Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WEBSTER GROVES
Webster Groves Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Webster Groves.
Webster Groves issues its own plumbing permits online, and only to contractors registered with the city. Registration is $75 a year, and plumbers must have a St. Louis City or County plumbing license. The city still lists the 2015 plumbing code. Ameren Missouri (electric), Spire (gas) and Missouri American Water serve Webster Groves.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Webster Groves Planning & Development Department
- Who gets the permit
- Permits go only to contractors registered with the city, including plumbers. The exception is a homeowner acting as general contractor on the home they own and live in.
- 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 1952 (median) · 76% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Webster Groves averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Webster Groves
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Webster Groves post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Hoffmann Brothers. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Webster Groves average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Webster Groves?
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 Webster Groves 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.
Hoffmann Brothers
Lists Webster Groves among the areas it serves. Based in 3700 Rider Trail S, Suite 100, Earth City, MO 63045 (other St. Louis-area offices: 1643 Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110; 2043 Woodland Pkwy, Suite 100, St Louis, MO 63146; 1254 University Drive, Suite 800, Edwardsville, IL 62025).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price:
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised quick replacements (often same or next day), clean installs with floor protection, clear explanations of options, warranties and rebates, and no pushy selling.
Worth knowing A 2026 BBB reviewer said a $927 water heater repair failed, the unit was replaced for about $4,000, and the company credited $450 only after back-and-forth; another reviewer said the company was not the cheapest.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Kirkwood Plumbing
Lists Webster Groves among the areas it serves. Based in 248 Grand Ave, Kirkwood, MO 63122.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised an on-time, code-compliant water heater install and a fast same-morning repair.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; one testimonial described the install as quite pricey, citing the customer's choice of heater and upgrades.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Linek Plumbing Company
Lists Webster Groves among the areas it serves. Based in 24 Kirkham Industrial Ct, Webster Groves, MO 63119.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised careful floor protection and cleanup, clear communication, and the office finding a same-day crew after a scheduling mix-up.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
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.
Performance Plumbing
Lists Webster Groves among the areas it serves. Based in 1104 S Callahan Rd, Wentzville, MO 63385.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised on-time, tidy water heater replacements at a fair price, clear explanations, and no-pressure estimates.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Superior Service
Lists Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves 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 WEBSTER GROVES
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN WEBSTER GROVES
What Webster Groves homes are like.
1952Median year built
81%Built before 1980
76%Owner-occupied
79%Heat with utility gas
80%Single-family homes
About 81% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
79% 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 Webster Groves.
Older code edition
The city's permits page lists the 2015 International Plumbing Code and 2015 International Residential Code as the editions in use.
$75 contractor registration
Plumbers working in Webster Groves need a $75 yearly city registration plus a St. Louis City or County license, so check that your plumber is registered before the permit is requested.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves homes.
For Ameren Missouri and Spire customers in Webster Groves. 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 Webster Groves.
Permits and who issues them
Webster Groves issues its own plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits on its online permit portal. Its building permit page says changing or replacing plumbing and mechanical systems needs a permit. The city lists the 2015 International Plumbing Code among its adopted codes.
Yes. Contractors must register with the city ($75 a year) and provide insurance certificates naming the city. Plumbers must also show a current St. Louis City or St. Louis County license.
City of Webster Groves Planning & Development Department ↗ · Webster Groves: Permits (codes, contractor rule) ↗ · Webster Groves: Building Permits ↗ · Webster Groves: Contractor Registration ↗ · Webster Groves online permit portal (plumbing, mechanical, electrical permits) ↗
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 Webster Groves.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood | 2 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Affton | 3 mi | Required (county) | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Kirkwood | 4 mi | Required | — | Kirkwood Electric (municipal), Ameren Missouri |
| Clayton | 4 mi | Required | $35 | Ameren Missouri |
| Lemay | 5 mi | Required (county) | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| University City | 6 mi | Required | — | Ameren Missouri |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Webster Groves water heater questions.
Who issues water heater permits in Webster Groves?
The City of Webster Groves, on its online permit portal. Plumbing permits are listed separately from building permits.
Webster Groves: Permits (codes, contractor rule) ↗ · Webster Groves online permit portal (plumbing, mechanical, electrical permits) ↗
Can my plumber pull the permit if they work elsewhere in St. Louis County?
Only if they're also registered with Webster Groves. Permits go only to city-registered contractors, and plumbers must show a current St. Louis City or County license.
Webster Groves: Permits (codes, contractor rule) ↗ · Webster Groves: Contractor Registration ↗
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