Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN GARLAND
Garland, TX Water Heater
Replacement
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GARLAND AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Garland.
Garland has its own permit for replacing a water heater: $88 for a house ($70 plus an $18 processing fee), with a required inspection. If you own and live in the home and have a DCAD homestead exemption, you can do the work under a Homeowner's Affidavit. Otherwise a master plumber registered with the city must pull it. About 85% of the city gets power from city-owned Garland Power & Light.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Garland Building Inspection (Development & Permitting Center)
- Permit fee
- Home: $88 ($70 plus an $18 processing fee). Commercial: $175. From an undated city web page, current as of Sept. 2026.
- Who gets the permit
- If you own the home, live in it and have a Dallas Central Appraisal District homestead exemption, you can file a Homeowner's Affidavit and do the work yourself (bring a driver's license showing the address). Otherwise a master plumber licensed by the state and registered with the City of Garland must get the permit.
- Electric utility
- Garland Power & Light (GP&L) and Oncor (delivery) with retail provider choice
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- Garland Water Utilities (treated water purchased from North Texas Municipal Water District) · Total hardness as CaCO3 up to 200 ppm (range 96–200 ppm), 2025 Water Quality Report covering 2025 testing
- Rebate worth checking
- GP&L EnergySaver Program (Unclear)
- Typical home
- Built 1978 (median) · 62% 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 Garland averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Garland
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHome: $88 ($70 plus an $18 processing fee). Commercial: $175. From an undated city web page, current as of Sept. 2026.. City of Garland Building Inspection (Development & Permitting Center) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Garland 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 Garland average is shown.
What can change the price in Garland?
New gas service is a separate $88 permit. Gas relays, gas tests and repairs under the slab each have their own permit pages. The city lists detailed rules for gas venting, fresh air for burning, and attic installs.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Garland?
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 Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland 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 GARLAND
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN GARLAND
What Garland homes are like.
1978Median year built
55%Built before 1980
62%Owner-occupied
42%Heat with utility gas
72%Single-family homes
About 55% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
57% 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 Garland.
Detailed city install checklist
Garland requires a working relief valve (T&P) with a 3/4-inch copper or CPVC drain ending about 6 inches above the garage floor or ground, a cold water shutoff, and a pan under every water heater. In a garage, an electric heater must be raised if its ignition source is under 18 inches.
Attic water heaters
An attic heater must be within 20 feet of the opening, with permanent stairs or a ladder (pull-down stairs rated for 300 lb count), a solid 24-inch walkway, a 30-by-30-inch work platform, a light on a switch, and a pan drain that ends outside.
Gas heaters in bedrooms or bathrooms
In Garland, a gas water heater in a bedroom or bathroom must be in its own closet with a threshold and a solid, weather-stripped door, and a gas shutoff within 6 feet.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Garland homes.
Energy
- Electric: Garland Power & Light (GP&L) (City-owned utility; the only power company for about 85% of Garland)
- Electric: Oncor (delivery) with retail provider choice (Serves areas outside GP&L's; Oncor lists Garland as a community it serves)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (Atmos Mid-Tex Division serves Dallas–Fort Worth; we found no gas page specific to Garland)
Garland – Identify My Electric Provider ↗ · Oncor – Area Managers (search-by-city list of communities served) ↗ · Atmos Energy – Texas service territory (Mid-Tex Division serves the Dallas–Fort Worth area) ↗
Water
Garland Water Utilities (treated water purchased from North Texas Municipal Water District): Total hardness as CaCO3 up to 200 ppm (range 96–200 ppm), 2025 Water Quality Report covering 2025 testing
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Garland homes.
For Garland Power & Light (GP&L), Oncor (delivery) with retail provider choice and Atmos Energy customers in Garland. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- GP&L EnergySaver Program ↗UnclearBill credits for GP&L customers for central A/C and heat pumps, window A/C units and weatherization.
- 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 Garland.
Permits and who issues them
Garland has its own water heater replacement permit. All finished work must be inspected, and an adult (over 18) must be there for the inspection.
Yes. Plumbers must be state-licensed master plumbers registered with the City of Garland.
City of Garland Building Inspection (Development & Permitting Center) ↗ · Garland – Water Heater Replacement ↗ · Garland – Plumbing ↗ · Garland – New Gas Service ↗
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 Garland.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett | 5 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Sachse | 5 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor (delivery), Farmers Electric Cooperative |
| Richardson | 6 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Murphy | 7 mi | Required | — | Oncor (delivery), Farmers Electric Cooperative |
| Wylie | 10 mi | Required | $50 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Heath | 10 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric Delivery |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Garland water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Garland?
$88 for a home ($70 plus an $18 processing fee), according to the city's Water Heater Replacement page.
Can I replace my own water heater in Garland?
Yes, if you own and live in the home and it has a Dallas Central Appraisal District homestead exemption. File a Homeowner's Affidavit and show a driver's license with the address.
Does GP&L give a rebate for a new water heater?
No. The GP&L EnergySaver Program lists credits for A/C, heat pumps, window units and weatherization, not water heaters.
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