Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CIBOLO
Cibolo Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Cibolo.
A permit to replace a water heater in Cibolo is a flat $100 ($75 issue fee plus $25), and you need a final inspection even if you do the work yourself. GVEC supplies power, CenterPoint supplies gas, and water comes from the city or Green Valley SUD.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Cibolo Building Permits & Inspections
- Permit fee
- $75 plumbing permit issue fee plus $25 for a water heater replacement ($100), FY2026 fee schedule amended Jan 27, 2026.
- Who gets the permit
- If a contractor does the work, the contractor applies. Homeowners can do plumbing on their own homestead with a permit and inspections.
- Electric utility
- Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC)
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Cibolo and Green Valley SUD (both have service areas); Cibolo buys water from Canyon Regional Water Authority and, for some subdivisions, the City of Schertz
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2008 (median) · 82% 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 Cibolo averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Cibolo
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 plumbing permit issue fee plus $25 for a water heater replacement ($100), FY2026 fee schedule amended Jan 27, 2026.. City of Cibolo Building Permits & Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Cibolo post water heater prices or specials on their websites: George Plumbing, Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing (San Antonio), Jon Wayne Service Company, Mr. Plumber (San Antonio). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Cibolo average is shown.
What can change the price in Cibolo?
The plumbing fee table adds $25 for gas piping (up to 5 openings) and $25 per gas test. Starting work before you have a permit costs 2.5 times the permit fee. We didn't find other triggers.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Cibolo?
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 Cibolo 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.
George Plumbing
Lists Cibolo 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 Cibolo 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.
Jon Wayne Service Company
Lists Cibolo among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Tank water heater installation 'you can expect it to start at $2,372' (estimate; varies). Coupon page: 'Get a Free Water Heater Included When You Purchase Qualifying Systems'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised professional installation and maintenance, and one said the technician advised that a 20-year-old heater could keep running.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said Jon Wayne would not work with a manufacturer's warranty on a heater it had installed (2026), quoted $2,400 to install a customer-supplied heater (2020), and pushed a roughly $8,000 tankless system during a pump repair (2019).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Plumber (San Antonio)
Lists Cibolo 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 Cibolo 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 Cibolo 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 CIBOLO
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CIBOLO
What Cibolo homes are like.
2008Median year built
5%Built before 1980
82%Owner-occupied
7%Heat with utility gas
91%Single-family homes
About 44% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
91% 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 Cibolo.
Doing it yourself still needs a permit
Cibolo's FAQ says you need a permit whether you install the water heater yourself or hire a contractor, plus a final inspection.
Mixed water sources
Cibolo's water is a blend of Carrizo-Wilcox well water and Guadalupe River water from Canyon Regional Water Authority. Some subdivisions get Schertz water.
Extra fees if you skip the permit
Starting work before the permit is issued costs 2.5 times the permit fee. Not booking an inspection within 180 days costs $50.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Cibolo homes.
Energy
- Electric: Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) (Main power company for the city)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (Main natural gas company)
Water
City of Cibolo and Green Valley SUD (both have service areas); Cibolo buys water from Canyon Regional Water Authority and, for some subdivisions, the City of Schertz
Cibolo FAQs ↗ · Cibolo Consumer Confidence Reports ↗ · Cibolo 2024 Consumer Confidence Report ↗ · Cibolo Utility Services ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Cibolo homes.
For Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) and CenterPoint Energy customers in Cibolo. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive ↗ActiveIncentive for replacing an existing electric storage water heater with an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater.
- 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 Cibolo.
Permits and who issues them
Cibolo requires a permit whether you or a contractor installs the water heater, and you need a final inspection. Apply and book inspections through the city's MGO Connect portal.
All contractors must register with the city. It's $0 for licensed plumbing contractors; general and home builders pay $100 a year.
City of Cibolo Building Permits & Inspections ↗ · Cibolo FAQs ↗ · Cibolo FY2026 Fee Schedule, Ordinance 1517 (Jan 27, 2026) ↗ · Cibolo Building Permits & Inspections ↗
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 Cibolo.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schertz | 2 mi | Required | $60 | Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), CPS Energy, New Braunfels Utilities |
| Universal City | 6 mi | Required | $110 | CPS Energy, GVEC |
| Selma | 6 mi | Required | $75 | CPS Energy, GVEC, Reliant Energy (Entex) |
| Converse | 7 mi | Check with city | $100 | CPS Energy |
| Live Oak | 7 mi | Required | $60 | CPS Energy |
| New Braunfels | 11 mi | Required | $15 | New Braunfels Utilities (NBU), Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), Pedernales Electric Cooperative |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cibolo water heater questions.
Is a permit required to replace a water heater in Cibolo?
Yes, whether you or a contractor installs it, and you need a final inspection.
How much is it?
$100: a $75 plumbing permit issue fee plus $25 for replacing a water heater.
Who provides power and gas?
GVEC is the main power company and CenterPoint Energy the main gas company.
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