Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HOPKINS
Hopkins Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Hopkins.
A water heater in Hopkins needs a plumbing permit. If you own and live in a single-family home you can pull it yourself; otherwise a bonded contractor does. You fill out a paper application and bring it back to City Hall. The city's Climate Solutions Fund adds up to $1,500 for a heat pump water heater (income-qualified) and up to $500 for a tankless one. City water is very hard, at 21 grains.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Hopkins Inspections Department
- Who gets the permit
- For work inside an existing single-family home, the owner who lives there or a bonded contractor can apply. Outside work (sewer and water connections) is for state-bonded contractors only.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Hopkins (iron-filtered municipal water) · 21 grains per gallon (city Water & Sewer FAQ); the city filters iron to about 0.03 ppm but the FAQ does not mention softening
- Rebate worth checking
- Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund (HCSF) water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1973 (median) · 37% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 11 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 Hopkins averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Hopkins
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Hopkins post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Dean's Home Services, McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.), MSP Plumbing Heating Air, Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Hopkins average is shown.
What can change the price in Hopkins?
Gas and venting work needs a separate mechanical permit. Work in the street or right-of-way needs a Right-of-Way/Utility Excavation permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Hopkins?
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 →
Aquarius Home Services
Lists Hopkins among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Current offers (expire September 30, 2026): $400 off tank model water heaters (includes basic installation); $1000 off tankless water heaters (includes basic installation); $149 water heater flush & inspection (excludes tankless); $59 water heater & sump pump safety check —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast replacements (including same-day installs), technicians who offered repair-or-replace options without pressure, and clear explanations.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer said a plumber found water-pressure problems that should have been caught when their water heater was replaced, which led to an unexpected higher expense; no BBB complaints about water heater work were visible.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Greater Minneapolis
Lists Hopkins among the areas it serves. Based in Ramsey.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised same-day water heater replacement, quick diagnosis of water heater problems, and technicians who explained maintenance.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer said the lowest of three water heater replacement estimates they got from the company was $2,800 more than another reputable plumber's quote; no company response was shown.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists Hopkins among the areas it serves. Based in Saint Paul.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater repair: '$99 diagnostic fee (waived if repair is completed)' — offers page also lists '$100 OFF Plumbing Services' —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised a quick replacement after their water heater failed, knowledgeable staff and 0% financing.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers alleged high water heater replacement prices (one said $4,391 for a 50-gallon unit after discounts), pressure to add a paid membership to get a discount, a delayed invoice, and one said a technician did not address gas leaks found near a water heater; no company responses were shown on these reviews.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Dean's Home Services
Lists Hopkins among the areas it serves. Based in Maple Grove.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Specials (expire 09/30/26): 'Purchase a new water heater and we'll buy back your old one for up to $650'; '$30 Water Heater Flush' (with free water quality test); 'Up to $1,000 Off Water Softener & Water Heater'; '30% Off Water Softener with Water Heater Install'; '$100 OFF PLUMBING Repair or Install' —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised same-day water heater appointments and installations, clear explanations, help with financing and a strong warranty.
Worth knowing In BBB complaints, one landlord said Dean's replaced a 20-year-old water heater (about $1,800) when the real problem was a utility-locked gas meter, and another said a new water heater installed without a relay kept their boiler running; Dean's responded to both, citing the heater's age and saying it fixed the boiler controls and offered a hotel stay (both listed as Answered).
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.)
Lists Hopkins among the areas it serves. Based in St. Paul, MN (street address not shown on pages checked).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater repair diagnostic $99 (repair page); water heater pages show 'Financing as low as $138/mo' and a '$700 off' banner whose offer details were not shown in page text — ;
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water-heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked; one complainant said earlier experiences with McQuillan had been good.
Worth knowing BBB complainants and reviewers alleged unexplained membership and warranty charges, no choice of water heater model, very high quotes and slow warranty-part follow-up; McQuillan defended its pricing in one review response, and both complaints are listed as Resolved.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
MSP Plumbing Heating Air
Lists Hopkins among the areas it serves. Based in 2415 Ventura Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Tank water heater installation: $2,000 starting price; $3,000 average/most common; $4,000+ higher end. Tankless installation: $6,000 starting; $8,000 average; $10,000+ higher end. Trip fee $88. Coupons: $125 off tank install, $300 off tankless install, $49 water heater drain & flush — ; ;
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast same-day and weekend replacements, online booking, and technicians who explained options and checked gas supply for a larger heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; one reviewer described the company as a little spendy.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains
Lists Hopkins among the areas it serves. Based in 5720 International Parkway, New Hope, MN 55428 (Twin Cities location; also a Rochester, MN location).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: water heater tune & flush only $29; $500 off tankless water heater; free plumbing service call with repair ($89 value) —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised same-day water heater replacements, quick responses to leaks, a careful warranty diagnosis, and a technician who avoided an unnecessary replacement.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers alleged very high water heater quotes (cheapest $6,300 in one case), a salesperson rather than a plumber sent to an urgent leak, and pressure to replace water heaters during unrelated visits; the company replied to several reviews saying it would review the feedback with its team.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised quick, often same-day water heater replacements, clean work, and technicians who laid out repair and replacement options without being pushy.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North
Lists Hopkins among the areas it serves.
- 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.
Ryan Plumbing & Heating
Lists Hopkins among the areas it serves. Based in Minneapolis & Saint Paul, MN (site gives phone numbers for both areas; no street address shown).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Also listing Hopkins: Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Hopkins 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. Minnesota plumbing license lookup (DLI iMS) ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING HOPKINS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HOPKINS
What Hopkins homes are like.
1973Median year built
68%Built before 1980
37%Owner-occupied
58%Heat with utility gas
40%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.
58% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
Only 37% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters should ask the landlord or property manager; replacing the heater is usually the owner’s decision.
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 Hopkins.
Very hard water
Hopkins water has 21 grains of hardness. The city filters out iron, but what's left can coat the water mains and turn water brown when the mains are flushed.
City rebate adds to utility rebates
The Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund pays its top amount after tax credits and Xcel or CenterPoint rebates. Buyers of heat pump or tankless water heaters can use all of these together.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Hopkins homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund eligibility (names Xcel Energy and CenterPoint customers) ↗
Water
City of Hopkins (iron-filtered municipal water): 21 grains per gallon (city Water & Sewer FAQ); the city filters iron to about 0.03 ppm but the FAQ does not mention softening
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Hopkins homes.
For Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy customers in Hopkins. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund (HCSF) water heater rebates ↗ActiveFor Hopkins homes (1-4 units) on Xcel Energy or CenterPoint: up to $1,500 for a heat pump water heater if income-qualified (80% AMI or less), or $750 for others.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota electric) ↗Active$400 for an eligible electric heat pump water heater, or $500 for a smart heat pump water heater.
- Natural Gas Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota gas) ↗Active$75 for a standard gas tank water heater at 0.64 UEF (medium draw) or 0.68 UEF (high draw); $250 for a gas tankless water heater at 0.87 UEF or higher.
- Residential Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota) ↗ActiveReplacement rebates: $250 for a gas tank of 55 gallons or less (0.64 UEF medium draw or 0.68 UEF high draw), $500 for a gas tankless at 0.87 UEF or higher, $1,000 for a combination tankless plus air handler unit, and $200 for an indirect storage tank.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Minnesota rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Hopkins.
Permits and who issues them
Hopkins takes plumbing permits on a paper application you return to City Hall. The form lists 'Water Heater' as a project type, asks what the job is worth, and has an office 'Double Fee' box for work started without a permit. The contractor books inspections (952-548-6320 or online) at least 24 hours ahead. Inspections happen 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
Plumbers must file a copy of their Master Plumber license or DLI bond and an insurance certificate. State-licensed plumbers don't need a city license for work their state license covers. Other contractors, such as mechanical, need a city contractor license: $80 a year or $15 a project.
City of Hopkins Inspections Department ↗ · Hopkins: Plumbing Permits ↗ · Hopkins: Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) ↗ · Hopkins: Contractor's License ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Minnesota plumbing license lookup (DLI iMS) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Minnesota licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Hopkins.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Park | 3 mi | Required | $85 | Xcel Energy |
| Minnetonka | 3 mi | Required | By job value (from $77) | Xcel Energy |
| Edina | 3 mi | Required | By job value (from $200) | Xcel Energy |
| Golden Valley | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $500) | Xcel Energy |
| Eden Prairie | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $600) | Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Richfield | 7 mi | Required | $65 | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Hopkins water heater questions.
Can I pull my own water heater permit in Hopkins?
Yes, if you own and live in an existing single-family home. If not, a bonded contractor applies.
Does Hopkins offer a water heater rebate?
Yes. The Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund pays up to $1,500 (income-qualified) or $750 for a heat pump water heater, and up to $500 or $300 for a tankless one.
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