Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN TOWN AND COUNTRY
Town and Country Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Town and Country.
In Town and Country, the plumbing permit for a water heater comes from St. Louis County Public Works at (314) 615-8504 and costs $47. The city's own Quick Reference Sheet only lists furnace, air conditioner and ductwork replacements as needing a city permit. In Town and Country, Ameren Missouri provides power, Spire provides gas and Missouri American Water provides water. It's a suburb of large lots where the median home is worth about $928,000 and most houses date from the 1970s on, and there's no occupancy permit when an existing home gets new owners or renters.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works (all plumbing and electrical permits in Town and Country)
- Permit fee
- $47 total for a home water heater replacement; replacements don't pay the county's separate $47 processing fee (St. Louis County Code §1100.200, Ord. 29445, Nov. 5, 2025).
- Who gets the permit
- The county issues these permits to its licensed master plumbers and master water heater replacement specialists. An owner who lives in a detached single-family home can get a homeowner permit (which can include one water heater) if they do the work in person.
- Electric utility
- Ameren Missouri
- Gas utility
- Spire
- Water
- Missouri American Water · Total hardness 82–164 ppm (about 5–10 gpg) from Missouri American's Missouri River plants and 60–150 ppm (about 3.5–9 gpg) from its Meramec River plant, per the 2025 report; the report does not say which plant serves which neighborhood.
- Rebate worth checking
- Missouri IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) (Not launched)
- Typical home
- Built 1983 (median) · 87% 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 Town and Country averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Town and Country
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$47 total for a home water heater replacement; replacements don't pay the county's separate $47 processing fee (St. Louis County Code §1100.200, Ord. 29445, Nov. 5, 2025).. St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works (all plumbing and electrical permits in Town and Country) 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 Town and Country average is shown.
What can change the price in Town and Country?
The city requires its own building permit for heating and air conditioning systems and replacements ($30 for the first $1,000 of work, $5 for each extra $1,000, plus $60 per inspection). It doesn't say whether gas vent or appliance work tied to a water heater needs a city mechanical permit. A new circuit needs a county electrical permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Town and Country?
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 Town and Country 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.
Superior Service
Lists Town and Country 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 Town and Country 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.
Order: companies based in Town and Country 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 TOWN AND COUNTRY
What Town and Country homes are like.
1983Median year built
41%Built before 1980
87%Owner-occupied
72%Heat with utility gas
88%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1983. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
72% 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 Town and Country.
No occupancy permit when a home is resold
The city says home occupancy permits aren't required when new owners or renters move into an existing home, only before anyone first moves into a new house. Nothing at closing makes the city look at an existing water heater.
Check with subdivision trustees before exterior changes
Town and Country's permit checklist asks whether you've contacted your subdivision trustees about plans that change the outside of a home. Switching to a tankless or power-vent heater that needs a new vent through a side wall or roof is the kind of change to clear with trustees first. The city's quick reference also shows a local preference for keeping visible vents off the front of homes: direct-vent gas fireplaces are allowed only at the back, where the vent matches or blends with the roof or siding.
Town and Country: Building Permits & Inspections ↗ · Town and Country: Building Code Quick Reference Sheet ↗
Large, owner-occupied homes
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) show 86.5% of Town and Country homes are owner-occupied and 87.8% are single-family. The median home was built in 1983 and is worth about $928,500, and 27% of homes heat with electricity.
Census Reporter: ACS 2024 5-year, year structure built (St. Louis metro places) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Town and Country homes.
Water
Missouri American Water: Total hardness 82–164 ppm (about 5–10 gpg) from Missouri American's Missouri River plants and 60–150 ppm (about 3.5–9 gpg) from its Meramec River plant, per the 2025 report; the report does not say which plant serves which neighborhood.
Missouri PSC Utility Locator ↗ · Missouri American Water 2025 Water Quality Report, St. Louis County / St. Charles County ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Town and Country homes.
For Ameren Missouri and Spire customers in Town and Country. 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 Town and Country.
Permits and who issues them
Town and Country issues building and mechanical permits itself, but says all electrical and plumbing permits come from St. Louis County Public Works. The county handles water heaters up to 120 gallons as online No-Plan Plumbing Permits, with an inspection afterward.
A St. Louis County master or journeyman license is required for plumbers and water heater replacement specialists.
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works (all plumbing and electrical permits in Town and Country) ↗ · Town and Country – Building Permits & Inspections ↗ · Town and Country – Building Permit Fees ↗ · St. Louis County – No-Plan Plumbing Permits ↗ · St. Louis County Code §1100.200 Plumbing Inspection and Permit Fees (Ord. 29445, Nov. 5, 2025) ↗ · St. Louis County Plumbing Code, Ch. 1103 (2015 UPC with county amendments) ↗
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 Town and Country.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creve Coeur | 3 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Manchester | 4 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Ballwin | 5 mi | Required | — | Ameren Missouri |
| Kirkwood | 5 mi | Required | — | Kirkwood Electric (municipal), Ameren Missouri |
| Chesterfield | 6 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Maryland Heights | 6 mi | Required | $50, | Ameren Missouri |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Town and Country water heater questions.
Where do I get a water heater permit in Town and Country?
From St. Louis County's Public Works Department, which issues all electrical and plumbing permits in the city; the city lists (314) 615-8504. The city itself issues building and mechanical permits, like furnace or AC replacements.
Town and Country: Building Permits & Inspections ↗ · Town and Country: Building Code Quick Reference Sheet ↗
Do I need subdivision approval to add a tankless water heater vent?
The city asks permit applicants to show they've contacted subdivision trustees about plans that change a home's exterior, so check with your trustees before adding a new vent.
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