Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BELTON
Belton Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Belton.
Belton requires a permit for a new or replacement water heater. Under the 2024 fee schedule the minimum fee is $42, which covers any job up to $3,000. Contractors need a Belton business license. Evergy supplies electricity, Spire supplies gas, and the city resells water it buys from Kansas City Water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Belton Community Development (Building)
- Permit fee
- Based on job value, with a $42 minimum: $42 for the first $3,000 plus $7.40 for each extra $1,000 up to $25,000 (2024 Schedule of Fees). If work starts before the permit is issued, the fee doubles.
- Who gets the permit
- Every contractor needs a City of Belton business license before permits are issued. The city pages we checked don't cover homeowner permits.
- Electric utility
- Evergy
- Gas utility
- Spire
- Water
- City of Belton (water purchased from Kansas City Water) · Belton's own pages do not list hardness. Its supplier, KC Water, reports average hardness of about 100 mg/L (5-6 grains per gallon), with no year given.
- Rebate worth checking
- Missouri IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) (Not launched)
- Typical home
- Built 1987 (median) · 59% 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 Belton averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Belton
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value, with a $42 minimum: $42 for the first $3,000 plus $7.40 for each extra $1,000 up to $25,000 (2024 Schedule of Fees). If work starts before the permit is issued, the fee doubles.. City of Belton Community Development (Building) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Belton post water heater prices or specials on their websites: KC Water Heaters, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Kansas City, Service Experts Kansas City. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Belton average is shown.
What can change the price in Belton?
The same list requires permits for repairs, remodels or upgrades that involve electrical, plumbing or mechanical work, plus solar panels and lawn sprinklers. Any utility work in the public right-of-way needs a separate Public Works permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Belton?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Kansas City
Lists Belton among the areas it serves. Based in 712 SW 6th St, Lee's Summit, MO 64081.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water-heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged a leaking new water heater that cost $3,000, a loose drain after a coupon flush, and upselling on healthy water heaters; the company replied to the flush complaint, saying it would have come back to tighten the drain.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Dragonfly Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Belton among the areas it serves. Based in 3004 US-40, Suite C, Blue Springs, MO 64015 (second shop: 6500 W 110th St, Suite 101, Overland Park, KS 66211).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised quick estimates before work, prompt scheduling, and a technician who pursued a manufacturer warranty claim on his own time.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Rooter
Lists Belton among the areas it serves. Based in 8155 Lenexa Dr, Overland Park, KS 66214.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a meticulous, polite plumber, same-day consultation and installation, and a quick emergency response to a leaking water heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
KC Water Heaters
Lists Belton among the areas it serves. Based in Kansas City, KS 66106 (city/ZIP per Houzz profile; no street address on company site).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price:
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The one reviewer praised the owner as knowledgeable and fair, and a fast, easy water heater install with no sales pitch.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Snake 'n' Rooter Plumbing Company
Lists Belton among the areas it serves. Based in 3370 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64064.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The one testimonial praised a technician who explained everything and stayed professional and upbeat through a long, complicated replacement.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the testimonial itself describes a replacement that took almost 7 hours because the first heater was too big and the right fittings had to be fetched.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Summit Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Belton among the areas it serves. Based in 1455 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO 64116 (second office: 7331 W 80th St Suite B, Overland Park, KS 66204).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The one reviewer called the company very professional for a tankless water heater, furnace and AC installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the reviewer said the job cost a lot.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Kansas City
Lists Belton among the areas it serves. Based in Kansas City, MO (street address not shown on franchise pages checked).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price:
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Service Experts Kansas City
Lists Belton among the areas it serves. Based in 9040 Cody Street, Overland Park, KS 66214 (local branch of national company).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price:
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Belton 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. Missouri has no statewide plumbing license (check your city or county) ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING BELTON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BELTON
What Belton homes are like.
1987Median year built
40%Built before 1980
59%Owner-occupied
70%Heat with utility gas
75%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1987. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
70% 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 Belton.
2018 codes in use since 2023
Belton adopted the 2018 International Building and Fire Codes and the 2017 National Electrical Code starting January 1, 2023 (Ordinance 2022-4738).
Double fee for work without a permit
If permitted work starts before you get the permit, you pay double the original permit fee.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Belton homes.
Water
City of Belton (water purchased from Kansas City Water): Belton's own pages do not list hardness. Its supplier, KC Water, reports average hardness of about 100 mg/L (5-6 grains per gallon), with no year given.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Belton homes.
For Evergy and Spire customers in Belton. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Missouri IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) ↗Not launchedMissouri expects about $76 million for HOMES and $75 million for electrification and appliance rebates.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Missouri rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Belton.
Permits and who issues them
Belton's Building Permit Requirements sheet lists 'New or replacement of HVAC or water heater' as needing a building permit. Apply and schedule inspections on the city's eTRAKiT portal. Questions go to Community Development at 816-892-1281.
Yes. Every contractor needs a City of Belton business license before building permits are issued. Business licenses expire every June 30.
City of Belton Community Development (Building) ↗ · Belton Permits, Inspections & Reports ↗ · Belton Building Permit Requirements ↗ · Belton 2024 Schedule of Fees ↗ · Belton Development Guidebook 2024 ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Missouri has no statewide plumbing license (check your city or county) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Missouri licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Belton.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymore | 4 mi | Required | $45 | Evergy |
| Grandview | 4 mi | Required | $50 | Evergy |
| Lee's Summit | 11 mi | Check with city | $52 | Evergy |
| Raytown | 13 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $25) | Evergy |
| Blue Springs | 19 mi | Required | By job value (from $31.73) | Evergy |
| Independence | 21 mi | Required | $50 | Independence Power & Light (IPL) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Belton water heater questions.
Does Belton require a permit for a water heater replacement?
Yes. The city's Building Permit Requirements list includes new or replacement HVAC and water heaters.
How much is the permit?
It's based on job value: a $42 minimum covers the first $3,000, and each $1,000 after that adds $7.40 (2024 schedule).
Where does Belton's water come from?
The City of Belton buys its drinking water from Kansas City Water.
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