Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN DESOTO
DeSoto Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in DeSoto.
You need a permit to replace or add a water heater in DeSoto, and it's a flat $62.50. Contractors must first register in the city's Customer Self-Service portal, which has handled all registrations since September 2025. Oncor delivers power, and DeSoto buys its drinking water from the City of Dallas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of DeSoto Building Inspection Division
- Permit fee
- $62.50 single-trade permit (covers water heaters, gas tests, electrical, HVAC and other similar work). From an undated city fee page, current as of Sept. 2026.
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors and subcontractors must have an active city registration before applying. The pages we read don't say whether homeowners can pull their own permit.
- Electric utility
- Oncor (delivery)
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of DeSoto Public Utilities (water purchased from the City of Dallas)
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1993 (median) · 70% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 DeSoto averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in DeSoto
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$62.50 single-trade permit (covers water heaters, gas tests, electrical, HVAC and other similar work). From an undated city fee page, current as of Sept. 2026.. City of DeSoto Building Inspection Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for DeSoto post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing, ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no DeSoto average is shown.
What can change the price in DeSoto?
Gas tests and other plumbing, electrical and mechanical work each need their own single-trade permit. The city notes your HOA's deed restrictions may add rules.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in DeSoto?
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 DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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.
Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing
Lists DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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 DESOTO
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN DESOTO
What DeSoto homes are like.
1993Median year built
21%Built before 1980
70%Owner-occupied
41%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1993. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
55% 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 DeSoto.
One flat trade fee
DeSoto charges the same flat $62.50 for a water heater permit as for a gas test, electrical or HVAC permit.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies DeSoto homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (delivery) (Oncor lists DeSoto as a community it serves; you choose your electricity company)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (Atmos Mid-Tex Division serves Dallas–Fort Worth; we found no source naming DeSoto specifically)
Oncor – Area Managers (search-by-city list of communities served) ↗ · Atmos Energy – Texas service territory (Mid-Tex Division serves the Dallas–Fort Worth area) ↗
Water
City of DeSoto Public Utilities (water purchased from the City of Dallas)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for DeSoto homes.
For Oncor (delivery) and Atmos Energy customers in DeSoto. 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 DeSoto.
Permits and who issues them
DeSoto lists water heaters (replacing or adding) as work that needs a permit, and its FAQ says water heater replacement is one of the most common homeowner permits. Permits and inspections go through the city's Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal.
Yes. Since Sept. 5, 2025, all contractors register through the CSS portal. Registration for a Plumbing Master Contractor is $0.
City of DeSoto Building Inspection Division ↗ · DeSoto – When is a Permit Required? ↗ · DeSoto – Building Permit FAQ ↗ · DeSoto – Permit Fees ↗ · DeSoto – 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 DeSoto.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Heights | 3 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric, Hilco Electric Cooperative |
| Duncanville | 4 mi | Required | $125 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Lancaster | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Cedar Hill | 6 mi | Required | $75 | HILCO Electric Cooperative |
| Red Oak | 8 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Grand Prairie | 11 mi | Required | $60 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
COMMON QUESTIONS
DeSoto water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in DeSoto?
$62.50, the city's single-trade fee for water heaters and similar work.
Is a permit required to replace a water heater in DeSoto?
Yes. The city lists water heaters (replacing or adding) as work that needs a permit.
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