Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BENBROOK
Benbrook Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Benbrook.
A plumbing permit in Benbrook is $75 under the May 2024 fee schedule. Contractors pay $100 per trade to register, but homeowners acting as their own contractor don't have to. Water comes from the separate Benbrook Water Authority, which treats Benbrook Lake water, not from the city. Oncor delivers power and Atmos Energy supplies gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Benbrook Building Permits and Inspections
- Permit fee
- $75 for a plumbing permit on its own (Building Permit Fees schedule updated 5/2024)
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors must register with the city and show proof of liability insurance. Homeowners acting as their own general contractor don't have to register.
- Electric utility
- Oncor
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- Benbrook Water Authority (independent district; treats Benbrook Lake water bought from Tarrant Regional Water District)
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1983 (median) · 68% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Benbrook averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Benbrook
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 for a plumbing permit on its own (Building Permit Fees schedule updated 5/2024). City of Benbrook Building Permits and Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Benbrook post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fort Worth, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, KMP Plumbing, Heating & Air (Kennedale Mansfield Plumbing), Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Benbrook average is shown.
What can change the price in Benbrook?
Electrical and mechanical work that isn't part of a building project need separate $75 permits. A 'Power On' release is $50.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Benbrook?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fort Worth
Lists Benbrook among the areas it serves. Based in Mansfield.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$409 Off a tankless water heater installation; Company supplied water heater; No cash value' (also $50 off plumbing repairs of $250+).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing One reviewer disputed a $99 fee and a leak-repair quote (no response visible); another disputed the timing of tankless descaling under a maintenance plan, and the business reply disputed their account.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical
Lists Benbrook 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.
KMP Plumbing, Heating & Air (Kennedale Mansfield Plumbing)
Lists Benbrook among the areas it serves. Based in Burleson.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: '$45 Off' coupon for new customers shown on the water heater replacement page (no water heater install price published).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a Friday-night replacement finished after 10 p.m., a careful Rinnai tankless install at what the reviewer called a reasonable price, and knowledgeable, friendly technicians.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the company's widget filters out lower-rated reviews.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing
Lists Benbrook 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Benbrook 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.
Order: companies based in Benbrook 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 BENBROOK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BENBROOK
What Benbrook homes are like.
1983Median year built
43%Built before 1980
68%Owner-occupied
24%Heat with utility gas
74%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1983. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
73% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
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 Benbrook.
Water from a separate authority
Benbrook is the largest Texas city whose water and sewer are run by a separate district: the Benbrook Water Authority, which has its own elected board (1121 Mercedes St., 817-249-1250).
Scale and dip tube bits
The water authority's 2025 report says particles in faucet screens can be pieces of a water heater's plastic dip tube. White scale on fixtures comes from calcium carbonate.
Older code edition
Benbrook's building page lists the 2018 ICC codes and the 2017 National Electrical Code, with local changes.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Benbrook homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (Delivers the power; you choose your own electricity company)
- Gas: Atmos Energy
Water
Benbrook Water Authority (independent district; treats Benbrook Lake water bought from Tarrant Regional Water District)
City of Benbrook: Utilities ↗ · Benbrook Water Authority: Water Quality ↗ · Benbrook Water Authority: 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Benbrook homes.
For Oncor and Atmos Energy customers in Benbrook. 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 Benbrook.
Permits and who issues them
Benbrook issues plumbing permits on their own for work that isn't part of a building project. You can apply, pay and book inspections in the city's online permit system (CommunityCore). Inspection line: 817-249-6000.
Yes. Registration is $100 per trade at first, then $50 a year to renew, with proof of liability insurance. Homeowners acting as their own general contractor don't have to register.
City of Benbrook Building Permits and Inspections ↗ · City of Benbrook: Building Permits and Inspections ↗ · City of Benbrook: Building Permit Fees, updated 5/2024 (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 Benbrook.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Settlement | 5 mi | Required | $20 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Crowley | 9 mi | Required | — | Oncor (delivery) |
| Fort Worth | 10 mi | Required | $10.34 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Forest Hill | 12 mi | Required | $65 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Burleson | 14 mi | Required | — | Oncor, United Cooperative Services |
| Saginaw | 14 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Benbrook water heater questions.
How much is a plumbing permit in Benbrook?
$75 for a plumbing permit that isn't part of a building project, according to the fee schedule updated May 2024.
Do plumbers pay to register in Benbrook?
Yes. Registration is $100 per trade at first, then $50 a year, with proof of liability insurance. Homeowners acting as their own general contractor don't pay.
Who provides water in Benbrook?
The Benbrook Water Authority, a separate district with its own board, not the City of Benbrook. It treats Benbrook Lake water bought from Tarrant Regional Water District.
City of Benbrook: Utilities ↗ · Benbrook Water Authority: 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
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