Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN RENDON
Rendon Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Rendon.
There's no local permit to replace a water heater in Rendon. It's an unincorporated community in Tarrant County, and the county says it doesn't issue home building permits or do building inspections. Plumbers still need a Texas plumbing license. Oncor serves the surrounding ZIP codes.
Rendon is an unincorporated community in Tarrant County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- No, for a qualifying same-type replacement
- Electric utility
- Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1996 (median) · 85% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 1 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 Rendon averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Rendon
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Rendon average is shown.
What can change the price in Rendon?
The county regulates septic systems (on-site sewage facilities) separately.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Rendon?
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 →
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Rendon 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 Rendon 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 ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN RENDON
What Rendon homes are like.
1996Median year built
24%Built before 1980
85%Owner-occupied
14%Heat with utility gas
81%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1996. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
77% 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 Rendon.
The county can't inspect buildings
Tarrant County's July 2024 guidelines say state law doesn't give it authority to do building inspections, zoning or deed-restriction enforcement outside cities. HOA rules are a private matter.
Tarrant County – Guidelines for Development in Unincorporated Areas (updated July 2024, PDF) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Rendon homes.
Energy
- Electric: Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery (Based on ZIP codes only: nearby ZIPs 76028/76063/76140 show only Oncor plans, but Rendon isn't on Oncor's city list)
Power to Choose (PUCT) plan data for ZIP 76028 ↗ · Power to Choose (PUCT) plan data for ZIP 76063 ↗ · Power to Choose (PUCT) plan data for ZIP 76140 ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Rendon homes.
For Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery customers in Rendon. 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 Rendon.
Permits and who issues them
Rendon is unincorporated, so no city permit applies. Tarrant County says it doesn't issue building permits or certificates of occupancy for homes and has no authority to do building inspections or charge inspection fees. Its inspection report rule covers new home construction, not replacing equipment.
We found no county contractor registration. Plumbers need a state TSBPE license.
None locally: Tarrant County does not issue residential building permits in unincorporated areas; plumbers are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners ↗ · Tarrant County – Guidelines for Development in Unincorporated Areas (updated July 2024, PDF) ↗ · Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners – Law & Rules ↗
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 Rendon.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill | 6 mi | Required | $65 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Mansfield | 7 mi | Required | $75 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Burleson | 7 mi | Required | — | Oncor, United Cooperative Services |
| Crowley | 7 mi | Required | — | Oncor (delivery) |
| Arlington | 11 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Grand Prairie | 15 mi | Required | $60 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Rendon water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Rendon?
No. Tarrant County says it doesn't issue building permits for homes outside cities and has no authority to do building inspections.
Tarrant County – Guidelines for Development in Unincorporated Areas (updated July 2024, PDF) ↗
Does my plumber still need a license?
Yes. Plumbing licenses are statewide, through the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
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