Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN COLLEYVILLE
Colleyville Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Colleyville.
A plumbing permit to replace a water heater in Colleyville is $100 under the April 2025 fee schedule. It's one of the few DFW cities where a water heater swap can pass inspection by photo. Plumbers, and homeowners doing their own work on their homestead, register online through the city's portal. Atmos Energy supplies gas, and Oncor or Tri-County Electric Cooperative delivers power, depending on your address.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Colleyville Building Inspections
- Permit fee
- $100 for a plumbing permit on its own (Residential Permit Fees schedule dated April 1, 2025)
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors, and homeowners doing their own work on their homestead, register online through the CSS portal. The photo inspection checklist asks for a copy of the license of the journeyman or master plumber who installed the heater.
- Electric utility
- Oncor and Tri-County Electric Cooperative
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Colleyville
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1994 (median) · 97% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Colleyville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Colleyville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$100 for a plumbing permit on its own (Residential Permit Fees schedule dated April 1, 2025). City of Colleyville Building Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Colleyville post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fort Worth, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Colleyville average is shown.
What can change the price in Colleyville?
New gas piping added as part of an upgrade needs an in-person visit from the plumbing inspector instead of a photo inspection. Replacing mechanical equipment is a separate $100 permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Colleyville?
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 Colleyville 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Dallas
Lists Colleyville among the areas it serves. Based in Plano.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said an unapproved $287.88 maintenance renewal was charged after a water heater purchase; the company said it refunded the charge.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fort Worth
Lists Colleyville 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.
Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical
Lists Colleyville 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.
Dallas Plumbing & Air Conditioning
Lists Colleyville among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a same-day water heater replacement completed within hours and clear explanations during annual water heater flushes.
Worth knowing BBB complainants said a $13,000 replacement was sold over the phone for an elderly parent and that a $1,600 deposit on a cancelled replacement took over two months to refund; the company defended its upfront pricing and confirmed the refund was processed April 12, 2025.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Frymire Home Services
Lists Colleyville among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a technician who fixed a tankless water heater and adjusted its temperature on request.
Worth knowing A reviewer said follow-up work on newly installed water heaters, including a gas-smell call, cost around $1,000 and did not find the inside leak; they reported a 50% refund.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing
Lists Colleyville 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 Fort Worth
Lists Colleyville among the areas it serves. Based in Fort Worth.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A reviewer said a heater installed about 14 months earlier stopped working because of faulty wiring and that the company quoted over $350 to fix it after the one-year install warranty had expired; no company response was shown.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Colleyville 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 Colleyville 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 COLLEYVILLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN COLLEYVILLE
What Colleyville homes are like.
1994Median year built
16%Built before 1980
97%Owner-occupied
76%Heat with utility gas
98%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1994. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
76% 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 Colleyville.
Photo inspections for water heater swaps
Colleyville's photo checklist for a water heater replacement asks for pictures of the sediment trap, a new gas flex line (old ones can't be reused), the type B vent's clearance and cap, the slope of the pan and relief valve (T&P) drains, the 18-inch height of anything that could ignite, and a copy of the installing plumber's license.
Card fees in the portal
The city takes permit payments only through the CSS portal, not by card at the office. Credit cards cost 3.75% ($2.50 minimum) and e-checks $1.95.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Colleyville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (Delivers the power where you choose your own electricity company)
- Electric: Tri-County Electric Cooperative (The city lists it for reporting outages; serves part of Colleyville)
- Gas: Atmos Energy
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Colleyville homes.
For Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative and Atmos Energy customers in Colleyville. 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 Colleyville.
Permits and who issues them
Replacing a water heater takes a plumbing permit on its own, applied for online through the city's CSS (EnerGov) portal. Since October 1, 2023, water heater replacements can use Colleyville's Virtual Inspection program: you upload photos from a set checklist through the portal instead of having an inspector visit.
Yes. Contractors (and homeowners doing their own work on their homestead) must register online through the CSS portal. The city doesn't accept registration by email or mail.
City of Colleyville Building Inspections ↗ · City of Colleyville: Building Inspections ↗ · City of Colleyville: Residential Permit Fees, April 1, 2025 (PDF) ↗ · City of Colleyville: Virtual Inspection eligible permit types and procedures (PDF) ↗ · City of Colleyville: Contractor Registration ↗
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 Colleyville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 3 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Hurst | 4 mi | Required | $60 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Southlake | 4 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
| North Richland Hills | 5 mi | Required | $17 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Euless | 5 mi | Required | — | Oncor |
| Keller | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Colleyville water heater questions.
Can my water heater inspection in Colleyville be done by photo?
Yes. Water heater replacements qualify for the city's Virtual Inspection program. Upload the checklist photos and a signed Photo Inspection Certification through the CSS portal. New gas piping still needs an inspector on site.
How much is a water heater permit in Colleyville?
$100 for a plumbing permit on its own, under the Residential Permit Fees schedule dated April 1, 2025. Paying online by card adds 3.75% ($2.50 minimum).
City of Colleyville: Residential Permit Fees (PDF) ↗ · City of Colleyville: Building Inspections ↗
Who provides electricity in Colleyville?
In most areas Oncor delivers the power and you choose your electricity company. The city also lists Tri-County Electric Cooperative for outages in parts of Colleyville.
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