Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN DUNCANVILLE
Duncanville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Duncanville.
A permit to install a water heater in a Duncanville home costs $125 under the FY 2025-26 fee schedule, and the fee doubles if work starts without one. Contractors register, apply and book inspections in the city's Citizen Access Portal. Oncor delivers power, Atmos Energy supplies gas, and the city's own utility supplies water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Duncanville Permit & Inspection Services
- Permit fee
- $125 home water heater installation permit (FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule). Work done without a required permit is charged double.
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors register through the Citizen Access Portal before applying. The Duncanville pages we read don't say whether homeowners can pull permits.
- Electric utility
- Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Duncanville Utilities
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1978 (median) · 66% 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 Duncanville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Duncanville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$125 home water heater installation permit (FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule). Work done without a required permit is charged double.. City of Duncanville Permit & Inspection Services fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Duncanville 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 Duncanville average is shown.
What can change the price in Duncanville?
Underground sewer, gas or water work, gas tests, small gas repairs and installing a water treatment system each need a $125 home plumbing permit. Upgrading electrical service or changing the meter needs a $125 electrical permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Duncanville?
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 Duncanville 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 Duncanville 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 Duncanville 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 Duncanville 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 Duncanville 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 Duncanville 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 Duncanville 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 DUNCANVILLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN DUNCANVILLE
What Duncanville homes are like.
1978Median year built
58%Built before 1980
66%Owner-occupied
38%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
About 58% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
61% 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 Duncanville.
Double fee without a permit
Duncanville charges twice the normal permit fee when plumbing work is done without a required permit.
Softeners need their own permit
Adding a water treatment system like a softener needs a separate $125 home plumbing permit.
Current codes
The city uses the 2021 International Plumbing and Mechanical codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code, among others.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Duncanville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery (Oncor lists Duncanville; ZIPs 75116/75137/75138 show only Oncor plans)
- Gas: Atmos Energy
City of Duncanville: Atmos Energy Utility Assistance (Feb. 2026) ↗ · Oncor: Area Managers (search-by-city list of communities served) ↗ · Power to Choose (PUCT) plan data for ZIP 75116 ↗ · Power to Choose (PUCT) plan data for ZIP 75137 ↗ · Power to Choose (PUCT) plan data for ZIP 75138 ↗ · Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division Tariffs (Mar. 2023), Section II: Cities Served (eff. 10/01/2022) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Duncanville homes.
For Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery and Atmos Energy customers in Duncanville. 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 Duncanville.
Permits and who issues them
Duncanville's FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule lists a home 'Water heater installation' plumbing permit, and the city requires a permit before any plumbing or gas system is installed, changed or replaced. Register, apply and book inspections in the city's Citizen Access Portal (EnerGov). The office is at City Hall, 203 E. Wheatland Road, (972) 780-5000.
Yes. New contractors register through the Citizen Access Portal. The fee schedule lists $150 to register as a general contractor (fence, concrete, sign, irrigation, solar), but no fee for plumbers.
City of Duncanville Permit & Inspection Services ↗ · City of Duncanville: Building Inspections ↗ · City of Duncanville: FY26 Master Fee Schedule page ↗ · City of Duncanville: FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗ · City of Duncanville: Permits and Applications (Citizen Access Portal) ↗
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 Duncanville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto | 4 mi | Required | $62.50 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Cedar Hill | 5 mi | Required | $75 | HILCO Electric Cooperative |
| Grand Prairie | 7 mi | Required | $60 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Glenn Heights | 7 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric, Hilco Electric Cooperative |
| Lancaster | 9 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Red Oak | 12 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Duncanville water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Duncanville?
$125 to install a home water heater under the FY 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule. The fee doubles if work is done without a required permit.
How do I apply for a permit in Duncanville?
Register on the city's Citizen Access Portal, then apply, pay and book inspections online. The permit office is at City Hall, 203 E. Wheatland Road, (972) 780-5000.
City of Duncanville: Building Inspections ↗ · City of Duncanville: Permits and Applications ↗
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