Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MESQUITE
Mesquite Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Mesquite.
A home plumbing permit in Mesquite is a flat $65, and the city says it covers water heater replacement. The fee schedule was last revised in 2022. Homeowners and contractors both register in the city's Citizen Self Service portal before applying. Oncor delivers power, and water comes from the North Texas Municipal Water District.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Mesquite Planning and Development Services, Building Inspection Division
- Permit fee
- $65 home plumbing permit, which includes water heater replacement (home fee schedule revised 02/2022, the latest posted).
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners and contractors both register in the CSS portal before applying, uploading any required state license and/or photo ID. The city publishes separate inspection steps for homeowner projects.
- Electric utility
- Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Mesquite (member city of North Texas Municipal Water District) · Mesquite's 2025 Annual Water Quality Report lists no hardness value. NTMWD's Wylie plant reports treated-water total hardness of 116–128 ppm as CaCO3 (about 7 gpg) for August 2026.
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1983 (median) · 63% 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 Mesquite averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Mesquite
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$65 home plumbing permit, which includes water heater replacement (home fee schedule revised 02/2022, the latest posted).. City of Mesquite Planning and Development Services, Building Inspection Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Mesquite post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing, ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Mesquite average is shown.
What can change the price in Mesquite?
Electrical permits (including replacing electrical service) are a separate $65 permit, and mechanical is also $65. We didn't find other triggers.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Mesquite?
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 →
Mesquite Plumbing Inc
Lists Mesquite among the areas it serves. Based in Mesquite.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a new water heater install, an efficient element repair in a hard-to-reach closet, and help with a warranty.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the company's review widget shows only five-star reviews.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric
Lists Mesquite 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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Dallas
Lists Mesquite among the areas it serves. Based in Farmers Branch.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day water heater replacement and a technician who helped secure warranty coverage on a failed unit.
Worth knowing Several customers said technicians quoted replacements they did not need or at prices far above other plumbers; Mr.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Mesquite 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.
ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas
Lists Mesquite among the areas it serves. Based in Irving.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: 'Save Up to $300 on a New Water Heater' — purchase and installation of qualifying water heater required, residential only; 'Offer expires 09/30/2026.'
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Mesquite 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 MESQUITE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MESQUITE
What Mesquite homes are like.
1983Median year built
41%Built before 1980
63%Owner-occupied
41%Heat with utility gas
73%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1983. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
58% 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 Mesquite.
Homeowners register too
Mesquite requires everyone, homeowners included, to register in the Citizen Self Service portal with a state license and/or photo ID and wait for an approval email before applying for a permit.
Older fee schedule
The home fee schedule on the city site is marked revised February 2022. Check the current amount when you apply.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Mesquite homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose shows only Oncor for ZIPs 75149, 75150 and 75181, the ones we checked)
- Gas: Atmos Energy
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 75149 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 75150 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division tariff - Section II, Cities and Counties Served (Mar 2023) ↗
Water
City of Mesquite (member city of North Texas Municipal Water District): Mesquite's 2025 Annual Water Quality Report lists no hardness value. NTMWD's Wylie plant reports treated-water total hardness of 116–128 ppm as CaCO3 (about 7 gpg) for August 2026.
Mesquite Annual Water Quality Report page ↗ · Mesquite Annual Water Quality Report for Year 2025 (PDF) ↗ · NTMWD Wylie Water Quality Report, August 2026 ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Mesquite homes.
For Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and Atmos Energy customers in Mesquite. 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 Mesquite.
Permits and who issues them
Mesquite's home fee schedule lists a plumbing permit that includes water heater replacement. Register in the city's Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal, then apply there. Leave the work where it can be seen until Building Inspection approves it.
Yes. You must register in the CSS portal with a copy of any required state license before getting a permit, and the city says this applies to all homeowners and contractors.
City of Mesquite Planning and Development Services, Building Inspection Division ↗ · Mesquite Residential Fee Schedule (rev. 02/22) ↗ · Mesquite Permit Fee Schedule page ↗ · Mesquite Building Inspection ↗ · Mesquite Homeowner Inspection Phase Requirements ↗
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 Mesquite.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balch Springs | 4 mi | Required | $85 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Seagoville | 8 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Forney | 8 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative, Farmers Electric Cooperative |
| Heath | 10 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric Delivery |
| Heartland | 10 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative |
| Garland | 11 mi | Required | $88 | Garland Power & Light (GP&L), Oncor (delivery) with retail provider choice |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Mesquite water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Mesquite?
Yes. The home fee schedule lists a $65 plumbing permit that includes water heater replacement.
Can a homeowner apply?
Yes, but like contractors, you first register in the CSS portal with ID. The city publishes inspection steps for homeowner projects.
Mesquite Building Inspection ↗ · Homeowner Inspection Phase Requirements ↗
Is Mesquite water hard?
Mesquite's own report has no hardness number. Its supplier, NTMWD, reported 116–128 ppm hardness (about 7 gpg) in August 2026.
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