Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN GLADSTONE
Gladstone Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Gladstone.
Gladstone requires a permit to replace a water heater, and owners who live in the home can apply themselves. Fees are based on job value and start at $31. If your heater fails, you can replace it and file the application by the next business day. Utilities in Gladstone: Evergy for electric, Spire for gas. The city's own well water measured 104 mg/L hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Gladstone Community Development Department
- Permit fee
- Based on job value: $31 for $1-$500, then $4 per $100 (for example, $51 at $1,000 and $71 at $1,500). The posted Permit Fee Schedule has no date. The application also lists a $50 plan review fee for homes, and fees double for work done without a permit.
- Who gets the permit
- A homeowner who lives in the house (recent buyers bring their closing papers), or a contractor licensed with the City of Gladstone who has a city business license and a workers' compensation certificate.
- Electric utility
- Evergy
- Gas utility
- Spire
- Water
- City of Gladstone (six groundwater wells) · 104 mg/L (listed as carbonate hardness, about 6.1 grains per gallon), sampled 3/7/2023, in the 2025 Annual Water Quality Report.
- Rebate worth checking
- Missouri IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) (Not launched)
- Typical home
- Built 1973 (median) · 68% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Gladstone averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Gladstone
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value: $31 for $1-$500, then $4 per $100 (for example, $51 at $1,000 and $71 at $1,500). The posted Permit Fee Schedule has no date. The application also lists a $50 plan review fee for homes, and fees double for work done without a permit.. City of Gladstone Community Development Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Gladstone post water heater prices or specials on their websites: KC Water Heaters. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Gladstone average is shown.
What can change the price in Gladstone?
The FAQ also lists new circuits or wiring, service upgrades, furnace or A/C replacement, and replacing or moving water or sewer lines. Water or sewer line work adds a $50 digging fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Gladstone?
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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone 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.
KC Water Heaters
Lists Gladstone 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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone 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.
Golden's Plumbing
Lists Gladstone among the areas it serves. Based in 17201 E US Hwy 40 Suite 203, Independence, MO 64055.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Gladstone 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 GLADSTONE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN GLADSTONE
What Gladstone homes are like.
1973Median year built
64%Built before 1980
68%Owner-occupied
71%Heat with utility gas
74%Single-family homes
About 64% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
71% 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 Gladstone.
2021 codes
Since January 1, 2022, Gladstone has enforced the 2021 International Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Residential and Energy Conservation codes and the 2020 National Electrical Code, with local changes.
Emergency replacements allowed
If equipment has to be replaced in an emergency, Gladstone lets the work go ahead as long as the Building Official gets the permit application by the next business day.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Gladstone homes.
Energy
- Electric: Evergy (The city lists it under its old name, KCP&L)
- Gas: Spire
Water
City of Gladstone (six groundwater wells): 104 mg/L (listed as carbonate hardness, about 6.1 grains per gallon), sampled 3/7/2023, in the 2025 Annual Water Quality Report.
Gladstone Water Reports ↗ · Gladstone 2025 Annual Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Gladstone homes.
For Evergy and Spire customers in Gladstone. 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 Gladstone.
Permits and who issues them
Gladstone's permits FAQ lists water heater replacement as plumbing work that needs a permit. Use the city's Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing permit application (check the 'Hot Water Heater' box) at Community Development, 7010 N Holmes St. For an emergency replacement, file the application by the next business day.
Yes. To pull permits, contractors must be licensed with the City of Gladstone and have a city business license.
City of Gladstone Community Development Department ↗ · Gladstone Permits FAQ brochure (rev. 1/2022) ↗ · Gladstone Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permit Application ↗ · Gladstone Permit Fee Schedule ↗ · Gladstone Community Development FAQ ↗
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 Gladstone.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 6 mi | Required | — | Evergy |
| Liberty | 8 mi | Required | By job value (from $12) | Evergy, Ameren Missouri |
| Smithville | 13 mi | Required | $30 | Evergy, Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative |
| Independence | 14 mi | Required | $50 | Independence Power & Light (IPL) |
| Kearney | 15 mi | Required | $30 | Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative, Ameren Missouri |
| Raytown | 16 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $25) | Evergy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Gladstone water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace my water heater in Gladstone?
Yes. The city's permits FAQ lists water heater replacement as needing a plumbing permit.
My water heater failed. Can I replace it before getting the permit?
Yes, in an emergency. Gladstone requires the permit application by the next business day.
What will the permit cost?
It depends on the job's value: $31 up to $500, then $4 more for each $100, so about $71 for a $1,500 job, based on the city's undated fee schedule.
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