Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LAKEVILLE
Lakeville Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Lakeville.
In Lakeville, a water heater needs a $70 plumbing permit in 2026, plus the state surcharge. You apply online through BS&A, and the inspection is done with photos you email in. Dakota Electric and Xcel Energy each supply power to part of the city, and CenterPoint Energy and Minnesota Energy Resources each supply gas to part. City water is hard, at 18 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Lakeville Building Inspections
- Permit fee
- $70 for a water softener or water heater plumbing permit, plus the State of Minnesota surcharge (2026 Fee Schedule, in effect January 1, 2026).
- Who gets the permit
- A registered plumbing contractor, or the homeowner using the separate homeowner application. The city pages we read don't say which homeowners qualify; Minnesota's homestead exemption sets the rules for homeowners doing their own plumbing.
- Electric utility
- Dakota Electric Association and Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy and Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation
- Water
- City of Lakeville Utilities (groundwater wells and water treatment facility) · 18 grains per gallon (about 308 mg/L); the city recommends setting softeners to 14–16 gpg to avoid over-softening. Year of the figure not stated.
- Rebate worth checking
- Dakota Electric Energy Wise water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1999 (median) · 88% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 12 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 Lakeville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lakeville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$70 for a water softener or water heater plumbing permit, plus the State of Minnesota surcharge (2026 Fee Schedule, in effect January 1, 2026).. City of Lakeville Building Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Lakeville post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Dean's Home Services, Genz-Ryan, 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 Lakeville average is shown.
What can change the price in Lakeville?
Electrical work needs its own electrical permit and sign-off from the electrical inspector (at least $55 per visit for homes in 2026). A whole new plumbing installation is $150.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lakeville?
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 →
Aqueduct Plumbing Co.
Lists Lakeville among the areas it serves. Based in Lakeville, MN (per site titles; street address not shown on pages checked).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Air Mechanical
Lists Lakeville among the areas it serves. Based in 16411 Aberdeen St NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised knowledgeable plumbers who explained water heater condition and options, and a repair that avoided a full replacement.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; one Yelp reviewer said technicians consistently try to upsell extras, though without pressure.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Aquarius Home Services
Lists Lakeville 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.
Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists Lakeville 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 Lakeville 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.
Genz-Ryan
Lists Lakeville among the areas it serves. Based in Burnsville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons page (expires 10/31/26): 'Same-Day Water Heater Installation — Guaranteed' or $150/day compensation (eligible replacements); 'Buy a Water Heater, Get a Free Water Softener'; $26 Water Heater Flush & Fill + water quality test; water heater financing 'as low as $3/Day'; $99 off any plumbing repairs —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A testimonial on the company's site praised a technician who replaced a badly corroded water heater and softener and stayed late so the family would not be without water.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers and complainants alleged a water heater install that failed inspection with three missed return visits, the wrong water heater type delivered, high replacement pricing and a 24-hour guarantee that excluded water heaters; Genz-Ryan resolved the wrong-heater complaint, reached a confidential settlement on the pricing and membership complaint, and said the other plan covered only heating and cooling.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.)
Lists Lakeville 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 Lakeville 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 Lakeville 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 Lakeville 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.
Also listing Lakeville: Ryan Plumbing & Heating, Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Lakeville 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 LAKEVILLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LAKEVILLE
What Lakeville homes are like.
1999Median year built
15%Built before 1980
88%Owner-occupied
86%Heat with utility gas
88%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1999. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
86% 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 Lakeville.
Photo inspections for replacements
For a water heater replaced in a home people live in, Lakeville inspects by emailed photos (under 10 MB in all). Show the unions on the hot and cold connections, the vent inside and where it exits, the gas piping and supports, and every side of the heater, including the energy label. If the photos aren't clear, the inspection won't pass.
Hard well water
Lakeville's well water is 18 grains per gallon hard. The city removes iron and manganese but doesn't soften it, and suggests setting your softener to 14–16 gpg.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lakeville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Dakota Electric Association (serves part of the city; check the city's service map)
- Electric: Xcel Energy (serves part of the city; check the city's service map)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (serves part of the city; check the city's distribution map)
- Gas: Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation (serves part of the city; check the city's distribution map)
Water
City of Lakeville Utilities (groundwater wells and water treatment facility): 18 grains per gallon (about 308 mg/L); the city recommends setting softeners to 14–16 gpg to avoid over-softening. Year of the figure not stated.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lakeville homes.
For Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy, CenterPoint Energy and Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation customers in Lakeville. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Dakota Electric Energy Wise water heater rebates ↗ActiveDakota Electric members get $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.
- 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 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Minnesota rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Lakeville.
Permits and who issues them
Lakeville issues a plumbing permit for water heater replacement through its BS&A online system, with separate applications for homeowners and contractors. In an existing home that people live in, the inspection is by photo. Email clear photos of the water pipe connections, the vent (inside and where it exits), the gas piping and supports, and the heater's labels to Lakevilleinspections@lakevillemn.gov. Include the address and permit number.
Yes. Every contractor registers in BS&A the first time they apply. Plumbing permits need a master license number (or pipe layer certificate), a $25,000 license bond and a current certificate of liability insurance on file with the city. The State Department of Health bond and insurance certificate counts.
City of Lakeville Building Inspections ↗ · Lakeville Building Inspections ↗ · Lakeville Water Heater and Water Softener Replacement Inspection Process ↗ · Lakeville 2026 Fee Schedule ↗ · Lakeville Licenses & Building Permits ↗
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 Lakeville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 4 mi | Required | $80 | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Apple Valley | 5 mi | Required | $87.41 | Dakota Electric Association |
| Burnsville | 6 mi | Required | $82 | Xcel Energy, Dakota Electric Association, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Savage | 8 mi | Required | $70 | Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC), Xcel Energy |
| Prior Lake | 10 mi | Required | $74 | Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC), Shakopee Public Utilities |
| Rosemount | 10 mi | Check with city | $70 | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lakeville water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Lakeville?
$70 for a water softener or water heater plumbing permit in 2026, plus the State of Minnesota surcharge.
Does an inspector have to come to my house?
Usually not. For a replacement in a home people live in, Lakeville inspects from emailed photos of the piping, venting, gas connections and the heater's labels.
Which utility serves my Lakeville home?
It depends on your address. Electricity comes from Dakota Electric or Xcel Energy, and gas from CenterPoint Energy or Minnesota Energy Resources. The city posts maps for both.
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