Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FLOWER MOUND
Flower Mound Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Flower Mound.
Flower Mound requires a permit for water heaters. It costs $60 under the Town's 2023 schedule, a price the Town keeps below its cost for existing homes. Plumbers register with the Town for free, and you can register yourself to do the work on your homestead. Depending on your address, Oncor or CoServ delivers power, and Atmos Energy or CoServ supplies gas. Water comes from Upper Trinity Regional Water District and Dallas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Flower Mound Building Inspections
- Permit fee
- $60 water heater permit (Building Inspections fee schedule starting February 6, 2023). Re-inspections are $90.
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor registered with the Town and licensed by the State of Texas pulls the permit. If you're doing your own work on your homestead, you can register as a homeowner for free (proof of homestead required). If a contractor does the work, the contractor registers and pulls the permit.
- Electric utility
- Oncor and CoServ
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy and CoServ
- Water
- Town of Flower Mound (treated water purchased from Upper Trinity Regional Water District and Dallas Water Utilities)
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1997 (median) · 83% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Flower Mound averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Flower Mound
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$60 water heater permit (Building Inspections fee schedule starting February 6, 2023). Re-inspections are $90.. Town of Flower Mound Building Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Flower Mound 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 Flower Mound average is shown.
What can change the price in Flower Mound?
Mechanical work (heating and air units, new ducts, exhaust fans) and electrical work (panel upgrades, new outlets or fixtures) each need their own permit and a registered contractor.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Flower Mound?
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 Flower Mound 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Dallas
Lists Flower Mound among the areas it serves. Based in Plano.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said an unapproved $287.88 maintenance renewal was charged after a water heater purchase; the company said it refunded the charge.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical
Lists Flower Mound 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.
Dallas Plumbing & Air Conditioning
Lists Flower Mound among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a same-day water heater replacement completed within hours and clear explanations during annual water heater flushes.
Worth knowing BBB complainants said a $13,000 replacement was sold over the phone for an elderly parent and that a $1,600 deposit on a cancelled replacement took over two months to refund; the company defended its upfront pricing and confirmed the refund was processed April 12, 2025.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Frymire Home Services
Lists Flower Mound among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a technician who fixed a tankless water heater and adjusted its temperature on request.
Worth knowing A reviewer said follow-up work on newly installed water heaters, including a gas-smell call, cost around $1,000 and did not find the inside leak; they reported a 50% refund.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing
Lists Flower Mound 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 Flower Mound 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 Flower Mound 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 Flower Mound 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 Flower Mound 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 FLOWER MOUND
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN FLOWER MOUND
What Flower Mound homes are like.
1997Median year built
5%Built before 1980
83%Owner-occupied
68%Heat with utility gas
87%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1997. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
68% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
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 Flower Mound.
Water heater permits priced below cost
When the Town started charging new construction the full cost of permits, it said it would keep helping pay for permits on existing homes, and it named water heater permits as an example.
Doing it yourself takes proof of homestead
To do your own plumbing, file the free Homeowner Registration Form with proof of homestead and a photo ID. Registration is good for one year.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Flower Mound homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (Owns the power lines; you choose your electricity company)
- Electric: CoServ (Electric co-op that serves parts of town)
- Gas: Atmos Energy
- Gas: CoServ (CoServ Gas serves parts of town)
Town of Flower Mound: Activate Utilities (other utility services) ↗
Water
Town of Flower Mound (treated water purchased from Upper Trinity Regional Water District and Dallas Water Utilities)
Town of Flower Mound: Drinking Water Quality ↗ · Town of Flower Mound: 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Flower Mound homes.
For Oncor, CoServ and Atmos Energy customers in Flower Mound. 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 Flower Mound.
Permits and who issues them
The Town's Residential Permit Guidelines say plumbing work, including water heaters, needs a permit. Questions: Building Inspections at 972-874-6355 or buildinginspections@flowermound.gov.
Yes. General, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and irrigation contractors must register with the Town before getting a permit. Registration lasts one year, and plumbing contractors pay no fee.
Town of Flower Mound Building Inspections ↗ · Town of Flower Mound: Residential Permit Guidelines ↗ · Town of Flower Mound: Fees ↗ · Town of Flower Mound: Building Inspections fee schedule, effective 2/6/2023 (PDF) ↗ · Town of Flower Mound: Registered Contractors ↗ · Town of Flower Mound: Homeowner Registration Form (PDF) ↗
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 Flower Mound.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantana | 4 mi | Required (county) | — | CoServ |
| Trophy Club | 5 mi | Required | $85 | Oncor |
| Highland Village | 5 mi | Required | $25 | CoServ |
| Southlake | 6 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
| Roanoke | 7 mi | Required | — | Oncor (delivery) |
| Grapevine | 7 mi | Required | $37 | Oncor (delivery) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Flower Mound water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Flower Mound?
$60, under the Building Inspections fee schedule that started February 6, 2023. A re-inspection is $90.
Town of Flower Mound: Building Inspections fee schedule (PDF) ↗
Can I replace my own water heater in Flower Mound?
Yes, on your own homestead. File the Town's free Homeowner Registration Form with proof of homestead and a photo ID, then get the permit. If a contractor does the work, the contractor registers and pulls the permit.
Who provides gas and electricity in Flower Mound?
The Town lists Atmos Energy and CoServ for gas, and Oncor and CoServ for power delivery.
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