Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
Inver Grove Heights Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Inver Grove Heights.
Inver Grove Heights charges a flat $80 plumbing permit to replace a water heater under its 2026 fee schedule. Owners who live in the home can pull their own plumbing permit. Power comes from Xcel Energy or Dakota Electric depending on where you live, and Xcel supplies gas. City water is hard, at 20–22 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Inver Grove Heights Inspections Department
- Permit fee
- $80 to replace a water heater (plumbing permit), under the 2026 fee schedule ordinance that took effect April 1, 2026.
- Who gets the permit
- Only a licensed contractor, homeowner or homesteader can apply. A homeowner who lives in the home may get a plumbing permit for it. For homes the owner doesn't live in (rentals), a state-licensed plumbing contractor must get the permit.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric Association
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- City of Inver Grove Heights · 20–22 grains per gallon (about 370 ppm), per the city's 2025 Water Quality Report, which says most homes and businesses soften their water.
- Rebate worth checking
- Dakota Electric Energy Wise water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1990 (median) · 77% 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 Inver Grove Heights averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Inver Grove Heights
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$80 to replace a water heater (plumbing permit), under the 2026 fee schedule ordinance that took effect April 1, 2026.. City of Inver Grove Heights Inspections Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights average is shown.
What can change the price in Inver Grove Heights?
Mechanical permits for a fireplace or gas appliance, and for gas piping and an air test, are $105 each. Installing or replacing one plumbing fixture is $105 base plus $4 per fixture.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Inver Grove Heights?
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 Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North
Lists Inver Grove Heights 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (St Paul)
Lists Inver Grove Heights among the areas it serves. Based in St Paul.
- 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 Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights: Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Inver Grove Heights 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 INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
What Inver Grove Heights homes are like.
1990Median year built
37%Built before 1980
77%Owner-occupied
82%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1990. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
82% 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 Inver Grove Heights.
Hard water, and most homes soften it
The city's 2025 report puts hardness at 20–22 grains per gallon and says most homes and businesses soften their water. It adds that a softener that isn't working right is the usual reason for low water pressure in a home.
Two electric providers
Your electricity comes from Xcel Energy or Dakota Electric, depending on where you live. The city's energy page links to both utilities' water heater rebates.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Inver Grove Heights homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (depending on location)
- Electric: Dakota Electric Association (depending on location)
- Gas: Xcel Energy
Water
City of Inver Grove Heights: 20–22 grains per gallon (about 370 ppm), per the city's 2025 Water Quality Report, which says most homes and businesses soften their water.
IGH 2025 Water Quality Report ↗ · IGH Drinking Water Quality Report page ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Inver Grove Heights homes.
For Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric Association customers in Inver Grove Heights. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Dakota Electric Energy Wise water heater rebates ↗ActiveFor Dakota Electric members: $500 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater.
- 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.
- 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 Inver Grove Heights.
Permits and who issues them
The 2026 fee schedule in Inver Grove Heights has its own plumbing permit for water heater replacement. Homeowners apply on the city's online permits portal. Send questions to permits@ighmn.gov or call 651-450-2550. Electrical permits come from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Mechanical contractors, among other trades, need a City Contractor License, good for the calendar year. Plumbers need a State of Minnesota license.
City of Inver Grove Heights Inspections Department ↗ · IGH Building Permits, Inspections & Contractor License ↗ · IGH 2026 Fee Schedule (updated March 2026) ↗ · IGH When Am I Required to Hire a Licensed Contractor ↗
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 Inver Grove Heights.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South St. Paul | 4 mi | Required | — | Xcel Energy |
| Mendota Heights | 5 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $75) | Xcel Energy |
| Eagan | 5 mi | Required | $75, | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| West St. Paul | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Xcel Energy |
| Rosemount | 6 mi | Check with city | $70 | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Cottage Grove | 7 mi | Required | $61 | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Inver Grove Heights water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Inver Grove Heights?
$80 for a water heater replacement under the 2026 fee schedule effective April 1, 2026.
Can I get the permit myself?
Yes, if you are the listed owner and live in the home. Rentals need a state-licensed plumbing contractor.
How hard is the water?
20–22 grains per gallon (about 370 ppm), according to the 2025 Water Quality Report.
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