Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ELLISVILLE
Ellisville, MO Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Ellisville.
Unlike many St. Louis County suburbs, Ellisville issues its own plumbing permits. A water heater is one line on the application: a $12 permit fee, $2.50 per fixture and $55 per inspection. Plumbers need an Ellisville license on top of their St. Louis County license, and homeowners can get permits for minor plumbing by passing a city test. Ellisville gets electricity from Ameren Missouri, gas from Spire and water from Missouri American Water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Ellisville (Engineering Department / Building Official), 1 Weis Avenue
- Permit fee
- Fees on the city's plumbing permit form (version 01/17/2020): $12.00 plumbing permit, $2.50 per fixture (a water heater counts as one) and $55.00 per inspection (a final inspection is listed). The city confirms the total after approval.
- Who gets the permit
- The application asks for the contractor's Ellisville license number, St. Louis County license number and bond expiration date. A 2020 city code change (Bill 3685) lets a homeowner get a permit for minor plumbing work on their own home after passing a written test given by the Building Official.
- 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 Ellisville is not stated
- Rebate worth checking
- Missouri IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) (Not launched)
- Typical home
- Built 1983 (median) · 75% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Ellisville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Ellisville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeFees on the city's plumbing permit form (version 01/17/2020): $12.00 plumbing permit, $2.50 per fixture (a water heater counts as one) and $55.00 per inspection (a final inspection is listed). The city confirms the total after approval.. City of Ellisville (Engineering Department / Building Official), 1 Weis Avenue 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 Ellisville average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Ellisville?
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 →
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.
Superior Service
Lists Ellisville 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 Ellisville 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 Ellisville 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 Ellisville 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) ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN ELLISVILLE
What Ellisville homes are like.
1983Median year built
45%Built before 1980
75%Owner-occupied
64%Heat with utility gas
75%Single-family homes
About 45% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
64% 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 Ellisville.
Two plumbing licenses
Ellisville's permit form asks for both an Ellisville license number and a St. Louis County license and bond, so a county-licensed plumber still needs a city license to work here.
City of Ellisville – Plumbing Permit Application ↗ · City of Ellisville – Plumber/Drain Layer License Application ↗
Homeowner test
Under the city's 2020 code changes, a homeowner can get a permit for minor plumbing work on their own home after passing a written test given by the Building Official.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Ellisville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Ameren Missouri (Listed by the city (Ameren Union Electric, Old State Road))
- Gas: Spire
City of Ellisville – Site Improvements Permit (utility contacts, PDF) ↗ · 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 Ellisville is not stated
Missouri Public Service Commission – Utility Locator ↗ · Missouri American Water 2025 Water Quality Report, St. Louis County / St. Charles County ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Ellisville homes.
For Ameren Missouri and Spire customers in Ellisville. 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 Ellisville.
Permits and who issues them
Ellisville issues its own plumbing permits, and its plumbing permit application lists 'Water Heater' as a fixture line. Apply with the online form or the PDF. Once it's approved, the city emails you the amount due and how to pay.
Yes. Plumbers need an Ellisville plumber/drain layer license, renewed every July 31, plus a St. Louis County license and bond.
City of Ellisville (Engineering Department / Building Official), 1 Weis Avenue ↗ · City of Ellisville – Plumbing Permit Application (online form, version 01/17/2020) ↗ · City of Ellisville – Application for Plumber/Drain Layer License (PDF) ↗ · City of Ellisville Bill 3685 – building code amendments, June 2020 (PDF) ↗ · St. Louis County – Municipality Contract Matrix (PDF; county does not enforce plumbing for Ellisville) ↗
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 Ellisville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballwin | 2 mi | Required | — | Ameren Missouri |
| Wildwood | 4 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Manchester | 4 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Chesterfield | 5 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Town and Country | 7 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Eureka | 7 mi | Required | $10 | Ameren Missouri |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Ellisville water heater questions.
Who issues water heater permits in Ellisville?
The City of Ellisville, not St. Louis County. Use the city's plumbing permit application; the city emails the amount due once the permit is approved.
What does the permit cost?
The city form lists a $12 plumbing permit fee, $2.50 per fixture and $55 per inspection. The form is from January 2020, and the city confirms the total after review.
Can I do the work myself?
Maybe. The city's 2020 code changes let a homeowner get a permit for minor plumbing work on their own home after passing a written test from the Building Official. The city decides whether a water heater counts as minor work.
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