Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SWANSEA
Swansea Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Swansea.
Yes, replacing a water heater in Swansea takes a plumbing permit. The village Building & Zoning Department issues it online, with a $50 minimum under the 2018 fee schedule. Ameren Illinois supplies both gas and electricity, and Illinois American Water supplies water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Swansea Building & Zoning Department
- Permit fee
- Plumbing permits cost $0.09 per square foot, with a $50 minimum. Extra inspections are $50 each (fee schedule in effect since September 2018).
- Who gets the permit
- The Building Department keeps a record of licensed and bonded contractors. State law (the Illinois Plumbing License Law) lets owner-occupants of single-family homes do their own plumbing if the work meets the Illinois State Plumbing Code; if not, an Illinois-licensed plumber has to do it.
- Electric utility
- Ameren Illinois
- Gas utility
- Ameren Illinois
- Water
- Illinois American Water
- Rebate worth checking
- Ameren Illinois heat pump water heater incentives (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1993 (median) · 73% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Swansea averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Swansea
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing permits cost $0.09 per square foot, with a $50 minimum. Extra inspections are $50 each (fee schedule in effect since September 2018).. Village of Swansea Building & Zoning Department 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 Swansea average is shown.
What can change the price in Swansea?
Electrical and mechanical permits are separate. Adding a circuit or doing gas or venting work may need its own permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Swansea?
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 →
BELOMAN (Belo Heating & Cooling)
Lists Swansea among the areas it serves. Based in 5909 Cool Sports Road, Belleville, IL 62223.
- Tank
- Tankless
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised tidy, problem-free water heater replacements, a fast no-charge warranty repair, and helpful office staff who gave upfront ballpark pricing.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Darwyn's Plumbing, Inc.
Lists Swansea among the areas it serves. Based in 2702 Camp Jackson Rd, Cahokia, IL 62206.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (St. Louis)
Lists Swansea among the areas it serves. Based in 2671 Washington Ave, St Louis, MO 63103 (local branch of national company).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- 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 Swansea 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 SWANSEA
What Swansea homes are like.
1993Median year built
33%Built before 1980
73%Owner-occupied
68%Heat with utility gas
75%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1993. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
68% 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 Swansea.
Codes from 2015
Swansea's fee schedule, in effect since September 2018, names the 2015 International Residential, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes and the Illinois State Plumbing Code.
Fees for occupancy inspections
The same schedule sets a $100 occupancy inspection for a single-family home and a $30 occupancy permit.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Swansea homes.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Swansea homes.
For Ameren Illinois customers in Swansea. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Ameren Illinois heat pump water heater incentives ↗Active$1,150 instant discount when a contractor buys an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater from a participating distributor, or when you use a Program Ally contractor.
- 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 Swansea.
Permits and who issues them
Swansea gives 'replacing a water heater' as an example of work that needs a plumbing permit. Apply on the village's online permit portal (CitizenServe) or send the application by fax. The department schedules the inspections.
The village keeps up-to-date records of licensed and bonded contractors. We found no separate registration rule for plumbers.
Village of Swansea Building & Zoning Department ↗ · Swansea – Applications / Permits ↗ · Swansea – Building & Zoning ↗ · Swansea – Permit Fees (effective September 2018, PDF) ↗ · Illinois Plumbing License Law, 225 ILCS 320/3 (homeowner exemption) ↗
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 Swansea.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 2 mi | Required | — | Ameren Illinois |
| Fairview Heights | 3 mi | Check with city | — | Ameren Illinois |
| Shiloh | 4 mi | Check with city | — | Ameren Illinois |
| O'Fallon | 5 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $45) | Ameren Illinois |
| Collinsville | 9 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $25 | Ameren Illinois, Southwestern Electric Cooperative |
| East St. Louis | 9 mi | Required | — | Ameren Illinois |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Swansea water heater questions.
Does Swansea require a permit to replace a water heater?
Yes. The village uses replacing a water heater as an example of plumbing permit work.
What does the permit cost?
Under the 2018 fee schedule, plumbing permits are $0.09 per square foot, with a $50 minimum.
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