Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BOERNE
Boerne Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Boerne.
In Boerne, a plumbing permit starts at a $31 application fee plus $3.75 per fixture under the current fee ordinance, and a new fee schedule starts Oct 1, 2026. The city runs its own gas, electric and water utilities. Its 2025 water report shows very hard water, averaging 321.6 ppm.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Boerne Permitting and Code Compliance
- Permit fee
- Under the fee ordinance that started Oct 1, 2025: a $31 plumbing permit application fee plus $3.75 per fixture or outlet ($21 minimum). A new fee schedule starts Oct 1, 2026, but it wasn't available yet.
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors must be registered with the city to apply for permits. We didn't find rules for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- City of Boerne (Boerne Utilities), Bandera Electric Cooperative and Pedernales Electric Cooperative
- Gas utility
- City of Boerne
- Water
- City of Boerne (Boerne City Lake, Canyon Lake via GBRA, and groundwater wells) · Total hardness averaged 321.6 ppm as CaCO3 (about 19 gpg; range 203–382 ppm) in the 2025 report
- Typical home
- Built 2006 (median) · 65% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Boerne averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Boerne
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeUnder the fee ordinance that started Oct 1, 2025: a $31 plumbing permit application fee plus $3.75 per fixture or outlet ($21 minimum). A new fee schedule starts Oct 1, 2026, but it wasn't available yet.. City of Boerne Permitting and Code Compliance fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Boerne post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Beyer Plumbing, George Plumbing, Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing (San Antonio), Mr. Plumber (San Antonio). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Boerne average is shown.
What can change the price in Boerne?
Under the plumbing and gas fee table, gas piping is $3.50 per outlet and water piping is $10 per 100 feet. Starting work before the permit is issued costs 200% of the permit fee. We didn't find other triggers.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Boerne?
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 →
Aramendia Plumbing, Heating and Air (Service Experts San Antonio)
Lists Boerne among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised prompt, professional replacements with the tank on the truck, and reliable service on an outdoor gas tankless unit.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said Aramendia recommended $3,400 and $4,000 replacements for heaters another plumber then got working (2025, 2024).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Beyer Plumbing
Lists Boerne among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Offer: '$300 Off Water Heater Installation or Replacement with 0% financing for 18 months' — conventional and tankless heaters purchased through Beyer, new systems only, financing for well-qualified buyers.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised on-time, well-explained water heater repairs and replacements, including a 2023 heater and softener install.
Worth knowing A 2019 Yelp reviewer disputed $217 parts-acquisition and $435 difficult-installation charges, and said the first was refunded after they complained.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
George Plumbing
Lists Boerne among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Special: '$300 Off Any Tankless Water Heater Installation OR 12-Month Same-As-Cash Financing' (specials page shows expiration dates of 09/30/2026 on offers; not combinable).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised clear repair-or-replace options, punctual crews and careful work, including a replacement that fixed a previously botched install.
Worth knowing A 2023 Yelp reviewer blamed pipe quality for corrosion and a leak on a 2019 install; the owner replied that it had advised them to use another company.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing (San Antonio)
Lists Boerne among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Specials on water heater page: 'Save 10% off a brand new tankless water heater'; '$599 Water Heater Renewal Special' (relief valve check, flush, anode rod and drain valve replacement); '$129 Plumbing Rejuuuvenation' tank flush with plumbing inspection; 5% discounts for first responders, seniors 65+ and military/veterans.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised tankless conversions, quick repairs and well-explained options on water heater visits.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said a tankless water heater failed daily for five days after technicians had trouble programming it, and objected to what they described as a $21,000 overpayment.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Plumber (San Antonio)
Lists Boerne among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: 'For Limited Time: Take $250* Off a New Tankless Water Heater OR Get $150 Off* a New Tank Water Heater' (*restrictions apply).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a technician who installed a new water heater and water softener.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (San Antonio)
Lists Boerne among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a technician's advice on a water heater problem and fast after-hours help with a leaking expansion tank.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers raised a 2026 permit delay that left them without hot water, a 2016 installation another plumber said would fail inspection, and a $587 pressure-valve charge.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A maintenance-plan customer praised reliable scheduling, arrival calls and thorough technicians on visits that included their water heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Order: companies based in Boerne 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 BOERNE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BOERNE
What Boerne homes are like.
2006Median year built
15%Built before 1980
65%Owner-occupied
22%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
About 36% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
75% 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 Boerne.
Very hard water
Boerne's 2025 water report lists average hardness of 321.6 ppm (about 19 grains per gallon). Expect heavy scale in water heaters.
City-owned gas and electric
Boerne Utilities supplies natural gas and most of the city's power, so switching between gas and electric may keep you with the same utility.
Fees change Oct 1, 2026
City Council adopted a new fee schedule that starts Oct 1, 2026. The amounts here come from the FY2025-26 ordinance.
Boerne alert: New Fee Schedule Coming Oct. 1 (Sept 10, 2026) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Boerne homes.
Energy
- Electric: City of Boerne (Boerne Utilities) (Most of the city)
- Electric: Bandera Electric Cooperative (Parts of the city)
- Electric: Pedernales Electric Cooperative (Some parts of the city)
- Gas: City of Boerne (City-owned natural gas system, inside and outside city limits)
Water
City of Boerne (Boerne City Lake, Canyon Lake via GBRA, and groundwater wells): Total hardness averaged 321.6 ppm as CaCO3 (about 19 gpg; range 203–382 ppm) in the 2025 report
Boerne Water Quality ↗ · Boerne 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Boerne homes.
For City of Boerne (Boerne Utilities), Bandera Electric Cooperative, Pedernales Electric Cooperative and City of Boerne customers in Boerne. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Boerne.
Permits and who issues them
Boerne's Permitting and Code Compliance department reviews plumbing and gas work, issues permits and inspects all construction in city limits through the My Government Online (MGO) portal. The plumbing fee table has no separate charge for water heaters.
Yes. Contractors must register to work in city limits. Contractors who don't have to register with the state pay $100 to register for homestead jobs and $150 for others.
City of Boerne Permitting and Code Compliance ↗ · Boerne Permitting and Code Compliance ↗ · Boerne Fee Ordinance effective Oct 1, 2025 ↗ · Boerne Fee Ordinance page ↗ · Boerne alert: New Fee Schedule Coming Oct. 1 (Sept 10, 2026) ↗
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 Boerne.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 6 mi | Required | $60 | CPS Energy, Pedernales Electric Cooperative |
| Scenic Oaks | 7 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CPS Energy |
| Timberwood Park | 16 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CPS Energy |
| Leon Valley | 21 mi | Check with city | $100 | CPS Energy |
| San Antonio | 25 mi | Required | $57.50 | CPS Energy (City of San Antonio-owned) |
| Live Oak | 28 mi | Required | $60 | CPS Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Boerne water heater questions.
How hard is Boerne's water?
The 2025 report lists average hardness of 321.6 ppm (about 19 grains per gallon).
What does a plumbing permit cost?
Under the ordinance that started Oct 1, 2025, a $31 application fee plus $3.75 per fixture or outlet. A new schedule starts Oct 1, 2026.
Boerne Fee Ordinance effective Oct 1, 2025 ↗ · Boerne alert: New Fee Schedule Coming Oct. 1 (Sept 10, 2026) ↗
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