Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CREVE COEUR
Creve Coeur Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Creve Coeur.
In Creve Coeur, a water heater replacement needs a St. Louis County plumbing permit, which costs $47 and is bought online. Creve Coeur's power comes from Ameren Missouri, its gas from Spire and its water from Missouri American Water. Creve Coeur is one of the few county cities with no occupancy inspection when a home or condo is sold or rented, so nothing at closing makes anyone check an old heater. The city suggests a heat pump (hybrid) water heater when you replace, and about 44% of homes already heat with electricity.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works (Code Enforcement) – under contract with the City of Creve Coeur
- Permit fee
- $47 total to replace a home water heater; the $47 processing fee charged on other permits is waived (Sec. 1100.200, Ord. 29445, adopted Nov. 5, 2025).
- Who gets the permit
- The county gives water heater replacement permits only to a master plumber or master water heater replacement specialist who holds a St. Louis County license and is bonded and insured. An owner living in a detached single-family home, or an immediate family member who lives there, can get a homeowner permit for one water heater, but must do the work themselves and may need to show they know how.
- Electric utility
- Ameren Missouri
- Gas utility
- Spire
- Water
- Missouri American Water · 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; the report says the water is lime-softened
- Rebate worth checking
- Missouri IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) (Not launched)
- Typical home
- Built 1980 (median) · 61% 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 Creve Coeur averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Creve Coeur
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$47 total to replace a home water heater; the $47 processing fee charged on other permits is waived (Sec. 1100.200, Ord. 29445, adopted Nov. 5, 2025).. St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works (Code Enforcement) – under contract with the City of Creve Coeur fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Creve Coeur post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Hoffmann Brothers. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Creve Coeur average is shown.
What can change the price in Creve Coeur?
Water heaters over 120 gallons (or over 40 kW or 140,000 BTU) don't fall under the home replacement rules and are charged as mechanical permits. Gas piping falls under the county Mechanical/Fuel Gas Code, and new circuits need a county electrical permit. In Creve Coeur, the city's Building Division enforces the home mechanical code itself, so gas vent or appliance changes that need a home mechanical permit go to the city. The city adopted 2021 building codes starting April 1, 2025.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Creve Coeur?
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 Creve Coeur 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.
Hoffmann Brothers
Lists Creve Coeur among the areas it serves. Based in 3700 Rider Trail S, Suite 100, Earth City, MO 63045 (other St. Louis-area offices: 1643 Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110; 2043 Woodland Pkwy, Suite 100, St Louis, MO 63146; 1254 University Drive, Suite 800, Edwardsville, IL 62025).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price:
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised quick replacements (often same or next day), clean installs with floor protection, clear explanations of options, warranties and rebates, and no pushy selling.
Worth knowing A 2026 BBB reviewer said a $927 water heater repair failed, the unit was replaced for about $4,000, and the company credited $450 only after back-and-forth; another reviewer said the company was not the cheapest.
5 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of St. Louis
Lists Creve Coeur among the areas it serves. Based in Fenton, MO (city named in franchise page titles; street address not shown on pages checked).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The one testimonial praised a courteous, efficient plumber and a reasonable price for fixing a water heater leak.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Performance Plumbing
Lists Creve Coeur 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 Creve Coeur 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 Creve Coeur 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 Creve Coeur 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 Creve Coeur 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 CREVE COEUR
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CREVE COEUR
What Creve Coeur homes are like.
1980Median year built
51%Built before 1980
61%Owner-occupied
55%Heat with utility gas
57%Single-family homes
About 51% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 Creve Coeur.
No occupancy inspection at sale or rental
The city says it doesn't require a home occupancy inspection when a house or condo is sold or rented. Buyers should rely on their own home inspection to check the water heater's age and venting.
City recommends heat pump water heaters
Creve Coeur's home energy pages suggest turning down the tank thermostat and, when it's time for a new heater, looking at a heat pump (hybrid) water heater. In condo buildings with shared hot water, the city encourages owners to push their boards to insulate water heaters and hot water pipes.
Creve Coeur: Heating, Air Conditioning, Hot Water ↗ · Creve Coeur: Condos and Apartments ↗
Lots of condos, high home values
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) show 56.6% of Creve Coeur homes are single-family, 43.9% heat with electricity and 54.8% with utility gas. The median home was built in 1980 and is worth about $614,000. Condo associations may have their own rules about who can work on heaters inside units.
Census Reporter: ACS 2024 5-year, year structure built (St. Louis metro places) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Creve Coeur homes.
Water
Missouri American Water: 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; the report says the water is lime-softened
Creve Coeur – Utilities ↗ · Missouri American Water 2025 Water Quality Report, St. Louis County / St. Charles County (PWS MO6010716) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Creve Coeur homes.
For Ameren Missouri and Spire customers in Creve Coeur. 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 Creve Coeur.
Permits and who issues them
In Creve Coeur, a new or replacement water heater up to 120 gallons gets a St. Louis County No-Plan Plumbing Permit. You buy it online on the county's Accela Permitting Portal, with no plans and no need to talk to staff, and the work is inspected afterward.
Anyone installing the heater, plumber or water heater replacement specialist, needs a St. Louis County master or journeyman license. A business can't advertise water heater replacement unless an owner or employee holds one.
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works (Code Enforcement) – under contract with the City of Creve Coeur ↗ · 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 (2015 UPC with county amendments) ↗ · St. Louis County – Municipality Contract Matrix (code enforcement by county, PDF) ↗ · Creve Coeur – Building Division ↗
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 Creve Coeur.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town and Country | 3 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Maryland Heights | 4 mi | Required | $50, | Ameren Missouri |
| Overland | 5 mi | Check with city | $60 | Ameren Missouri |
| St. Ann | 5 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Kirkwood | 6 mi | Required | — | Kirkwood Electric (municipal), Ameren Missouri |
| University City | 6 mi | Required | — | Ameren Missouri |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Creve Coeur water heater questions.
Does Creve Coeur inspect the water heater when I sell my home?
No. The city doesn't require a home occupancy inspection when a house or condo is sold or rented.
Who inspects a water heater replacement in Creve Coeur?
St. Louis County. The city's inspection page lists the county, (314) 615-5000, for electrical, plumbing and commercial mechanical inspections. The city's own line (314-872-2521) is for work under city building permits.
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