Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN GRAPEVINE
Grapevine Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Grapevine.
Replacing a water heater in a Grapevine home costs $37 on the city's MEP permit application, and plumbers register with the city for free. Permits moved to the OpenGov system in August 2026. Oncor delivers power. Grapevine treats Lake Grapevine water and buys more from the Trinity River Authority; its 2025 report lists 110 ppm hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Grapevine Building Services (Building Inspection)
- Permit fee
- $37 to swap out a home A/C or water heater (MEP permit application, revised 1-2024).
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors register with the city. The application's signature line lets a homeowner sign 'for homeowners permits', so homeowner permits exist, but we didn't find who qualifies.
- Electric utility
- Oncor (delivery)
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Grapevine (surface water from Lake Grapevine plus water purchased from the Trinity River Authority) · 110 ppm total hardness as CaCO3 (calcium 38 ppm), 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1993 (median) · 53% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Grapevine averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Grapevine
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$37 to swap out a home A/C or water heater (MEP permit application, revised 1-2024).. City of Grapevine Building Services (Building Inspection) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Grapevine post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Grapevine average is shown.
What can change the price in Grapevine?
Gas work is a separate trade on the same application. New work, additions and changes are priced per trade by square footage.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Grapevine?
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 Grapevine 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 Grapevine 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 Grapevine 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 Grapevine 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 Grapevine 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 Grapevine 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 Fort Worth
Lists Grapevine among the areas it serves. Based in Fort Worth.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A reviewer said a heater installed about 14 months earlier stopped working because of faulty wiring and that the company quoted over $350 to fix it after the one-year install warranty had expired; no company response was shown.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Grapevine 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 Grapevine 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 GRAPEVINE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN GRAPEVINE
What Grapevine homes are like.
1993Median year built
16%Built before 1980
53%Owner-occupied
35%Heat with utility gas
56%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1993. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
63% 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 Grapevine.
New permit system in 2026
Grapevine moved contractor registration and permits to OpenGov in summer 2026. You couldn't apply during the July 31 – Aug. 4 shutdown, and the new system started issuing permits Aug. 3, 2026.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Grapevine homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (delivery) (Oncor lists Grapevine as a community it serves)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (Atmos Mid-Tex Division serves Dallas–Fort Worth; we found no source naming Grapevine specifically)
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
City of Grapevine (surface water from Lake Grapevine plus water purchased from the Trinity River Authority): 110 ppm total hardness as CaCO3 (calcium 38 ppm), 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report
City of Grapevine 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · Grapevine – Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Grapevine homes.
For Oncor (delivery) and Atmos Energy customers in Grapevine. 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 Grapevine.
Permits and who issues them
Grapevine's MEP permit application has its own line and fee for swapping out a home A/C or water heater. The city moved permits to OpenGov: no permits were issued from July 31 to Aug. 4, 2026, and the new system started taking permits on Aug. 3, 2026.
Yes. Contractors register in OpenGov or on a paper form. Plumbing, electrical and mechanical contractors don't pay the $75 registration fee.
City of Grapevine Building Services (Building Inspection) ↗ · Grapevine Mechanical–Electrical–Plumbing–Irrigation–Fuel Gas Permit Application (PDF, revised 1-2024) ↗ · Grapevine – Contractor Registration ↗
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 Grapevine.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlake | 4 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
| Colleyville | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
| Coppell | 5 mi | Required | $80 | Oncor |
| Euless | 6 mi | Required | — | Oncor |
| Trophy Club | 7 mi | Required | $85 | Oncor |
| Bedford | 7 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Grapevine water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Grapevine?
$37 to swap out a home A/C or water heater, according to the MEP permit application revised January 2024.
How hard is Grapevine's water?
The 2025 report lists hardness of 110 ppm (as CaCO3).
City of Grapevine 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
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