Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BRUSHY CREEK
Brushy Creek Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Brushy Creek.
Brushy Creek has no city permit office. Instead, Brushy Creek MUD issues permits to repair or install a water heater, and only plumbers registered with the district can apply. The MUD also supplies the area's water, and Oncor delivers power to many homes.
Brushy Creek is an unincorporated community in Williamson County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (BCMUD)
- Who gets the permit
- BCMUD says a registered plumber with current information on file with the district must submit the application.
- Electric utility
- Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer) and Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC)
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1995 (median) · 73% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 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 Brushy Creek averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Brushy Creek
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Brushy Creek post water heater prices or specials on their websites: 1-800-Plumber +Air of Round Rock. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Brushy Creek average is shown.
What can change the price in Brushy Creek?
Changes to water, sewer or gas lines need a separate BCMUD application.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Brushy Creek?
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 →
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Austin)
Lists Brushy Creek among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day repair, honest advice on what a replacement did and did not need, and a quick fix to a burst water heater pipe.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one customer said a $2,500 replacement bid was repaired elsewhere for $150; another said a tankless installation flooded the house, and that the Austin manager accepted responsibility and arranged drying and repairs.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
1-800-Plumber +Air of Round Rock
Lists Brushy Creek among the areas it serves. Based in Round Rock.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Promotion: '$100 Off Any New Water Heater' ('Upgrade to a New Energy Efficient Model!').
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Brushy Creek 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 BRUSHY CREEK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BRUSHY CREEK
What Brushy Creek homes are like.
1995Median year built
8%Built before 1980
73%Owner-occupied
62%Heat with utility gas
83%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1995. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
62% 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 Brushy Creek.
The MUD handles plumbing permits, not the county
Williamson County's Fire Marshal handles commercial and apartment construction outside city limits. For Brushy Creek homes, the water heater permit comes from BCMUD, which is moving its website from bcmud.org to bcmudtx.gov.
BCMUD permits page ↗ · Williamson County Construction Permits ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Brushy Creek homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer) (Power to Choose shows only Oncor for ZIPs 78681, 78717 and 78664; BCMUD's welcome packet lists Oncor and Power to Choose)
- Electric: Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) (Also in BCMUD's welcome packet for new residents; serves some addresses, so check yours)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (Listed in BCMUD's welcome packet for new residents)
Brushy Creek MUD New Resident Packet (10/11/23): Pedernales Electric, Oncor, Atmos Energy ↗ · Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 78681 (company_tdu_name) ↗ · Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 78717 (company_tdu_name) ↗ · Williamson County utilities contact list ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Brushy Creek homes.
For Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer), Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) and Atmos Energy customers in Brushy Creek. 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 Brushy Creek.
Permits and who issues them
Brushy Creek is unincorporated, so there is no city building permit. Brushy Creek MUD has a 'Water Heater Repair or Installation' permit application instead. Contact BCMUD at 512-255-7871 ext. 410 or pwadmin@bcmud.org.
Yes. Plumbers register with BCMUD by sending in its registration form with their license and insurance papers.
Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (BCMUD) ↗ · BCMUD Water Heater, Water Softener, Repair Permits ↗ · Williamson County Construction Permits (Fire Marshal) ↗
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 Brushy Creek.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Retail electric choice |
| Cedar Park | 5 mi | Required | — | Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) |
| Wells Branch | 6 mi | Check with city (county) | — | Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer) |
| Leander | 8 mi | Required | $40 | Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) |
| Pflugerville | 9 mi | Required | $60 | Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer), Austin Energy |
| Georgetown | 11 mi | Required | $50 | Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Brushy Creek water heater questions.
Who issues the permit to replace a water heater in Brushy Creek?
Brushy Creek MUD, through its Water Heater Repair or Installation permit application.
Can a homeowner submit the BCMUD permit?
No. BCMUD says the application must come from a plumber registered with the district.
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