Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Mendota Heights, MN Water Heater
Replacement
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MENDOTA HEIGHTS AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Mendota Heights.
Mendota Heights plumbing permits cost 1% of the job's value, with a $75 minimum, under the 2026 fee schedule. The city's contractor, Inspectron, handles them. Water comes softened from Saint Paul Regional Water Services, which also issues its own domestic water permits. Xcel Energy supplies both electricity and gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Mendota Heights (plumbing permits processed and inspected by Inspectron, Inc.); Saint Paul Regional Water Services for domestic water permits
- Permit fee
- Home plumbing permit: 1% of the job's value, $75 minimum, plus a state surcharge of .0005 of the job's value (2026 fee schedule). SPRWS permit fees are extra.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) · SPRWS lime-softens its water; its April 2016 monthly mineral report showed about 85 mg/L (about 5 gpg) total hardness. This is an old figure and the current annual report does not list hardness.
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota electric) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1983 (median) · 79% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Mendota 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 Mendota Heights
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHome plumbing permit: 1% of the job's value, $75 minimum, plus a state surcharge of .0005 of the job's value (2026 fee schedule). SPRWS permit fees are extra.. City of Mendota Heights (plumbing permits processed and inspected by Inspectron, Inc.); Saint Paul Regional Water Services for domestic water permits fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Mendota Heights post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.), MSP Plumbing Heating Air, Plumb Right. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Mendota Heights average is shown.
What can change the price in Mendota Heights?
Home mechanical permits (for example, gas or venting work) are also 1% of value with a $75 minimum. SPRWS permits cover water pipe work over $600 in market cost, plus meter and backflow work.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Mendota 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 Mendota 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.
Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists Mendota 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.
McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.)
Lists Mendota 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 Mendota 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.
Plumb Right
Lists Mendota Heights among the areas it serves. Based in Brooklyn Park.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Coupons page: $100 off water heater installation/replacement; $100 off tankless water heater installation/replacement; $50 off water heater repair; $50 off tankless repair (not valid for trip charge or diagnostic fee; page headed 2025, no expiration shown) —
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 Mendota 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 Mendota 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.
Water Heaters Now
Lists Mendota Heights among the areas it serves. Based in Burnsville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Mendota 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 MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MENDOTA HEIGHTS
What Mendota Heights homes are like.
1983Median year built
44%Built before 1980
79%Owner-occupied
80%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1983. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
80% 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 Mendota Heights.
Two offices issue plumbing permits
In Mendota Heights, Saint Paul Regional Water Services issues and inspects domestic water permits. That's apart from the city plumbing permit, which Inspectron handles.
Mendota Heights Domestic Water Permit ↗ · SPRWS Contractor Resources ↗
Part of Xcel's Partners in Energy
Mendota Heights joined Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy program to write an energy action plan. The plan points residents to Xcel's efficiency programs.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Mendota Heights homes.
Water
Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS): SPRWS lime-softens its water; its April 2016 monthly mineral report showed about 85 mg/L (about 5 gpg) total hardness. This is an old figure and the current annual report does not list hardness.
Mendota Heights Utilities ↗ · SPRWS April 2016 Monthly Mineral Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Mendota Heights homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Mendota Heights. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Mendota Heights.
Permits and who issues them
Apply for Mendota Heights plumbing permits online on the city's Citizen Serve portal. Inspectron, Inc. processes them, and you book inspections with Inspectron at 651-322-6626. Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) issues and inspects domestic water permits. If plumbing work on above-ground water pipes after the meter costs more than $600 at market rates, SPRWS requires its own plumbing permit first.
City of Mendota Heights (plumbing permits processed and inspected by Inspectron, Inc.); Saint Paul Regional Water Services for domestic water permits ↗ · Mendota Heights Plumbing Permit ↗ · Mendota Heights Domestic Water Permit ↗ · Mendota Heights 2026 Fee Schedule ↗ · SPRWS Contractor Resources (plumbing permits in contracted communities) ↗
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 Mendota Heights.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West St. Paul | 3 mi | Required | $100 | Xcel Energy |
| South St. Paul | 5 mi | Required | — | Xcel Energy |
| Eagan | 5 mi | Required | $75, | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Inver Grove Heights | 5 mi | Required | $80 | Xcel Energy, Dakota Electric Association |
| St. Paul | 5 mi | Required | $85 | Xcel Energy |
| Richfield | 7 mi | Required | $65 | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Mendota Heights water heater questions.
How much is a plumbing permit in Mendota Heights?
1% of the job's value with a $75 minimum, plus a state surcharge, under the 2026 fee schedule.
Who inspects plumbing work in Mendota Heights?
Inspectron, Inc. handles city plumbing permits and inspections (651-322-6626). SPRWS inspects domestic water permits.
Who supplies water in Mendota Heights?
Saint Paul Regional Water Services. It maintains the lines and bills customers directly.
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