Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ROSEVILLE
Roseville Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Roseville.
Roseville treats a water heater replacement as a home plumbing permit. The 2026 minimum fee is $87, and you apply in the city's paperless ePermits system. If you live in the home, you can pull the permit yourself. Xcel Energy supplies both gas and power, and the water is softened water from St. Paul Regional Water Services.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Roseville Community Development (Building Permits and Inspections)
- Permit fee
- Home plumbing permit: $87 minimum, plus $10 for each extra fixture (2026 Penalty and Fee Schedules). There is no separate water heater fee.
- Who gets the permit
- If you live in the home, you can do your own plumbing and electrical work as long as you get a permit and have it inspected. The city posts a Residential Homeowner Work Affidavit for this. Contractors need a current city contractor license, where it applies, and a certificate of insurance when the permit is issued.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- City of Roseville, purchasing water from Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) · SPRWS softens its water; its April 2016 monthly mineral report (an old figure) shows total hardness of 85 mg/L as CaCO3, about 5 grains per gallon
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota electric) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1969 (median) · 66% 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 Roseville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Roseville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHome plumbing permit: $87 minimum, plus $10 for each extra fixture (2026 Penalty and Fee Schedules). There is no separate water heater fee.. City of Roseville Community Development (Building Permits and Inspections) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Roseville 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, Plumb Right. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Roseville average is shown.
What can change the price in Roseville?
Gas piping and other mechanical or plumbing work is 1.28% of the job cost + $87. Home mechanical permits start at $87. Tokle Inspections does electrical inspections for the city (763-200-6334). One inspection is $60 plus a $1 state surcharge.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Roseville?
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 →
Air Mechanical
Lists Roseville 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 Roseville 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 Roseville 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 Roseville 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 Roseville 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 Roseville 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 Roseville 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.
TJK Plumbing Inc
Lists Roseville among the areas it serves. Based in Maple Grove.
- Tank
- Emergency service
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 Roseville 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.
Plumb Right
Lists Roseville 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.
Also listing Roseville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (St Paul), Ryan Plumbing & Heating, Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Roseville 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 ROSEVILLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ROSEVILLE
What Roseville homes are like.
1969Median year built
74%Built before 1980
66%Owner-occupied
74%Heat with utility gas
62%Single-family homes
About 74% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
74% 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 Roseville.
No inspection when you sell
Roseville has no Truth in Housing inspection before a home sale. The city does not check water heaters or venting before you sell.
Soft water from St. Paul
Roseville buys its water from Saint Paul Regional Water Services, which softens it. SPRWS's 2016 mineral report puts it at about 5 grains per gallon. That means much less scale in water heaters than in suburbs on well water.
Roseville: My Water Service ↗ · SPRWS April 2016 Monthly Mineral Report (PDF) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Roseville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Xcel Energy (the city lists Xcel for setting up both gas and electric service)
Water
City of Roseville, purchasing water from Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS): SPRWS softens its water; its April 2016 monthly mineral report (an old figure) shows total hardness of 85 mg/L as CaCO3, about 5 grains per gallon
Roseville: My Water Service ↗ · SPRWS April 2016 Monthly Mineral Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Roseville homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Roseville. 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 Roseville.
Permits and who issues them
Roseville issues home plumbing permits at the counter or online, and says you need a permit for work covered by state code. Its fee schedule sets an $87 minimum for a home plumbing permit. You apply, pay and track permits in the city's paperless ePermits system. For inspections, call 651-792-7080.
Contractors without a DLI license need a $73/year city contractor license. That includes mechanical and HVAC contractors who don't also have a state plumbing license. Minimum insurance amounts apply (City Code Chapter 307).
City of Roseville Community Development (Building Permits and Inspections) ↗ · Roseville: Building Permits ↗ · Roseville: Building Permits and Inspections FAQ ↗ · Roseville: Contractor Licenses ↗ · Roseville 2026 Penalty and Fee Schedules (PDF) ↗
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 Roseville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Canada | 3 mi | Check with city | $45 | Xcel Energy |
| New Brighton | 4 mi | Required | $52.50 | Xcel Energy |
| Shoreview | 5 mi | Required | $65 | Xcel Energy |
| Columbia Heights | 5 mi | Required | $65 | Xcel Energy |
| Vadnais Heights | 5 mi | Required | $65 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| St. Paul | 5 mi | Required | $85 | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Roseville water heater questions.
How much is a plumbing permit for a water heater in Roseville?
Under the 2026 fee schedule, home plumbing permits are $87 at minimum, plus $10 for each extra fixture.
Can I replace my own water heater in Roseville?
Yes, if you live there. Homeowners may do their own plumbing work with a permit and an inspection.
Does my HVAC contractor need a Roseville license?
Yes, if they don't also have a state plumbing license. They need a $73/year city contractor license and proof of insurance.
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