Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LITTLE ELM
Little Elm Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Little Elm.
Little Elm publishes a one-page water heater guide: every replacement needs a $50 permit, a final inspection and an expansion tank. If you're doing the work yourself under the homestead exemption, register in MyGov as 'Project Manager – Resident'. Oncor or CoServ delivers power, and the town resells NTMWD water that tested at 96–200 ppm hardness in 2025.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Little Elm Development Services, Building Safety Division
- Permit fee
- $50 (Water Heater Replacement Requirements handout dated 3-18-2024)
- Who gets the permit
- A plumbing contractor registered with the town (no fee), or a homeowner using the homestead exemption who registers in MyGov as 'Project Manager – Resident'.
- Electric utility
- Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and CoServ Electric
- Water
- Town of Little Elm (water purchased from North Texas Municipal Water District) · Total hardness as CaCO3 96.0–200 ppm (about 6–12 gpg); 2025 data in the 2026 Water Quality Report
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2011 (median) · 70% 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 Little Elm averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Little Elm
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 (Water Heater Replacement Requirements handout dated 3-18-2024). Town of Little Elm Development Services, Building Safety Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Little Elm post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing, Crown Plumbing Service. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Little Elm average is shown.
What can change the price in Little Elm?
Gas water heaters need a sediment trap on the gas line. An expansion tank is required on city water lines to the heater.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Little Elm?
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 Little Elm 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 Little Elm 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 Little Elm 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 Little Elm 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.
Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing
Lists Little Elm 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.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day or next-day water heater replacement, clear explanations and straightforward pricing.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Little Elm 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.
Crown Plumbing Service
Lists Little Elm among the areas it serves. Based in Prosper.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Special offers: '$100 OFF Complete Water Heater Installation' and '$500 off tankless water heater system conversions'; FAQ also cites 5% off for seniors and veterans.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Little Elm 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 LITTLE ELM
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LITTLE ELM
What Little Elm homes are like.
2011Median year built
2%Built before 1980
70%Owner-occupied
42%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
About 55% 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 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 Little Elm.
Expansion tank, pan and drain rules
Little Elm requires an expansion tank on all city water lines to a water heater. You need a pan indoors, on upper floors and in attics. In a garage, you need one only if the heater sits on a wooden platform or next to a wall a leak could damage. Wherever a pan is needed inside the house, it must drain outside. A union on the relief valve (T&P) line is recommended but not required.
HOA approval may come first
If you're in an HOA, you may have to send in an Architectural Review Committee form and show it was approved before the town approves your permit.
No CoServ rebates
CoServ says it doesn't offer energy-saving rebates right now.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Little Elm homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose shows Oncor for ZIP 75068)
- Electric: CoServ Electric (The town posts a 'Residential CoServ Release' form, so CoServ serves some addresses; we didn't check where)
Water
Town of Little Elm (water purchased from North Texas Municipal Water District): Total hardness as CaCO3 96.0–200 ppm (about 6–12 gpg); 2025 data in the 2026 Water Quality Report
Town of Little Elm Water Quality Report 2026 (reporting year 2025) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Little Elm homes.
For Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and CoServ Electric customers in Little Elm. 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 Little Elm.
Permits and who issues them
The town's water heater handout says every water heater replacement needs a permit and a final inspection. Permits and contractor registration are handled online in MyGov. If you're in an HOA, you may need to show approval from its Architectural Review Committee (ARC) before the town approves the permit.
Yes. Plumbing contractors register with the town in MyGov ('Become a Collaborator'). There's no fee.
Town of Little Elm Development Services, Building Safety Division ↗ · Little Elm Water Heater Replacement Requirements (3-18-2024) ↗ · Little Elm Residential Permits ↗ · Little Elm Building Permits & Safety ↗
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 Little Elm.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frisco | 6 mi | Required | $50 | CoServ Electric, Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Prosper | 7 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor (delivery), CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) |
| The Colony | 7 mi | Required | By job value (from $10) | CoServ Electric, Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, Texas-New Mexico Power (wires) |
| Corinth | 9 mi | Check with city | — | Oncor (delivery) with retail provider choice |
| Lewisville | 10 mi | Required | $50 | Retail electric choice; Oncor or TNMP delivery |
| Highland Village | 11 mi | Required | $25 | CoServ |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Little Elm water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Little Elm?
Yes. The town says every water heater replacement needs a $50 permit and a final inspection.
Can I do it myself?
Yes, with a homestead exemption. Register in MyGov as 'Project Manager – Resident' and still get the permit.
Little Elm Water Heater Replacement Requirements ↗ · Little Elm Building Permits & Safety ↗
Does a garage water heater need a pan?
Only if it sits on a wooden platform or right next to a wall a leak could damage. It must drain to the floor where water can run outside without damaging walls.
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