Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HALTOM CITY
Haltom City Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Haltom City.
In Haltom City, a plumbing permit has a $27.50 base fee under the FY2026 schedule, plus item fees from the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code tables. Contractors must register, but if you're working on your own homestead you don't have to. Oncor delivers power, and water is bought from Fort Worth, at 108–150 ppm hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Haltom City Planning & Community Development (Inspections)
- Permit fee
- Plumbing permit base fee $27.50 (FY2026 fee schedule, starting Oct. 1, 2025). Other plumbing fees follow the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code tables the city adopted, which aren't printed in the schedule.
- Who gets the permit
- All contractors must register with the city. You don't have to register to work on your own home if it has a Tarrant Appraisal District homestead exemption and your driver's license shows that address.
- Electric utility
- Oncor (delivery)
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- Haltom City Water Department (treated water purchased from the City of Fort Worth) · 108–150 ppm as CaCO3 (6–9 grains per gallon), 2026 report based on 2025 data
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1978 (median) · 51% 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 Haltom City averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Haltom City
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing permit base fee $27.50 (FY2026 fee schedule, starting Oct. 1, 2025). Other plumbing fees follow the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code tables the city adopted, which aren't printed in the schedule.. City of Haltom City Planning & Community Development (Inspections) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Haltom City post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Haltom City average is shown.
What can change the price in Haltom City?
Mechanical permits have their own $27.50 base fee. Haltom City has adopted the 2024 International Codes (including the IPC and IFGC) and the 2023 NEC.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Haltom City?
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 →
Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical
Lists Haltom City 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.
Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing
Lists Haltom City 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 Haltom City 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 Haltom City 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 Haltom City 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 HALTOM CITY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HALTOM CITY
What Haltom City homes are like.
1978Median year built
53%Built before 1980
51%Owner-occupied
24%Heat with utility gas
60%Single-family homes
About 53% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
74% 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 Haltom City.
Homestead owners don't register
Haltom City doesn't make you register as a contractor to work on your own homestead, but you still need a permit when one is required.
2024 codes
Haltom City uses the 2024 International Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Energy Conservation codes, with local changes.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Haltom City homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (delivery) (The city points residents to Oncor and Power to Choose)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (From the city's utility page)
Haltom City – Oncor Electric ↗ · Haltom City – Atmos Energy ↗
Water
Haltom City Water Department (treated water purchased from the City of Fort Worth): 108–150 ppm as CaCO3 (6–9 grains per gallon), 2026 report based on 2025 data
Haltom City 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report (2025 data, PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Haltom City homes.
For Oncor (delivery) and Atmos Energy customers in Haltom City. 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 Haltom City.
Permits and who issues them
Haltom City issues mechanical-plumbing permits through its forms page and online permit portal, and says owners and contractors are both responsible for getting the needed permits. The pages we read don't say whether swapping a water heater for the same type needs a permit.
Yes. All contractors must register. The fee schedule lists license fees for general contractors ($100 the first time, $50 to renew) and master electricians, but no separate fee for plumbing contractors.
City of Haltom City Planning & Community Development (Inspections) ↗ · Haltom City – Planning & Inspection FAQs ↗ · Haltom City – Planning & Inspections forms and permits ↗ · Haltom City – Fee Schedule page (FY2026, effective Oct. 1, 2025) ↗ · Haltom City Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule (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 Haltom City.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga | 4 mi | Required | $70 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| North Richland Hills | 4 mi | Required | $17 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Fort Worth | 5 mi | Required | $10.34 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Hurst | 5 mi | Required | $60 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Saginaw | 6 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Bedford | 8 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Haltom City water heater questions.
Can I do my own plumbing work in Haltom City?
The city says you don't need to register as a contractor to work on your own home if it has a Tarrant Appraisal District homestead exemption and your driver's license shows that address.
What is the plumbing permit fee?
The FY2026 fee schedule lists a $27.50 plumbing permit base fee. Other fees follow the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code tables the city adopted.
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