Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ENNIS
Ennis Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Ennis.
A water heater permit for an Ennis home costs $50, a third of the city's $150 general plumbing permit, under the fee ordinance that started October 1, 2025. Oncor delivers power, and the city's water comes from Bardwell Lake.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Ennis Planning & Development (Inspections)
- Permit fee
- $50 water heater permit (2025-2026 Fee Schedule, Ordinance No. 25-0916-G2, starting October 1, 2025)
- Electric utility
- Oncor
- Water
- City of Ennis (Bardwell Lake surface water)
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1990 (median) · 63% 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 Ennis averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Ennis
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 water heater permit (2025-2026 Fee Schedule, Ordinance No. 25-0916-G2, starting October 1, 2025). City of Ennis Planning & Development (Inspections) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Ennis post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing (Ennis / Waxahachie). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Ennis average is shown.
What can change the price in Ennis?
A general home plumbing permit is $150, and a gas pressure test is $50.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Ennis?
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 →
Mr. Rooter Plumbing (Ennis / Waxahachie)
Lists Ennis among the areas it serves. Based in Ennis.
- Tank
- Repair
Published price: Coupon on location homepage: '$200 Off Water Heater Installation' (limit one per customer; offer expires 01/31/27).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised same-day water heater service and courteous, knowledgeable technicians.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Ennis 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 Ennis 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 ENNIS
What Ennis homes are like.
1990Median year built
37%Built before 1980
63%Owner-occupied
28%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1990. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
68% 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 Ennis.
Water heaters cost less than other plumbing
Ennis charges $50 for a water heater instead of its $150 general home plumbing permit.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Ennis homes.
Water
City of Ennis (Bardwell Lake surface water)
Ennis Drinking Water Reports ↗ · Ennis 2025 Drinking Water Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Ennis homes.
For Oncor customers in Ennis. 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 Ennis.
Permits and who issues them
Ennis's fee ordinance lists a home water heater permit as an exception to the regular plumbing permit. Apply through the city's OpenGov portal or at the Inspections office, 108 W. Knox St. (972-875-6442).
City of Ennis Planning & Development (Inspections) ↗ · Ennis 2025-2026 Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 25-0916-G2) ↗ · Ennis 2025-2026 Fee Schedule page ↗ · Ennis How Do I (permits) ↗
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 Ennis.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie | 13 mi | Check with city | — | Oncor, HILCO Electric Cooperative, Navarro County Electric Cooperative |
| Red Oak | 15 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Glenn Heights | 20 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric, Hilco Electric Cooperative |
| Lancaster | 20 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Midlothian | 23 mi | Required | $50 | Competitive retail (Power to Choose), HILCO Electric Cooperative |
| DeSoto | 23 mi | Required | $62.50 | Oncor (delivery) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Ennis water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Ennis?
$50 under the 2025-2026 fee schedule (Ordinance No. 25-0916-G2). If you need a gas pressure test, that's another $50.
Where do I apply?
Through the OpenGov permit portal or at the Inspections office, 108 W. Knox St., 972-875-6442.
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