Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MELISSA
Melissa Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Melissa.
Melissa requires a permit before installing or replacing building equipment like a water heater. A contractor registered with the city for the current year applies in the Camino portal. Some subdivisions get power only from Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative, and others are on Oncor. Atmos Energy supplies gas, and water comes from North Texas Municipal Water District, which reported 96-200 ppm hardness in 2025.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Melissa Building Inspection (Permit Department)
- Who gets the permit
- All contractors must register with the City of Melissa every calendar year, uploading licenses and insurance in the Camino portal, before a permit is issued. The Melissa pages we read don't say whether homeowners can pull permits.
- Electric utility
- Oncor and Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC)
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Melissa (treated water from North Texas Municipal Water District) · Total hardness 96-200 ppm (about 6-12 gpg), NTMWD Wylie plant data in Melissa's 2025 CCR
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2015 (median) · 89% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Melissa averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Melissa
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Melissa post water heater prices or specials on their websites: 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 Melissa average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Melissa?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Dallas
Lists Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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 MELISSA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MELISSA
What Melissa homes are like.
2015Median year built
3%Built before 1980
89%Owner-occupied
59%Heat with utility gas
93%Single-family homes
About 73% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
59% 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 Melissa.
No power company choice in some subdivisions
Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative is the only power company for certain Melissa subdivisions. Elsewhere, homes are on Oncor and can choose their electricity company.
Outside inspectors
Melissa's FAQ sends inspection requests to Bureau Veritas, not city staff.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Melissa homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (Here you choose your electricity company)
- Electric: Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) (Co-op and the only power company for certain subdivisions)
- Gas: Atmos Energy
Water
City of Melissa (treated water from North Texas Municipal Water District): Total hardness 96-200 ppm (about 6-12 gpg), NTMWD Wylie plant data in Melissa's 2025 CCR
City of Melissa: Water Quality Reports ↗ · City of Melissa: CCR 2025 (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Melissa homes.
For Oncor, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) and Atmos Energy customers in Melissa. 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 Melissa.
Permits and who issues them
Melissa's permit FAQ says no one may install, replace, repair or change building equipment without first getting a permit from the Permit Department. Home permits and contractor registration are handled online in the city's Camino portal. The FAQ says to call inspections in to Bureau Veritas (817-335-8111).
Yes. Every contractor registers each calendar year, before getting a permit, by uploading licenses and insurance in the Camino portal.
City of Melissa Building Inspection (Permit Department) ↗ · City of Melissa: Residential Permits ↗ · City of Melissa: Residential Permits FAQs ↗ · City of Melissa: Building Permits Information (PDF, revised 2016) ↗
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 Melissa.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna | 4 mi | Required | $125 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative |
| Princeton | 8 mi | Check with city | — | Retail electric choice; Oncor or TNMP delivery |
| McKinney | 9 mi | Required | $40 | Oncor Electric Delivery (with a retail electric provider), CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative |
| Fairview | 11 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) |
| Allen | 14 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Celina | 14 mi | Check with city | — | Oncor (delivery), CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Melissa water heater questions.
Does Melissa require a permit to replace equipment like a water heater?
Yes. Melissa's FAQ says you need a permit before anyone installs, replaces, repairs or changes building equipment. Apply in the Camino portal.
City of Melissa: Residential Permits FAQs ↗ · City of Melissa: Residential Permits ↗
Which electric company serves my Melissa home?
It depends on your subdivision. Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative is the only option in certain subdivisions, and other areas are on Oncor, where you choose your electricity company.
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