Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ALLEN
Allen Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Allen.
Allen has its own $75 water heater permit, which you apply for through the city's Citizen Self Service portal. Every contractor must also pay a $50 yearly city registration. If you do the work yourself, you fill out a Homeowner's Affidavit first. Oncor delivers power, and Allen's water from NTMWD tested at 96–200 ppm hardness in 2025.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Allen Community Development, Building & Permitting
- Permit fee
- $75 water heater permit (City of Allen Fee Schedule, last updated June 16, 2025)
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor registered with the city, or a homeowner doing the work themselves after filling out the city's Homeowner's Affidavit.
- Electric utility
- Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Allen (treated water from North Texas Municipal Water District) · Total hardness as CaCO3 96–200 ppm (NTMWD Wylie plant) and 96–144 ppm (Leonard plant), about 6–12 gpg; 2025 data in the 2026 City of Allen Water Quality Report
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2003 (median) · 69% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 11 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 Allen averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Allen
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 water heater permit (City of Allen Fee Schedule, last updated June 16, 2025). City of Allen Community Development, Building & Permitting fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Allen 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, Crown Plumbing Service. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Allen average is shown.
What can change the price in Allen?
A complete HVAC system is a separate $175 permit. Other electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits issued at the counter are $75. The city says replacing bad piping inside walls counts as new work and needs a permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Allen?
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 →
Allen Plumbing & Water Leak Detection
Lists Allen among the areas it serves. Based in Allen.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised quick diagnosis and replacement of a leaking water heater pipe.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric
Lists Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen 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.
Also listing Allen: Crown Plumbing Service.
Order: companies based in Allen 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 ALLEN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ALLEN
What Allen homes are like.
2003Median year built
7%Built before 1980
69%Owner-occupied
55%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
About 27% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
55% 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 Allen.
Homeowner's Affidavit for DIY work
If you're doing your own project, Allen asks you to fill out a Homeowner's Affidavit before you start. If you hire a contractor, the city says to check that they got a permit, because inspections are required.
Construction hours
Construction work is allowed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Allen homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose shows only Oncor for ZIPs 75002 and 75013, the two we checked)
- Gas: Atmos Energy
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 75002 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 75013 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division tariff - Section II, Cities and Counties Served (Mar 2023) ↗
Water
City of Allen (treated water from North Texas Municipal Water District): Total hardness as CaCO3 96–200 ppm (NTMWD Wylie plant) and 96–144 ppm (Leonard plant), about 6–12 gpg; 2025 data in the 2026 City of Allen Water Quality Report
Allen Water Quality page ↗ · 2026 City of Allen Texas Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Allen homes.
For Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and Atmos Energy customers in Allen. 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 Allen.
Permits and who issues them
Allen lists 'Water Heater' as its own home permit, issued at the counter. All permits go through the city's Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal. Inspections are required and scheduled in CSS. The only plumbing work the city lets you do without a permit is fixing leaks and clogs.
Yes. Every contractor must register with the City of Allen for $50 a year through the Citizen Self Service portal.
City of Allen Community Development, Building & Permitting ↗ · City of Allen Fee Schedule (June 2025) ↗ · Allen Residential Services (permits, exemptions, Homeowner's Affidavit) ↗ · Allen Contractor Registration ↗
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 Allen.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 4 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) |
| Plano | 6 mi | Required | $65 | Oncor Electric Delivery (with a retail electric provider of your choice), CoServ Electric |
| McKinney | 6 mi | Required | $40 | Oncor Electric Delivery (with a retail electric provider), CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative |
| Murphy | 7 mi | Required | — | Oncor (delivery), Farmers Electric Cooperative |
| Frisco | 9 mi | Required | $50 | CoServ Electric, Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Richardson | 10 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor (delivery) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Allen water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Allen?
$75, according to the city fee schedule updated June 16, 2025.
Can I replace my own water heater in Allen?
Yes, if you fill out the Homeowner's Affidavit first. You still need the permit and the inspections.
How hard is Allen's water?
The 2026 report (with 2025 data) shows hardness of 96–200 ppm from NTMWD's Wylie plant and 96–144 ppm from its Leonard plant.
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