Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN RAYMORE
Raymore Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Raymore.
Raymore charges $45 to replace a water heater: it's a line item on the plumbing permit application, matching the $45 plumbing permit in the November 2025 fee schedule. Plumbers need a Raymore occupational license, and homeowners can act as their own contractor after signing a warning notice. Raymore homes use Evergy electricity and Spire gas. The city resells water from Kansas City and Cass County PWSD 1.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Raymore Development Services, Building Inspection Division
- Permit fee
- Plumbing permit: $45 (Schedule of Fees adopted 11/1/2025). The permit application lists $45 for each tank water heater installed or replaced and $45 for gas piping work.
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor, or the homeowner acting as their own contractor. A homeowner must sign a Homeowner Warning Notice, oversee the work and be there for inspections. Any subcontractors need a Raymore occupational license.
- Electric utility
- Evergy
- Gas utility
- Spire
- Water
- City of Raymore (buys water from Kansas City and Cass County PWSD 1) · 123 mg/L (listed as carbonate hardness for the Independence supply, one of the upstream sellers in Raymore's supply chain, sampled 5/6/2024) in Raymore's 2025 Annual Water Quality Report.
- Rebate worth checking
- Missouri IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) (Not launched)
- Typical home
- Built 2002 (median) · 78% 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 Raymore averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Raymore
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing permit: $45 (Schedule of Fees adopted 11/1/2025). The permit application lists $45 for each tank water heater installed or replaced and $45 for gas piping work.. City of Raymore Development Services, Building Inspection Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Raymore post water heater prices or specials on their websites: KC Water Heaters, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Kansas City, Service Experts Kansas City. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Raymore average is shown.
What can change the price in Raymore?
The same application charges $45 to install, change or repair water or gas piping. Heating and A/C units are $45 each on mechanical permits, and electrical service changes up to 200 amps are $35.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Raymore?
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 Raymore 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 Raymore 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.
Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Rooter
Lists Raymore among the areas it serves. Based in 8155 Lenexa Dr, Overland Park, KS 66214.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a meticulous, polite plumber, same-day consultation and installation, and a quick emergency response to a leaking water heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
KC Water Heaters
Lists Raymore 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 Raymore 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 Raymore 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Kansas City
Lists Raymore among the areas it serves. Based in Kansas City, MO (street address not shown on franchise pages checked).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price:
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Service Experts Kansas City
Lists Raymore among the areas it serves. Based in 9040 Cody Street, Overland Park, KS 66214 (local branch of national company).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price:
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Raymore 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 RAYMORE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN RAYMORE
What Raymore homes are like.
2002Median year built
14%Built before 1980
78%Owner-occupied
71%Heat with utility gas
85%Single-family homes
About 25% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
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 Raymore.
Warning for homeowners acting as contractor
Homeowners who pull their own permit in Raymore must sign a notice saying they're the general contractor, must be there for inspections, and are responsible for meeting code and for liens from subcontractors.
Lead service line notice
Raymore's 2025 water report includes a notice under the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions about known or possible lead service lines, and the city is surveying residents to list service line materials.
Raymore 2025 Annual Water Quality Report ↗ · Raymore Water Service Line Inventory ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Raymore homes.
Water
City of Raymore (buys water from Kansas City and Cass County PWSD 1): 123 mg/L (listed as carbonate hardness for the Independence supply, one of the upstream sellers in Raymore's supply chain, sampled 5/6/2024) in Raymore's 2025 Annual Water Quality Report.
Raymore 2025 Annual Water Quality Report ↗ · Raymore Water Service Line Inventory ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Raymore homes.
For Evergy and Spire customers in Raymore. 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 Raymore.
Permits and who issues them
Raymore's Plumbing & Mechanical Permit Application prices 'each water heater or replacement (storage tank type)' as its own line item. Apply online or at City Hall (100 Municipal Circle). The property owner and/or licensed contractor signs, and you schedule inspections at 816-331-7916.
Yes. Plumbers and other trade contractors need a Raymore occupational license ($100). First-time applicants show a trade exam score of 70% or higher, a Johnson County contractor's license or another approved license. Renewals need 8 continuing education credits a year plus liability and workers' compensation insurance.
City of Raymore Development Services, Building Inspection Division ↗ · Raymore Building Permit and Development Applications ↗ · Raymore Plumbing & Mechanical Permit Application ↗ · Raymore Schedule of Fees and Charges (adopted 11/1/2025) ↗ · Raymore Homeowner Warning Notice ↗ · Raymore Occupational License Information ↗
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 Raymore.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton | 4 mi | Required | By job value (from $42) | Evergy |
| Grandview | 6 mi | Required | $50 | Evergy |
| Lee's Summit | 9 mi | Check with city | $52 | Evergy |
| Raytown | 13 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $25) | Evergy |
| Blue Springs | 18 mi | Required | By job value (from $31.73) | Evergy |
| Grain Valley | 20 mi | Required | — | Evergy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Raymore water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Raymore?
The plumbing permit application lists $45 for each tank water heater installed or replaced, and the November 2025 fee schedule sets plumbing permits at $45.
Can I pull the permit myself?
Yes, as a homeowner acting as your own contractor, after signing Raymore's Homeowner Warning Notice. You must oversee the work and be there for inspections.
Who provides gas and electricity in Raymore?
Evergy supplies electricity and Spire supplies natural gas.
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