Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
North Richland Hills Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in North Richland Hills.
North Richland Hills requires a permit to install or replace a water heater. A contractor registered with the city handles it through the online e-portal. The posted fee schedule, an older 2019–2021 file, lists $17 per water heater plus a $29 issuance fee. Oncor handles outages, and water comes from Fort Worth and the Trinity River Authority, at 108–150 ppm hardness in 2025.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of North Richland Hills Building Inspections
- Permit fee
- $17 per hot water heater plus a $29 permit issuance fee under the miscellaneous plumbing schedule. The posted PDF was created in 2019 and last changed in 2021, so check current fees.
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors must be registered with the city (the e-portal calls this a Business License). The city says it's the homeowner's job to make sure their contractor gets the permit. We didn't find rules for homeowners pulling their own permits.
- Electric utility
- Oncor (delivery)
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of North Richland Hills Water (purchased from the City of Fort Worth and the Trinity River Authority) · 108–150 ppm as CaCO3 (6–9 grains per gallon), 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1986 (median) · 64% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 North Richland Hills averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in North Richland Hills
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$17 per hot water heater plus a $29 permit issuance fee under the miscellaneous plumbing schedule. The posted PDF was created in 2019 and last changed in 2021, so check current fees.. City of North Richland Hills Building Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for North Richland Hills post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no North Richland Hills average is shown.
What can change the price in North Richland Hills?
The city says any electrical or gas line work (including valves) also needs a permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in North Richland Hills?
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 North Richland Hills 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 North Richland Hills 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 North Richland Hills 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 North Richland Hills 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 North Richland Hills 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 Fort Worth
Lists North Richland Hills among the areas it serves. Based in Fort Worth.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A reviewer said a heater installed about 14 months earlier stopped working because of faulty wiring and that the company quoted over $350 to fix it after the one-year install warranty had expired; no company response was shown.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists North Richland Hills 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.
Order: companies based in North Richland Hills 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 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
What North Richland Hills homes are like.
1986Median year built
35%Built before 1980
64%Owner-occupied
33%Heat with utility gas
71%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1986. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
66% 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 North Richland Hills.
No lead water lines found
Under its 2024 NRH Lead Check effort, the city checked more than 23,000 water service lines and found none made of lead.
Old fee schedule
The posted inspection fee schedule is an older file (created 2019, changed 2021). It lists a hot water heater at $17 plus a $29 issuance fee.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies North Richland Hills homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (delivery) (The city points residents to Power to Choose to pick an electricity company; Oncor maintains streetlights and handles outages)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (Listed in the city's utility directory)
Water
City of North Richland Hills Water (purchased from the City of Fort Worth and the Trinity River Authority): 108–150 ppm as CaCO3 (6–9 grains per gallon), 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report
North Richland Hills 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for North Richland Hills homes.
For Oncor (delivery) and Atmos Energy customers in North Richland Hills. 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 North Richland Hills.
Permits and who issues them
North Richland Hills lists installing or replacing water heaters as work that needs a permit. Trade permits are applied for, paid and inspected through the city's online e-portal.
Yes. Every contractor working in North Richland Hills must register with the city through the E-Services Portal.
City of North Richland Hills Building Inspections ↗ · North Richland Hills – Building Inspections ↗ · North Richland Hills – Permit Information (contractor registration) ↗ · North Richland Hills Inspection Fee Schedule (PDF, Section 98 tables; file dated 2019, modified 2021) ↗ · North Richland Hills – Building Permits & Inspections (e-portal) ↗
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 North Richland Hills.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga | 2 mi | Required | $70 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Hurst | 3 mi | Required | $60 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Haltom City | 4 mi | Check with city | $27.50 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Colleyville | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
| Bedford | 5 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Keller | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
COMMON QUESTIONS
North Richland Hills water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in North Richland Hills?
Yes. The city lists installing or replacing water heaters as work that needs a permit.
What does the permit cost?
The posted schedule lists $17 per hot water heater plus a $29 issuance fee. The file is from 2019–2021, so check with the city.
How hard is the water in North Richland Hills?
108–150 ppm, or 6–9 grains per gallon, in the 2025 report.
North Richland Hills 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
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