Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ELGIN
Elgin Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Elgin.
You need a city permit to replace a water heater in Elgin, and a home trade permit costs $75. Oncor delivers power and you choose your electricity company. CenterPoint supplies gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Elgin Building Division
- Permit fee
- $75 home trade permit (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas), under the city fee ordinance in effect since 10/1/2024
- Electric utility
- Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Elgin; Aqua Water Supply and Travis County MUD 14 (Elm Creek) are also listed as area providers
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1990 (median) · 71% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Elgin averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Elgin
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 home trade permit (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas), under the city fee ordinance in effect since 10/1/2024. City of Elgin Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Elgin post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Elgin average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Elgin?
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 →
Fox Service Company
Lists Elgin among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a quick inspection and next-day water heater replacement.
Worth knowing A 2024 Yelp reviewer said he was charged $700 for 30 minutes of labor on a warranty part after an initial invoice showed only a $90 trip fee (no reply visible).
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin
Lists Elgin among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: '$150 Off Any Tank Water Heater Replacement' and '$300 Off New Tankless Water Heater' (unit must be provided by Mr. Rooter), both expiring 09/30/2026 —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day water heater and pressure-valve replacement, clear explanations, and a quick tankless repair.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one customer said an $800 Rinnai tankless repair did not solve the problem and a $5,000 fix was then suggested; another objected to a $69 dispatch fee for a replacement quote; a 2017 reviewer said a new gas valve was broken during a warranty repair.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Austin)
Lists Elgin among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day repair, honest advice on what a replacement did and did not need, and a quick fix to a burst water heater pipe.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one customer said a $2,500 replacement bid was repaired elsewhere for $150; another said a tankless installation flooded the house, and that the Austin manager accepted responsibility and arranged drying and repairs.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Order: companies based in Elgin 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 ELGIN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ELGIN
What Elgin homes are like.
1990Median year built
40%Built before 1980
71%Owner-occupied
35%Heat with utility gas
88%Single-family homes
About 25% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
62% 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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Elgin homes.
Energy
- Electric: Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery (The city's provider list sends you to Power to Choose to pick an electricity company and lists Oncor for outages.)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Water
City of Elgin; Aqua Water Supply and Travis County MUD 14 (Elm Creek) are also listed as area providers
Elgin Area Utility Providers ↗ · Elgin 2025 Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Elgin homes.
For Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery and CenterPoint Energy customers in Elgin. 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).
- 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 Elgin.
Permits and who issues them
Elgin lists water heater replacement as work that needs a permit inside city limits. Questions: 512-281-0119.
City of Elgin Building Division ↗ · Elgin Building Division ↗ · Elgin fee ordinance ORD2024-10-22-16 ↗
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 Elgin.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor | 10 mi | Required | — | Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer) |
| Pflugerville | 14 mi | Required | $60 | Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer), Austin Energy |
| Hornsby Bend | 14 mi | Check with city (county) | — | Austin Energy |
| Taylor | 15 mi | Required | $40 | Oncor |
| Hutto | 16 mi | Required | $50 | Oncor |
| Bastrop | 17 mi | Required | $125 | Bastrop Power & Light (city-owned) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Elgin water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Elgin?
Yes. The Building Division lists water heater replacement as needing a permit.
Who delivers electricity and gas?
You choose your electricity company (Oncor handles outages), and CenterPoint Energy is the listed gas company.
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