Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ADDISON
Addison Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Addison.
You need a permit to replace a water heater in Addison, and it costs $50 per unit. Oncor delivers power and Atmos Energy supplies gas. Every Addison water meter has a check valve, so you also need a thermal expansion tank. You can pull the permit and do the plumbing yourself; if you hire someone, they must be registered with the town.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Addison Development Services – Building Safety
- Permit fee
- $50 per unit to replace a home water heater (Building Safety Fee Schedule; the PDF is dated December 2023).
- Who gets the permit
- You can do your own plumbing, electrical, mechanical and irrigation work without a trade license and take out the permit in your own name. Anyone else doing permitted work must be registered with the town.
- Electric utility
- Oncor (delivery)
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- Town of Addison (water purchased from the City of Dallas)
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1998 (median) · 18% 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 Addison averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Addison
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 per unit to replace a home water heater (Building Safety Fee Schedule; the PDF is dated December 2023).. Town of Addison Development Services – Building Safety fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Addison post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing, ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Addison average is shown.
What can change the price in Addison?
Extending, changing or replacing a gas line ($50), plumbing fixtures ($50 each) and changes to electrical service ($75) are charged separately.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Addison?
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 →
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric
Lists Addison among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater special: 'Get a New Tank Water Heater for only $1,799 with Installation and Warranties' — '$1,799 (Total) OR starting at $83 per month'; fine print says price applies to standard installation only and may vary by unit size, home layout or code requirements, residential only (fine print also references a $1,999 price / $95 monthly on 24-month 9.99% APR financing).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day or next-day replacement, punctual technicians and clean, code-compliant installs.
Worth knowing A customer said a tankless quote did not reflect a 15% membership discount three employees promised; Baker Brothers replied it would call to resolve it, with no final outcome shown.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Dallas
Lists Addison among the areas it serves. Based in Plano.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said an unapproved $287.88 maintenance renewal was charged after a water heater purchase; the company said it refunded the charge.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical
Lists Addison among the areas it serves. Based in Southlake.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater special: brand-new gas or electric 40 or 50 gal. tank water heater, $1,975 each with 8-year parts & 1-year labor warranty (garage installation); a second tier at $2,495 each with 12-year parts & labor warranty. Fine print: limited time, attic access fee not included, residential only, subject to change.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised professional installers, next-day or same-day replacement and help arranging the city inspection.
Worth knowing One reviewer said a multi-project job included a water heater set to scalding and unrepaired drywall; another said they were charged $1,075 for water heater drain work when they had called about an A/C drain.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Dallas Plumbing & Air Conditioning
Lists Addison among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a same-day water heater replacement completed within hours and clear explanations during annual water heater flushes.
Worth knowing BBB complainants said a $13,000 replacement was sold over the phone for an elderly parent and that a $1,600 deposit on a cancelled replacement took over two months to refund; the company defended its upfront pricing and confirmed the refund was processed April 12, 2025.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Frymire Home Services
Lists Addison among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a technician who fixed a tankless water heater and adjusted its temperature on request.
Worth knowing A reviewer said follow-up work on newly installed water heaters, including a gas-smell call, cost around $1,000 and did not find the inside leak; they reported a 50% refund.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing
Lists Addison among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater page banner: 'Water Heaters Now $100 Off' (no base price published).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing One customer said a replacement was installed without a required expansion tank; Milestone said the prior setup hid the need, offered a paid quote, and the customer rejected its response.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Dallas
Lists Addison among the areas it serves. Based in Farmers Branch.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day water heater replacement and a technician who helped secure warranty coverage on a failed unit.
Worth knowing Several customers said technicians quoted replacements they did not need or at prices far above other plumbers; Mr.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Addison among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Company-hosted testimonials praise a prompt weekend tankless repair and clear explanations from technicians.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the only accounts found are testimonials chosen by the company.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas
Lists Addison among the areas it serves. Based in Irving.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: 'Save Up to $300 on a New Water Heater' — purchase and installation of qualifying water heater required, residential only; 'Offer expires 09/30/2026.'
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Addison 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. Texas plumbing license lookup ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ADDISON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ADDISON
What Addison homes are like.
1998Median year built
12%Built before 1980
18%Owner-occupied
19%Heat with utility gas
17%Single-family homes
About 28% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
78% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
Only 18% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters should ask the landlord or property manager; replacing the heater is usually the owner’s decision.
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 Addison.
Expansion tank required
Every Addison water meter has a check valve, so you need a thermal expansion tank at the water heater. It must be sized to keep water pressure at 80 psi or less.
Keep the manuals with the heater
The installation instructions and owner's manual must be with the heater for the inspector. If the manufacturer calls for a condensate neutralizer, you need one.
Rules for attic heaters
An attic water heater needs a walkway at least 30 inches high and 22 inches wide, no more than 20 feet long, with solid flooring 24 inches wide and a 30-by-30-inch work space at the heater.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Addison homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (delivery) (The town sends outage reports to Oncor)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (The town sends gas leak reports to Atmos Energy)
Addison – Report Power Outage (Oncor) ↗ · Addison – Report a Gas Leak (Atmos Energy) ↗
Water
Town of Addison (water purchased from the City of Dallas)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Addison homes.
For Oncor (delivery) and Atmos Energy customers in Addison. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon ↗Active$500-off coupon for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater, reserved through the Oncor Marketplace and used at participating retailers (Home Depot or Lowe's, online or in store).
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Texas rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Addison.
Permits and who issues them
Addison lists 'Water heaters (replacing or adding)' as work that needs a permit. The town also publishes Water Heater Installation Requirements that the inspector checks. Apply through the town's Citizen Self Service portal.
Yes. Contractors must register with the town, unless the homeowner takes out the permit.
Town of Addison Development Services – Building Safety ↗ · Addison – Residential Projects (when a permit is required) ↗ · Addison Building Safety Fee Schedule (PDF, file dated Dec. 2023) ↗ · Addison Water Heater Installation Requirements (PDF) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Texas plumbing license lookup ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Texas licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Addison.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Branch | 4 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Carrollton | 4 mi | Required | By job value (from $4) | Oncor |
| Richardson | 7 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Plano | 8 mi | Required | $65 | Oncor Electric Delivery (with a retail electric provider of your choice), CoServ Electric |
| University Park | 8 mi | Required | $150 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Coppell | 9 mi | Required | $80 | Oncor |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Addison water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Addison?
$50 per unit to replace a home water heater, according to the Building Safety Fee Schedule.
Addison Building Safety Fee Schedule (PDF, file dated Dec. 2023) ↗
Do I need an expansion tank in Addison?
Yes. Addison water meters have a check valve, so the town requires a thermal expansion tank at the water heater.
Can I do the work myself?
Yes. Addison lets homeowners do their own plumbing without a trade license and take out the permit in their own name.
Addison – Residential Projects (when a permit is required) ↗
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