Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CEDAR HILL
Cedar Hill Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Cedar Hill.
A home plumbing permit to replace a water heater in Cedar Hill is a flat $75, set by a 2023 ordinance. You apply, pay and book inspections in the EnerGov portal. Plumbers register with the city every year for free. All city water is bought from Dallas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Cedar Hill Building Inspections
- Permit fee
- $75 home plumbing repair or alteration permit (Ordinance No. 2023-794). Re-inspections are $50.
- Who gets the permit
- Plumbers licensed by the state must register with the city every year (free for trade contractors). The Cedar Hill pages we read don't say whether homeowners can pull permits.
- Electric utility
- HILCO Electric Cooperative
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Cedar Hill (all water purchased from Dallas Water Utilities)
- Typical home
- Built 1995 (median) · 71% 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 Cedar Hill averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Cedar Hill
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 home plumbing repair or alteration permit (Ordinance No. 2023-794). Re-inspections are $50.. City of Cedar Hill Building Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Cedar Hill post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, KMP Plumbing, Heating & Air (Kennedale Mansfield Plumbing), Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing, ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Cedar Hill average is shown.
What can change the price in Cedar Hill?
Electrical and mechanical repairs or changes need their own $75 home permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Cedar Hill?
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 Cedar Hill 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.
Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical
Lists Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill 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 CEDAR HILL
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CEDAR HILL
What Cedar Hill homes are like.
1995Median year built
13%Built before 1980
71%Owner-occupied
19%Heat with utility gas
85%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1995. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Cedar Hill.
Flat trade permit fee
Under Ordinance 2023-794, home plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs or changes are each a flat $75, not based on the job's value.
Free yearly registration for plumbers
Trade contractor registration follows the calendar year. Plumbers renew each January with proof of a state license.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Cedar Hill homes.
Energy
- Electric: HILCO Electric Cooperative (The city buys power for some of its buildings from HILCO and for others from Gexa, so parts of the city are co-op and parts let you choose your provider; we didn't confirm the lines for homes)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (Supplies gas to city buildings; we didn't confirm service to homes)
City of Cedar Hill: Energy Usage ↗ · City of Cedar Hill: Utility Services ↗
Water
City of Cedar Hill (all water purchased from Dallas Water Utilities)
City of Cedar Hill: Water Quality ↗ · City of Cedar Hill: 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Cedar Hill homes.
For HILCO Electric Cooperative and Atmos Energy customers in Cedar Hill. 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 Cedar Hill.
Permits and who issues them
Cedar Hill requires a permit to change or repair any building system, including plumbing. Apply, pay and book inspections online through EnerGov Customer Self Service. Request by 4:00 pm for an inspection the next day.
Yes. Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and irrigation contractors register each year (January 1 to December 31) with proof of a state license and a Trade Contractor Registration form, at no cost. General contractors pay $100.
City of Cedar Hill Building Inspections ↗ · City of Cedar Hill: Permit Process ↗ · City of Cedar Hill: Building Permit Fee Schedule, Ordinance 2023-794 (PDF) ↗ · City of Cedar Hill: Contractor Registration ↗ · City of Cedar Hill: Inspections Required ↗
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 Cedar Hill.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville | 5 mi | Required | $125 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| DeSoto | 6 mi | Required | $62.50 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Glenn Heights | 6 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric, Hilco Electric Cooperative |
| Grand Prairie | 8 mi | Required | $60 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Midlothian | 8 mi | Required | $50 | Competitive retail (Power to Choose), HILCO Electric Cooperative |
| Mansfield | 9 mi | Required | $75 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cedar Hill water heater questions.
How much is a plumbing permit for a water heater in Cedar Hill?
$75 for a home plumbing repair or alteration permit under Ordinance 2023-794. Re-inspections are $50.
Does my plumber need to register with Cedar Hill?
Yes. Licensed plumbers register every year (January 1 to December 31) with proof of license and a Trade Contractor Registration form. It's free for trade contractors.
Where does Cedar Hill's water come from?
Cedar Hill buys all its water from Dallas Water Utilities and delivers it to residents.
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