Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FAIR OAKS RANCH
Fair Oaks Ranch Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Fair Oaks Ranch.
Fair Oaks Ranch has its own permit application for replacing a water heater. It costs $65: a $60 miscellaneous permit plus a $5 fee for the heater. CPS Energy or Pedernales Electric supplies power, depending on which county you're in. The water is very hard, about 319 ppm.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Fair Oaks Ranch Building Codes Department
- Permit fee
- $60 miscellaneous permit plus a $5 fixture fee for the water heater ($65), plus $2.50 if you add an expansion tank (fee schedule starting June 20, 2025).
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors registered with the city (check registration with the Building Department). We didn't find rules for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- CPS Energy and Pedernales Electric Cooperative
- Water
- City of Fair Oaks Ranch (GBRA Western Canyon supply plus 30 groundwater wells) · Total hardness averaged 319.3 ppm as CaCO3 (about 19 gpg; range 310–325), 2023 sampling reported in the 2025 report
- Typical home
- Built 2002 (median) · 97% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Fair Oaks Ranch averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Fair Oaks Ranch
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$60 miscellaneous permit plus a $5 fixture fee for the water heater ($65), plus $2.50 if you add an expansion tank (fee schedule starting June 20, 2025).. City of Fair Oaks Ranch Building Codes Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Fair Oaks Ranch post water heater prices or specials on their websites: George Plumbing, Jon Wayne Service Company, Mr. Plumber (San Antonio). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Fair Oaks Ranch average is shown.
What can change the price in Fair Oaks Ranch?
Pressure reducing valves ($2.50), water lines ($5) and water softeners ($5) add fixture fees. Starting work without a permit doubles the fee. We didn't find other triggers.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Fair Oaks Ranch?
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 →
George Plumbing
Lists Fair Oaks Ranch among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Special: '$300 Off Any Tankless Water Heater Installation OR 12-Month Same-As-Cash Financing' (specials page shows expiration dates of 09/30/2026 on offers; not combinable).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised clear repair-or-replace options, punctual crews and careful work, including a replacement that fixed a previously botched install.
Worth knowing A 2023 Yelp reviewer blamed pipe quality for corrosion and a leak on a 2019 install; the owner replied that it had advised them to use another company.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Jon Wayne Service Company
Lists Fair Oaks Ranch among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Tank water heater installation 'you can expect it to start at $2,372' (estimate; varies). Coupon page: 'Get a Free Water Heater Included When You Purchase Qualifying Systems'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised professional installation and maintenance, and one said the technician advised that a 20-year-old heater could keep running.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said Jon Wayne would not work with a manufacturer's warranty on a heater it had installed (2026), quoted $2,400 to install a customer-supplied heater (2020), and pushed a roughly $8,000 tankless system during a pump repair (2019).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Plumber (San Antonio)
Lists Fair Oaks Ranch among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: 'For Limited Time: Take $250* Off a New Tankless Water Heater OR Get $150 Off* a New Tank Water Heater' (*restrictions apply).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a technician who installed a new water heater and water softener.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Tiger Home Services
Lists Fair Oaks Ranch among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A maintenance-plan customer praised reliable scheduling, arrival calls and thorough technicians on visits that included their water heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Order: companies based in Fair Oaks Ranch 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 FAIR OAKS RANCH
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN FAIR OAKS RANCH
What Fair Oaks Ranch homes are like.
2002Median year built
3%Built before 1980
97%Owner-occupied
16%Heat with utility gas
97%Single-family homes
About 33% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
78% 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 Fair Oaks Ranch.
Check with your HOA first
The city tells owners to check with the HOA or architectural review committee and get deed-restriction approval before starting work.
Very hard water
The city's 2025 water report lists hardness of 319.3 ppm (about 19 grains per gallon), from 2023 samples.
2024 codes
Fair Oaks Ranch uses the 2024 International Residential, Plumbing and Fuel Gas codes.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Fair Oaks Ranch homes.
Energy
- Electric: CPS Energy (Parts in Bexar and Comal counties)
- Electric: Pedernales Electric Cooperative (Part in Kendall County)
Water
City of Fair Oaks Ranch (GBRA Western Canyon supply plus 30 groundwater wells): Total hardness averaged 319.3 ppm as CaCO3 (about 19 gpg; range 310–325), 2023 sampling reported in the 2025 report
Fair Oaks Ranch Annual Drinking Water Reports ↗ · Fair Oaks Ranch 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Fair Oaks Ranch homes.
For CPS Energy and Pedernales Electric Cooperative customers in Fair Oaks Ranch. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Fair Oaks Ranch.
Permits and who issues them
Fair Oaks Ranch has its own Water Heater Replacement / Water Softener permit application. Email the filled-out application and papers to the Building Department. They'll contact you when the permit is ready and the fee is due, usually in 5–7 business days for homes.
Yes. General contractors, electricians, plumbers and mechanical contractors must register every year. Plumbers and electricians don't pay the $75 fee; a current Texas license qualifies them.
City of Fair Oaks Ranch Building Codes Department ↗ · Fair Oaks Ranch Permits Process ↗ · Fair Oaks Ranch Building Permit Applications ↗ · Fair Oaks Ranch Building Permit Fees (effective June 20, 2025) ↗ · Fair Oaks Ranch Contractor Registration ↗ · Fair Oaks Ranch Residential Work Not Requiring a Permit ↗
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 Fair Oaks Ranch.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Oaks | 3 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CPS Energy |
| Boerne | 6 mi | Check with city | $31 | City of Boerne (Boerne Utilities), Bandera Electric Cooperative, Pedernales Electric Cooperative |
| Timberwood Park | 10 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CPS Energy |
| Leon Valley | 17 mi | Check with city | $100 | CPS Energy |
| San Antonio | 21 mi | Required | $57.50 | CPS Energy (City of San Antonio-owned) |
| Live Oak | 22 mi | Required | $60 | CPS Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Fair Oaks Ranch water heater questions.
Is there a specific permit for replacing a water heater in Fair Oaks Ranch?
Yes. The city has a Water Heater Replacement / Water Softener permit application.
Fair Oaks Ranch Building Permit Applications ↗ · Fair Oaks Ranch Permits Process ↗
How much is it?
$65: a $60 miscellaneous permit plus a $5 fee for the water heater.
Fair Oaks Ranch Building Permit Fees (effective June 20, 2025) ↗
How hard is the water?
About 319 ppm (19 grains per gallon), according to the 2025 water report.
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