied to complete applications received April 20 – May 1, 2026.
Does a water heater replacement need a permit?
Yes. The village named water heater replacement as a qualifying project and said you still need a permit.
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