Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WOODBURY
Woodbury Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Woodbury.
Woodbury gives a stand-alone, flat-fee plumbing permit for a water heater replacement. You apply in the city's online portal, and either a licensed contractor or a homeowner doing the work can get it. The 2026 schedule charges $75 per inspection for minor plumbing. City well water is hard, about 13.5 grains, and is not softened.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Woodbury Building Inspections Division
- Permit fee
- Woodbury's 2026 schedule doesn't list a separate water heater fee. 'Plumbing alterations, repair and other' is $75 per inspection (2026 Fee Schedule).
- Who gets the permit
- The licensed contractor doing the work gets the stand-alone permit, or the homeowner if the homeowner does the work.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- City of Woodbury (municipal wells) · Typically 250-360 mg/L as CaCO3, about 13.5 grains per gallon (city Water Softening page); water is not softened by the city
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota electric) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1997 (median) · 78% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 14 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 Woodbury averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Woodbury
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeWoodbury's 2026 schedule doesn't list a separate water heater fee. 'Plumbing alterations, repair and other' is $75 per inspection (2026 Fee Schedule).. City of Woodbury Building Inspections Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price8 of the companies listed for Woodbury 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, Plumb Right. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Woodbury average is shown.
What can change the price in Woodbury?
If the water heater is part of a bigger remodel, basement finish or addition, it goes under the city's combined permit instead. Gas line and other minor HVAC inspections are $75 each under the 2026 schedule. If you start work without a permit, you pay an investigation fee equal to the permit fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Woodbury?
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 →
Master Plumbing Services
Lists Woodbury among the areas it serves. Based in Woodbury, MN (address listed only as city on site).
- 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Also listing Woodbury: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North, Plumb Right, Ryan Plumbing & Heating, Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Woodbury 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 WOODBURY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN WOODBURY
What Woodbury homes are like.
1997Median year built
14%Built before 1980
78%Owner-occupied
81%Heat with utility gas
82%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1997. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
81% 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 Woodbury.
Hard well water; new plant could soften later
Woodbury's well water is about 13.5 grains hard, and the city does not soften it. The permanent water treatment plant, for PFAS and expected to run in 2028, is built so central softening could be added later. There are no plans for it now.
PFAS treatment is temporary for now
Until the permanent plant opens, a temporary plant and systems at well sites use activated carbon filters to remove PFAS from six of the city's 20 wells.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Woodbury homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Xcel Energy (the city sends new homes to Xcel for gas and power; its franchise fee FAQ also names CenterPoint Energy for business and industrial gas accounts)
Woodbury: Private Utilities ↗ · Woodbury: franchise fee FAQ ↗
Water
City of Woodbury (municipal wells): Typically 250-360 mg/L as CaCO3, about 13.5 grains per gallon (city Water Softening page); water is not softened by the city
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Woodbury homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Woodbury. 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 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Minnesota rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Woodbury.
Permits and who issues them
Woodbury issues stand-alone, flat-fee trade permits for replacement water heaters; the city names water heaters as one of its stand-alone plumbing permits. All applications go through the city's online permit portal (Tyler Civic Access). Inspections are booked in two-hour windows, morning or afternoon.
We found no separate city license. The city says home contractors and subcontractors must have a valid Minnesota state license or mechanical bond.
City of Woodbury Building Inspections Division ↗ · Woodbury: Building Permits & Inspections ↗ · Woodbury 2026 Fee Schedule - Final Version ↗
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 Woodbury.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Elmo | 6 mi | Check with city | $60 | Xcel Energy |
| South St. Paul | 6 mi | Required | — | Xcel Energy |
| Oakdale | 6 mi | Required | $89 | Xcel Energy, City of North St. Paul electric utility |
| Cottage Grove | 6 mi | Required | $61 | Xcel Energy |
| West St. Paul | 8 mi | Required | $100 | Xcel Energy |
| North St. Paul | 8 mi | Required | — | North St. Paul Electric Utility (city-owned) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Woodbury water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Woodbury?
Yes. Woodbury lists replacement water heaters among its stand-alone, flat-fee trade permits. Apply in the online permit portal.
Can I pull the permit myself?
Yes, if you do the work yourself. Otherwise the city issues it to the licensed contractor doing the job.
How hard is Woodbury's water?
About 13.5 grains per gallon (250-360 mg/L). The city doesn't soften it, so many homes have softeners.
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