Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LOCKHART
Lockhart Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lockhart.
Lockhart clearly requires a permit to replace a water heater. Under its new FY2026-27 fee schedule, a home plumbing repair permit is $125. The city runs its own power company, which buys its electricity from LCRA.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Lockhart Development Services (Building)
- Permit fee
- $125 home plumbing repair/remodel permit (FY2026-27 Comprehensive Fee Schedule, starting September 16, 2026). Home re-inspections are $150.
- Electric utility
- Lockhart Electric Utility (city-owned)
- Water
- City of Lockhart
- Typical home
- Built 1986 (median) · 67% 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 Lockhart averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lockhart
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$125 home plumbing repair/remodel permit (FY2026-27 Comprehensive Fee Schedule, starting September 16, 2026). Home re-inspections are $150.. City of Lockhart Development Services (Building) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lockhart average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lockhart?
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 →
Reliant Plumbing
Lists Lockhart 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 Lockhart 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.
Order: companies based in Lockhart 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 LOCKHART
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LOCKHART
What Lockhart homes are like.
1986Median year built
39%Built before 1980
67%Owner-occupied
31%Heat with utility gas
73%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1986. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
67% 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 Lockhart.
First all-in-one fee schedule
Lockhart's first combined fee schedule (Ordinance 2026-36, FY2026-27) started September 16, 2026.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lockhart homes.
Energy
- Electric: Lockhart Electric Utility (city-owned) (Serves about 5,000 customers and buys its power from LCRA. We didn't confirm who serves areas outside its system.)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lockhart homes.
For Lockhart Electric Utility (city-owned) customers in Lockhart. 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 Lockhart.
Permits and who issues them
Lockhart's permit FAQ says all plumbing installs, repairs and replacements, including water heaters, need a permit.
City of Lockhart Development Services (Building) ↗ · Lockhart Do I need a permit? FAQ ↗ · Lockhart FY2026-27 Comprehensive Fee Schedule ↗ · Lockhart Fee Schedule page ↗
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 Lockhart.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle | 14 mi | Required | — | Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) |
| San Marcos | 15 mi | Required | $63 | SMTX Utilities (City of San Marcos Electric Utility) |
| Buda | 17 mi | Required | — | Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) |
| Hornsby Bend | 26 mi | Check with city (county) | — | Austin Energy |
| Seguin | 26 mi | Required | $25 | City of Seguin Electric Department, Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) |
| Bastrop | 27 mi | Required | $125 | Bastrop Power & Light (city-owned) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lockhart water heater questions.
Does Lockhart require a permit for a water heater?
Yes. Its permit FAQ includes all plumbing installs, repairs and replacements, including water heaters.
What does it cost?
$125 for a home plumbing repair or remodel permit, under the schedule that started September 16, 2026.
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