Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LANTANA
Lantana Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lantana.
You need a plumbing permit to replace a water heater in Lantana. It's an unincorporated community, but its fresh water supply districts run a permit and inspection department. CoServ supplies both gas and power. The districts also supply water, at $42 a month for the first 1,000 gallons.
Lantana is an unincorporated community in Denton County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Lantana Districts Permit & Inspection Department (Denton County Development District #4 / Fresh Water Supply Districts #6 and #7)
- Who gets the permit
- The plumbing permit application asks for the contractor's state license number, and the owner or contractor can sign it. The rules for owners pulling permits aren't spelled out.
- Electric utility
- CoServ
- Gas utility
- CoServ Gas
- Water
- Denton County Fresh Water Supply Districts #6 and #7 (Lantana Districts Water Department)
- Typical home
- Built 2008 (median) · 94% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 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 Lantana averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lantana
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Lantana post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lantana average is shown.
What can change the price in Lantana?
Most electrical changes need an electrical permit, and replacing HVAC needs a mechanical permit. The application asks whether the work needs a new water or sewer connection or digging deeper than 5 feet.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lantana?
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 Lantana 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.
Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical
Lists Lantana 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.
Order: companies based in Lantana 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 LANTANA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LANTANA
What Lantana homes are like.
2008Median year built
2%Built before 1980
94%Owner-occupied
76%Heat with utility gas
98%Single-family homes
About 38% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
76% 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 Lantana.
District permits, not county permits
Unlike most unincorporated areas in Texas, Lantana's fresh water supply districts run their own permit and inspection department and enforce the plumbing codes the development district adopted.
Lantana Districts – Permit & Inspection Department ↗ · Lantana (Denton County Development District #4 / FWSD #6 & #7) – Application for Plumbing Permit (PDF) ↗
No CoServ rebate
CoServ, Lantana's gas and power company, says it has no energy-saving rebates right now.
Lantana Districts – Local Directory ↗ · CoServ – Energy Saving Programs (no rebates currently offered) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lantana homes.
Energy
- Electric: CoServ (The Lantana local directory lists CoServ for power)
- Gas: CoServ Gas (The Lantana local directory lists CoServ for gas)
Water
Denton County Fresh Water Supply Districts #6 and #7 (Lantana Districts Water Department)
Lantana Districts – Water Department ↗ · Lantana Districts – Consumer Confidence Reports ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lantana homes.
For CoServ and CoServ Gas customers in Lantana. 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 Lantana.
Permits and who issues them
Lantana is unincorporated, but its special districts run a permit and inspection department. It says plumbing permits are required for all irrigation systems and water heater replacements. Contractor registration and permits go through MyGov (web.mygov.us).
Yes. The district takes contractor registration applications through MyGov, and plumbers need a state TSBPE license.
Lantana Districts Permit & Inspection Department (Denton County Development District #4 / Fresh Water Supply Districts #6 and #7) ↗ · Lantana Districts – Permit & Inspection Department ↗ · Lantana (Denton County Development District #4 / FWSD #6 & #7) – Application for Plumbing Permit (PDF) ↗ · Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners – Law & Rules ↗
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 Lantana.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Village | 3 mi | Required | $25 | CoServ |
| Flower Mound | 4 mi | Required | $60 | Oncor, CoServ |
| Corinth | 5 mi | Check with city | — | Oncor (delivery) with retail provider choice |
| Trophy Club | 8 mi | Required | $85 | Oncor |
| Roanoke | 8 mi | Required | — | Oncor (delivery) |
| Denton | 9 mi | Required | $50 | Denton Municipal Electric (DME), Oncor / CoServ |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lantana water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Lantana?
Yes. The Lantana Districts' Permit & Inspection Department says water heater replacements need a plumbing permit.
Who provides gas and electricity in Lantana?
CoServ, according to the Lantana local directory.
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