Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LEAWOOD
Leawood, KS Water Heater
Replacement
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LEAWOOD AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Leawood.
Yes, Leawood has its own Water Heater permit. Codes Administration usually issues it in one to two days through the Access Leawood portal. Contractors need a Leawood plumbing contractor license. Homes get Evergy electricity, Kansas Gas Service gas and WaterOne water, at about 135 ppm hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Leawood Codes Administration
- Who gets the permit
- Leawood's plumbing code change says the owner or someone authorized by the owner must sign the permit application. Contractors doing the work carry a Leawood contractor license. The city pages we read don't spell out rules for homeowners installing their own heater.
- Electric utility
- Evergy
- Gas utility
- Kansas Gas Service
- Water
- WaterOne (Water District No. 1 of Johnson County) · Total hardness averaged 135 ppm (range 110-157 ppm), about 7.9 grains per gallon, in WaterOne's 2026 Water Quality Report.
- Rebate worth checking
- Kansas Home Rebates (IRA HEAR and HOMES) (Not launched)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 91% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 13 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 Leawood averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Leawood
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Leawood post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, KC Water Heaters, Service Experts Kansas City. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Leawood average is shown.
What can change the price in Leawood?
Codes Administration also issues separate mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits. If work starts before the permit is issued, you pay an extra fee from the city fee schedule on top of the permit fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Leawood?
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.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Leawood among the areas it serves. Based in 7100 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64129 (second office: 13839 S. Murlen Road, Unit H, Olathe, KS 66062).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised specific plumbers for efficient, clean water heater and tankless installs and for explaining the equipment and shutoffs.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers alleged high charges for relighting pilot lights and for member water heater replacements, and one 2026 BBB complaint said a member quote came to about $5,045 before credits for a 40-gallon replacement; A.B.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Lists Leawood among the areas it serves. Based in 15203 W 99th St, Lenexa, KS 66219 (main office; second office at 7667 NW Prairie View Rd #200, Kansas City, MO 64151).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price:
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised the company for sticking with a tankless water heater problem under warranty and for prompt, courteous technicians.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged high charges, including about $400 for each of two visits to repair one water heater and a replacement pitch when a pilot only needed cleaning.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Kansas City
Lists Leawood among the areas it serves. Based in 712 SW 6th St, Lee's Summit, MO 64081.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water-heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged a leaking new water heater that cost $3,000, a loose drain after a coupon flush, and upselling on healthy water heaters; the company replied to the flush complaint, saying it would have come back to tighten the drain.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Dragonfly Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Leawood among the areas it serves. Based in 3004 US-40, Suite C, Blue Springs, MO 64015 (second shop: 6500 W 110th St, Suite 101, Overland Park, KS 66211).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised quick estimates before work, prompt scheduling, and a technician who pursued a manufacturer warranty claim on his own time.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Rooter
Lists Leawood among the areas it serves. Based in 8155 Lenexa Dr, Overland Park, KS 66214.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a meticulous, polite plumber, same-day consultation and installation, and a quick emergency response to a leaking water heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
KC Water Heaters
Lists Leawood among the areas it serves. Based in Kansas City, KS 66106 (city/ZIP per Houzz profile; no street address on company site).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price:
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The one reviewer praised the owner as knowledgeable and fair, and a fast, easy water heater install with no sales pitch.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Lutz Plumbing, Inc.
Lists Leawood among the areas it serves. Based in 21961 W 83rd St, Shawnee, KS 66227.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water-heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A 2025 BBB complaint alleged that a tankless water heater install had an undersized exhaust, an indoor intake and a copper condensate line contrary to the manual; Lutz replied that it was not called to inspect, would correct any error it made, noted the heater was customer-supplied, and offered to send someone out (listed as Answered).
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Snake 'n' Rooter Plumbing Company
Lists Leawood among the areas it serves. Based in 3370 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64064.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The one testimonial praised a technician who explained everything and stayed professional and upbeat through a long, complicated replacement.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the testimonial itself describes a replacement that took almost 7 hours because the first heater was too big and the right fittings had to be fetched.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Summit Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Leawood among the areas it serves. Based in 1455 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO 64116 (second office: 7331 W 80th St Suite B, Overland Park, KS 66204).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The one reviewer called the company very professional for a tankless water heater, furnace and AC installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the reviewer said the job cost a lot.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Golden's Plumbing
Lists Leawood among the areas it serves. Based in 17201 E US Hwy 40 Suite 203, Independence, MO 64055.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Also listing Leawood: Mr. Plumber Inc., Plumbline Plumbing, Service Experts Kansas City.
Order: companies based in Leawood 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. Johnson County contractor license search (Kansas licensing is local) ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING LEAWOOD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LEAWOOD
What Leawood homes are like.
1989Median year built
34%Built before 1980
91%Owner-occupied
79%Heat with utility gas
89%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Leawood.
2018 codes with local amendments
Leawood's building codes, including the 2018 International Plumbing, Fuel Gas and Mechanical codes with city changes, took effect May 1, 2020.
Utility bill help
The city sends low-income households that qualify to utility bill help run by the Johnson County Department of Aging and Human Services (913-715-6653, by appointment).
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Leawood homes.
Water
WaterOne (Water District No. 1 of Johnson County): Total hardness averaged 135 ppm (range 110-157 ppm), about 7.9 grains per gallon, in WaterOne's 2026 Water Quality Report.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Leawood homes.
For Evergy and Kansas Gas Service customers in Leawood. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Kansas Home Rebates (IRA HEAR and HOMES) ↗Not launchedKansas was allocated $52.6 million for electrification and appliance rebates and $52.9 million for home efficiency rebates.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Kansas rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Leawood.
Permits and who issues them
Leawood's permit and license table lists a Water Heater permit from Codes Administration, usually ready in one to two days. Apply and request inspections on the Access Leawood online portal, which replaced the city's old system.
Yes. Leawood issues contractor business licenses (starting with LCON), with types including Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical. Anyone can look up licensed businesses in Access Leawood.
City of Leawood Codes Administration ↗ · Leawood Licenses & Permits ↗ · Leawood Codes Administration ↗ · Leawood 2018 International Plumbing Code Amendments ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Johnson County contractor license search (Kansas licensing is local) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Kansas licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Leawood.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | 4 mi | Required | $1 | Evergy |
| Prairie Village | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $22) | Evergy |
| Merriam | 8 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Evergy |
| Lenexa | 10 mi | Required | By job value (from $30) | Evergy |
| Olathe | 11 mi | Required | $50 | Evergy |
| Shawnee | 12 mi | Required | By job value (from $20) | Evergy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Leawood water heater questions.
Do I need a permit for a new water heater in Leawood?
Yes. The city's permit table lists a Water Heater permit from Codes Administration, usually issued in one to two days through Access Leawood.
How do I check that my plumber is licensed in Leawood?
Search Access Leawood. Its public lookup shows licensed businesses, including plumbing contractor licenses.
What happens if work starts before the permit?
You pay an extra fee from the city fee schedule on top of the normal permit fee, under Leawood's plumbing code.
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