Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FERGUSON
Ferguson Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Ferguson.
In Ferguson, a water heater falls under the city's own Construction Permit, which covers home plumbing, electrical and mechanical work and is applied for on the OpenGov portal. Your contractor's information must be on file before the permit is issued. For utilities, Ferguson has Ameren Missouri (electric), Spire (gas) and Missouri American Water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Ferguson Community Development / Code Compliance
- Who gets the permit
- The city says one permit covers all trades and every contractor's information must be on file. It doesn't say what homeowners can do.
- Electric utility
- Ameren Missouri
- Gas utility
- Spire
- Water
- Missouri American Water · Missouri River facilities up to 164 mg/L as CaCO3 (range 82–164); Meramec River facilities up to 150 mg/L (range 60–150); about 9.6 and 8.8 gpg at the highs; 2025 report
- Rebate worth checking
- Missouri IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) (Not launched)
- Typical home
- Built 1957 (median) · 48% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Ferguson averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Ferguson
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Ferguson average is shown.
What can change the price in Ferguson?
Sewer line connections go through the Public Works Department, not the construction permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Ferguson?
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 Ferguson 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (St. Louis)
Lists Ferguson 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 Ferguson 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 FERGUSON
What Ferguson homes are like.
1957Median year built
91%Built before 1980
48%Owner-occupied
80%Heat with utility gas
74%Single-family homes
About 91% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
80% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
Only 48% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters should ask the landlord or property manager; replacing the heater is usually the owner’s decision.
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 Ferguson.
Use the construction permit, not the 'plumbing permit'
Ferguson's Public Works 'Plumbing Permit' only covers water service connections. Plumbing inside the house, such as a water heater, needs Community Development's Construction Permit.
City of Ferguson: Permits and Licenses ↗ · Ferguson OpenGov: CD Construction Permit Application ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Ferguson homes.
Energy
- Electric: Ameren Missouri
- Gas: Spire
Missouri PSC Utility Locator (St. Louis County / St. Charles / Lincoln / Franklin city list) ↗
Water
Missouri American Water: Missouri River facilities up to 164 mg/L as CaCO3 (range 82–164); Meramec River facilities up to 150 mg/L (range 60–150); about 9.6 and 8.8 gpg at the highs; 2025 report
Missouri PSC Utility Locator (St. Louis County / St. Charles / Lincoln / Franklin city list) ↗ · Missouri American Water St. Louis County/St. Charles County 2025 Annual Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Ferguson homes.
For Ameren Missouri and Spire customers in Ferguson. 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 Ferguson.
Permits and who issues them
Ferguson requires a Construction Permit for home electrical, plumbing and mechanical work. Apply online on the city's OpenGov portal. One permit covers all the trades, so every contractor's information must be on file. The separate Public Works 'Plumbing Permit' is only for water service connections.
Contractor information must be on file with the city for the construction permit. The permit pages don't spell out license requirements.
City of Ferguson Community Development / Code Compliance ↗ · City of Ferguson: Permits and Licenses ↗ · Ferguson OpenGov: CD Construction Permit Application ↗
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 Ferguson.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings | 2 mi | Required | — | Ameren Missouri |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors | 4 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Florissant | 4 mi | Required | $95 | Ameren Missouri |
| St. Ann | 5 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Overland | 5 mi | Check with city | $60 | Ameren Missouri |
| Spanish Lake | 5 mi | Required (county) | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Ferguson water heater questions.
Which Ferguson permit covers a water heater?
The Community Development Construction Permit, which covers mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. The Public Works plumbing permit is only for water service connections.
City of Ferguson: Permits and Licenses ↗ · Ferguson OpenGov: CD Construction Permit Application ↗
Who supplies water in Ferguson?
Missouri American Water, whose St. Louis County plants reported total hardness up to 164 mg/L in 2025.
Missouri PSC Utility Locator (St. Louis County / St. Charles / Lincoln / Franklin city list) ↗ · Missouri American Water St. Louis County/St. Charles County 2025 Annual Water Quality Report ↗
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