Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CLEBURNE
Cleburne, TX Water Heater
Replacement
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CLEBURNE AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Cleburne.
In Cleburne, the plumbing permit for a water heater is $11 plus a $20 administrative fee, because the city charges by fixture. Only a licensed master plumber registered with the city can pull it. If you're a United Cooperative Services member, you can get $150 back on a heat pump water heater.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Cleburne Building Inspections (Community Development)
- Permit fee
- $11.00 per water heater (plumbing fixture table) plus a $20 administrative fee per permit (Ordinance OR09-2023-62, Sept 2023)
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed master plumber registered with the City of Cleburne must get the plumbing permit.
- Electric utility
- Competitive retail (Power to Choose) and United Cooperative Services
- Water
- City of Cleburne (Lake Aquilla surface water)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Electric Water Heater Rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1983 (median) · 60% 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 Cleburne averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Cleburne
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$11.00 per water heater (plumbing fixture table) plus a $20 administrative fee per permit (Ordinance OR09-2023-62, Sept 2023). City of Cleburne Building Inspections (Community Development) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Cleburne post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fort Worth. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Cleburne average is shown.
What can change the price in Cleburne?
Gas piping is $5.50 per fixture. A home re-inspection is $70 plus a $20 administrative fee (starting July 5, 2022).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Cleburne?
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 Cleburne 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Cleburne 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 Cleburne 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 ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN CLEBURNE
What Cleburne homes are like.
1983Median year built
46%Built before 1980
60%Owner-occupied
28%Heat with utility gas
73%Single-family homes
About 46% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
71% 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 Cleburne.
Priced by fixture
Cleburne charges plumbing permits by fixture. A water heater is $11.00, and each permit adds a $20 administrative fee.
Old water report link
The city's water quality page still links to a 2022 report.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Cleburne homes.
Energy
- Electric: Competitive retail (Power to Choose) (The city sends you to Power to Choose but doesn't name the company that delivers the power)
- Electric: United Cooperative Services (Co-op with an office in Cleburne that serves parts of Johnson County; we didn't confirm which addresses)
Cleburne Resident Guide ↗ · United Cooperative Services: About ↗
Water
City of Cleburne (Lake Aquilla surface water)
Cleburne Water Quality Report page ↗ · Cleburne Consumer Confidence Report (2022, linked from the city page) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Cleburne homes.
For Competitive retail (Power to Choose) and United Cooperative Services customers in Cleburne. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat Pump Electric Water Heater Rebate ↗Active$150 per unit for a heat pump electric water heater of at least 40 gallons with an energy factor of 2.0 or higher.
- 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 Cleburne.
Permits and who issues them
Cleburne requires plumbing permits for all plumbing work. Contractors register, apply, pay and book inspections in the city's CityWorks online permit system.
Yes. Plumbers register every year for $100.
City of Cleburne Building Inspections (Community Development) ↗ · Cleburne Building Permits and Services ↗ · Cleburne Building Permits ↗ · Cleburne Permit and Fixture Fees (Ordinance OR09-2023-62) ↗ · Cleburne Quick Guide: Residential Building Guidelines, 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 Cleburne.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson | 12 mi | Required | — | Oncor, United Cooperative Services |
| Crowley | 16 mi | Required | — | Oncor (delivery) |
| Rendon | 19 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Mansfield | 23 mi | Required | $75 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Benbrook | 23 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor |
| Forest Hill | 23 mi | Required | $65 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cleburne water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Cleburne?
$11 per water heater from the fixture table, plus a $20 administrative fee per permit, under the September 2023 fee ordinance.
Who can pull the permit?
A licensed master plumber registered with the City of Cleburne.
Is there a rebate for a heat pump water heater?
Yes, for United Cooperative Services members. United pays $150 for a heat pump electric water heater that qualifies (40 gallons or more, EF 2.0 or higher).
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