Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BRIDGETON
Bridgeton Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Bridgeton.
Bridgeton sends all plumbing and mechanical permits to St. Louis County, so a water heater swap is one county application for $47. Bridgeton homes are on Ameren Missouri electric, Spire gas and Missouri American Water. The city runs its own occupancy program at City Hall on Natural Bridge Road. When a house sells, the seller only needs an outside inspection; rentals get a walk-through of the property before a rental occupancy permit is issued.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works (Code Enforcement) – mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits for the City of Bridgeton
- Permit fee
- $47 in total for a home water heater replacement, with no separate $47 processing fee (Sec. 1100.200, Ord. 29445, Nov. 5, 2025).
- Who gets the permit
- The county issues water heater replacement permits only to a master plumber or master water heater replacement specialist who is St. Louis County-licensed, bonded and insured. If you own and live in a detached single-family home (or are an immediate family member living there), you can get a homeowner permit for one water heater, but you must do all the work and may need to show you're capable.
- Electric utility
- Ameren Missouri
- Gas utility
- Spire
- Water
- Missouri American Water (St. Louis County system) · Total hardness 82–164 ppm (about 5–10 gpg) from Missouri River plants and 60–150 ppm (about 3.5–9 gpg) from Meramec River plants, per Missouri American Water's 2025 report; which plant serves Bridgeton is not stated
- Rebate worth checking
- Missouri IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) (Not launched)
- Typical home
- Built 1977 (median) · 63% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Bridgeton averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Bridgeton
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$47 in total for a home water heater replacement, with no separate $47 processing fee (Sec. 1100.200, Ord. 29445, Nov. 5, 2025).. St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works (Code Enforcement) – mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits for the City of Bridgeton fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Bridgeton average is shown.
What can change the price in Bridgeton?
Bridgeton says St. Louis County reviews and issues all its mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits, so gas piping, venting and new circuits also go to the county. Water heaters over 120 gallons are charged as mechanical units.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Bridgeton?
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 →
Beis Plumbing
Lists Bridgeton among the areas it serves. Based in 280 Vance Rd, Valley Park, MO 63088.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised same-day water heater replacements, code updates explained clearly, careful cleanup and responsive office staff.
Worth knowing Reviewers alleged problems after water heater installs, including ceiling water damage from a misrouted line that the company would not repair, an incorrect installation that caused corrosion and leaking, and dismissive service-manager follow-up; no company responses were visible on these reviews.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised kind, knowledgeable plumbers, a temporary fix that restored hot water until replacement, and pricing they considered fair.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Performance Plumbing
Lists Bridgeton among the areas it serves. Based in 1104 S Callahan Rd, Wentzville, MO 63385.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised on-time, tidy water heater replacements at a fair price, clear explanations, and no-pressure estimates.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Superior Service
Lists Bridgeton among the areas it serves. Based in 101 Stag Industrial Blvd., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 (second location: 17722 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a well-done gas water heater installation and a technician who caught water heater corrosion during routine maintenance.
Worth knowing A 2025 BBB complaint alleged a water heater and drain-pan install that was never tested and later let water leak into a neighbor's unit, and that Superior charged a $100 visit fee and would not correct it; Superior responded that the work was permitted, passed inspection, excluded the existing drain system, and that the overflow came from equipment it never serviced (listed as Answered).
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Faszold Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (Faszold Service Co.)
Lists Bridgeton among the areas it serves. Based in 1613 East Terra Ln, O’Fallon, MO 63366.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (St. Louis)
Lists Bridgeton among the areas it serves. Based in 2671 Washington Ave, St Louis, MO 63103 (local branch of national company).
- 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.
Order: companies based in Bridgeton 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 BRIDGETON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BRIDGETON
What Bridgeton homes are like.
1977Median year built
58%Built before 1980
63%Owner-occupied
76%Heat with utility gas
58%Single-family homes
About 58% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
76% 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 Bridgeton.
Sale inspections only look at the outside
Before a buyer's Residential Occupancy Permit is released, Bridgeton requires the seller to pass an outside inspection (the buyer applies if the home is sold as-is). Since the city only looks at the outside of the house, it won't flag an old water heater when you sell. The buyer's own home inspection is what catches it.
City of Bridgeton: Residential Occupancy Permits & Inspections ↗ · City of Bridgeton: Buying a House in Bridgeton ↗
Rental occupancy inspections
Rentals need a Rental Occupancy Permit after a walk-through of the unit and shared areas to International Property Maintenance Code standards, which takes about 30-45 minutes. It's $75 for a single-family home and $60 per unit for two-family and larger buildings, each including one re-inspection. The city also requires photo ID from the owner and tenant. Apply on the city's online permit portal.
Newer, more varied homes
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median Bridgeton home at 1977, with 58% built before 1980, 57.7% single-family and 21.9% heated by electricity. So electric heaters in condos and apartments, often in closets, are a bigger share of jobs than in older north county suburbs.
Census Reporter: ACS 2024 5-year, year structure built (St. Louis metro places) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Bridgeton homes.
Energy
- Electric: Ameren Missouri (The city lists it as Ameren Electric)
- Gas: Spire (Listed by the city as Laclede Gas, Spire's former name)
City of Bridgeton – business directory, Utilities category ↗ · Missouri Public Service Commission – Utility Locator ↗
Water
Missouri American Water (St. Louis County system): Total hardness 82–164 ppm (about 5–10 gpg) from Missouri River plants and 60–150 ppm (about 3.5–9 gpg) from Meramec River plants, per Missouri American Water's 2025 report; which plant serves Bridgeton is not stated
Missouri Public Service Commission – Utility Locator ↗ · City of Bridgeton – business directory, Water & Sewer Service ↗ · Missouri American Water 2025 Water Quality Report, St. Louis County / St. Charles County ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Bridgeton homes.
For Ameren Missouri and Spire customers in Bridgeton. 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 Bridgeton.
Permits and who issues them
In St. Louis County, a new or replacement water heater of 120 gallons or less gets a No-Plan Plumbing Permit. It's issued and paid for online on the county's Permitting Portal; you don't submit plans or speak with staff. An inspector checks the work after.
A St. Louis County license is required for plumbers and water heater replacement specialists (master, or journeyman working under a master). Advertising water heater replacement without that license isn't allowed.
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works (Code Enforcement) – mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits for the City of Bridgeton ↗ · City of Bridgeton – St. Louis County Permits ↗ · St. Louis County – No-Plan Plumbing Permits ↗ · St. Louis County Code Ch. 1100, Sec. 1100.200 Plumbing Inspection and Permit Fees (Ord. 29445, Nov. 5, 2025) ↗ · St. Louis County Plumbing Code, Ch. 1103 (UPC with county amendments) ↗ · St. Louis County – Municipality Contract Matrix (PDF) ↗
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 Bridgeton.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood | 2 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| St. Ann | 4 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Maryland Heights | 5 mi | Required | $50, | Ameren Missouri |
| Florissant | 5 mi | Required | $95 | Ameren Missouri |
| St. Charles | 6 mi | Required | $50 | Ameren Missouri |
| Overland | 6 mi | Check with city | $60 | Ameren Missouri |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Bridgeton water heater questions.
Does Bridgeton inspect the water heater when I sell my house?
Not as part of the city's sale rules: the seller only has to pass an outside inspection before the buyer's occupancy permit is released. Rentals are different; they get a walk-through for a rental occupancy permit.
City of Bridgeton: Residential Occupancy Permits & Inspections ↗ · City of Bridgeton: Rental Occupancy Permits ↗
How much is a Bridgeton rental occupancy inspection?
$75 for a single-family home and $60 per unit for two-family or larger buildings, including one re-inspection.
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