Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LEANDER
Leander Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Leander.
You need a permit to replace a water heater inside Leander city limits. It costs $40 plus a $25 technology fee. The city says PEC supplies power and Atmos Energy supplies natural gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Leander Permits & Building Inspection
- Permit fee
- $40 permit to install or swap a water heater, plus a $25 technology fee (for applications of $250 or less). Schedule updated 10/02/2025. Re-inspections are $100 each.
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor registered with the city before the permit is issued, or a homeowner doing the work personally on their homestead under the city's Homestead Affidavit.
- Electric utility
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC)
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Leander
- Typical home
- Built 2013 (median) · 73% 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 Leander averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Leander
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$40 permit to install or swap a water heater, plus a $25 technology fee (for applications of $250 or less). Schedule updated 10/02/2025. Re-inspections are $100 each.. City of Leander Permits & Building Inspection fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Leander post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Austin Plumbing, Beyond Wow Plumbing, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin, Radiant Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical, Stan's Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Leander average is shown.
What can change the price in Leander?
The fee schedule lists a separate $40 gas test permit for gas installs in other permit categories. We didn't confirm whether a same-type water heater swap needs it.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Leander?
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 →
Cedar Park Plumbing
Lists Leander among the areas it serves. Based in Leander.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A 2009 reviewer praised a fairly priced water heater thermostat repair.
Worth knowing A 2010 reviewer disputed a $95 minimum charge for a short water heater diagnosis; she said the company told her that was its minimum charge.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Austin Plumbing
Lists Leander among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: '10% Off First-Time Customers' (general discount, no water heater price published
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A company-hosted testimonial praises phone troubleshooting for a water heater problem.
Worth knowing Not enough water heater reviews to assess installation quality or pricing; no water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Beyond Wow Plumbing
Lists Leander among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Offers (expire 9/30/26): '$100 off Tank-Type Water Heater Installation' and free Flow-tech water conditioning device ('$1,500 value') with a new tankless install offers page: 'SAVE $250 on a Tank Water Heater Installation or $500 on a Tankless Water Heater Installation'
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised same-day tank replacement, a professional emergency repair on an attic electric water heater, and a quick fix after a drain-and-refill service.
Worth knowing Two customers described Navien tankless installs with leaks, gas-line problems and failed inspections.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Fox Service Company
Lists Leander among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a quick inspection and next-day water heater replacement.
Worth knowing A 2024 Yelp reviewer said he was charged $700 for 30 minutes of labor on a warranty part after an initial invoice showed only a $90 trip fee (no reply visible).
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin
Lists Leander among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: '$150 Off Any Tank Water Heater Replacement' and '$300 Off New Tankless Water Heater' (unit must be provided by Mr. Rooter), both expiring 09/30/2026 —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day water heater and pressure-valve replacement, clear explanations, and a quick tankless repair.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one customer said an $800 Rinnai tankless repair did not solve the problem and a $5,000 fix was then suggested; another objected to a $69 dispatch fee for a replacement quote; a 2017 reviewer said a new gas valve was broken during a warranty repair.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Radiant Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical
Lists Leander among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Installation page includes a general cost explainer: standard 40-50 gal gas/electric install 'might range from $300 to $900, excluding the unit's cost'; tankless install '$1,000 to $3,000 or more' — presented as general estimates, not a Radiant quote
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised professional service across jobs including water heater replacement.
Worth knowing A water heater customer disputed warranty-replacement charges.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Reliant Plumbing
Lists Leander among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a free Sunday relight, advice on a failing unit and a professional, clean installation.
Worth knowing BBB complaints allege a $1,703.42 double charge (Reliant said a refund had been issued), an unfinished tankless job (answered, not resolved), an unconsented $213 membership (unanswered) and a faulty tankless install that ended in a $2,500 refund (resolved).
9 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Austin)
Lists Leander among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day repair, honest advice on what a replacement did and did not need, and a quick fix to a burst water heater pipe.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one customer said a $2,500 replacement bid was repaired elsewhere for $150; another said a tankless installation flooded the house, and that the Austin manager accepted responsibility and arranged drying and repairs.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Stan's Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Leander among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: 'Up To $300 Off A New Water Heater' — 10% off up to $300 on a standard water heater only, expires September 30, 2026
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One customer praised same-day water heater installation.
Worth knowing Water heater customers described booking or follow-up difficulties.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Order: companies based in Leander 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 LEANDER
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LEANDER
What Leander homes are like.
2013Median year built
3%Built before 1980
73%Owner-occupied
56%Heat with utility gas
84%Single-family homes
About 63% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
56% 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 Leander.
Most ETJ homes don't need city permits
Leander says homes outside city limits but inside its ETJ currently need permits only for signs and water/wastewater connections.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Leander homes.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Leander homes.
For Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) and Atmos Energy customers in Leander. 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 Leander.
Permits and who issues them
Leander lists water heaters as work that needs a permit inside city limits. Homes in the Leander ETJ (outside city limits) currently need city permits only for signs and water/wastewater connections.
Yes. Every contractor and subcontractor working in Leander must register before a permit is issued.
City of Leander Permits & Building Inspection ↗ · Leander Permits & Building Inspection ↗ · Leander Building Department Fees ↗ · Leander Homestead Affidavit ↗ · Leander Do I Need a Permit? ↗
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 Leander.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park | 5 mi | Required | — | Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) |
| Brushy Creek | 8 mi | Required (county) | — | Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer), Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) |
| Georgetown | 12 mi | Required | $50 | Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS) |
| Round Rock | 12 mi | Required | $50 | Retail electric choice |
| Wells Branch | 14 mi | Check with city (county) | — | Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer) |
| Steiner Ranch | 15 mi | Required (county) | Case by case: WCID 17's | Austin Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Leander water heater questions.
What does a Leander water heater permit cost?
$40 to install or swap a water heater, plus a $25 technology fee for applications of $250 or less, according to the schedule updated 10/02/2025.
I live in Leander's ETJ. Do I need a city permit?
Probably not. The city says ETJ homes currently need city permits only for signs and water/wastewater connections.
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