Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WILDWOOD
Wildwood, MO Water Heater
Replacement
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WILDWOOD AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Wildwood.
Wildwood doesn't do its own plumbing inspections. St. Louis County Public Works issues and inspects water heater permits there, and a home water heater replacement costs $47 in total under the county's November 2025 fee ordinance. The city lists Ameren Missouri, Spire and Missouri American Water as its utilities.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works (Code Enforcement)
- Permit fee
- A home water heater replacement costs $47 in total (St. Louis County Code §1100.200, Ord. 29445, 11-5-2025), and the separate $47 processing fee isn't added for replacements.
- Who gets the permit
- Under county code, these permits go only to a master plumber or master water heater replacement specialist who is licensed, bonded and insured. The county also has a limited homeowner permit, which can include one water heater, for an owner living in a detached single-family house who does the work personally.
- 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 1992 (median) · 92% 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 Wildwood averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Wildwood
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeA home water heater replacement costs $47 in total (St. Louis County Code §1100.200, Ord. 29445, 11-5-2025), and the separate $47 processing fee isn't added for replacements.. St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works (Code Enforcement) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Wildwood post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Hoffmann Brothers. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Wildwood average is shown.
What can change the price in Wildwood?
Heaters above 120 gallons are billed by unit under mechanical permit fees. Fixing plumbing after fire, flood or wind damage needs a permit, as does relocating fixtures. Replacing just a bad T&P relief valve is minor work with no permit needed.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Wildwood?
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 Wildwood 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 Wildwood 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.
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 Wildwood 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 Wildwood 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.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Faszold Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (Faszold Service Co.)
Lists Wildwood 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 Wildwood 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 Wildwood 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 WILDWOOD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN WILDWOOD
What Wildwood homes are like.
1992Median year built
15%Built before 1980
92%Owner-occupied
64%Heat with utility gas
93%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1992. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
64% 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 Wildwood.
Licensed water heater installers
Besides master plumbers, St. Louis County licenses 'master water heater replacement specialists'. Only those license holders (or a homeowner who qualifies) can get a water heater replacement permit.
St. Louis County Code Ch. 1103 Plumbing Code (scope, homeowner permits, water heater licensing) ↗
Small repairs that don't need a permit
The county says replacing a bad temperature and pressure relief (TPR) valve on a water heater is minor work that doesn't need a plumbing permit. Replacing the heater itself does.
County codes, city zoning
Wildwood checks projects for zoning, while St. Louis County plan reviewers and inspectors enforce the county building codes. The city says work done without a permit gets a no-permit penalty.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Wildwood homes.
Energy
- Electric: Ameren Missouri
- Gas: Spire
City of Wildwood: Utilities, Providers, State & County Government ↗ · 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
City of Wildwood: Utilities, Providers, State & County Government ↗ · Missouri American Water St. Louis County/St. Charles County 2025 Annual Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Wildwood homes.
For Ameren Missouri and Spire customers in Wildwood. 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 Wildwood.
Permits and who issues them
St. Louis County Transportation and Public Works says a water heater replacement requires a plumbing permit. For heaters of 120 gallons or less it's a No-Plan Plumbing Permit, bought online on the county's Accela portal and followed by an inspection. Wildwood leaves plan review and inspections to St. Louis County and lists new or replaced plumbing as work that needs a permit.
Whoever installs a home water heater of up to 120 gallons, 40 kW or 140,000 BTU needs a St. Louis County license: master or journeyman plumber, or master or journeyman water heater replacement specialist.
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works (Code Enforcement) ↗ · City of Wildwood: Building Permits ↗ · St. Louis County: Plumbing Work - Residential ↗ · St. Louis County: No-Plan Plumbing Permits ↗ · St. Louis County Code §1100.200 Plumbing Inspection and Permit Fees (Ord. 29445, 11-5-2025) ↗ · St. Louis County Code Ch. 1103 Plumbing Code (scope, homeowner permits, water heater licensing) ↗
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 Wildwood.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellisville | 4 mi | Required | $12 | Ameren Missouri |
| Eureka | 6 mi | Required | $10 | Ameren Missouri |
| Ballwin | 6 mi | Required | — | Ameren Missouri |
| Chesterfield | 7 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Manchester | 9 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
| Town and Country | 11 mi | Required | $47 | Ameren Missouri |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Wildwood water heater questions.
Who issues water heater permits in Wildwood?
St. Louis County Transportation and Public Works. The city says county plan reviewers and inspectors enforce St. Louis County codes in Wildwood.
City of Wildwood: Building Permits ↗ · St. Louis County: Plumbing Work - Residential ↗
How much is a water heater permit from St. Louis County?
The county fee schedule sets a $47 total fee to replace a home water heater (Ord. 29445, November 2025).
St. Louis County Code §1100.200 Plumbing Inspection and Permit Fees (Ord. 29445, 11-5-2025) ↗
Can a homeowner replace their own water heater?
Yes, in some cases. The county homeowner permit covers one water heater in a detached single-family home the owner lives in, if the owner does the work. Otherwise a county-licensed master plumber or master water heater replacement specialist must pull the permit.
St. Louis County Code Ch. 1103 Plumbing Code (scope, homeowner permits, water heater licensing) ↗
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