Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN RICHARDSON
Richardson Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Richardson.
In Richardson, 'Water Heater' is a plumbing/gas permit you can get in the city's online permit system, but the contractor must have a $100 yearly city registration first. The fee schedule starting Oct. 1, 2026 shows $100 for a home miscellaneous permit for work outside a building permit. In Richardson, Oncor delivers power, and water comes from the North Texas Municipal Water District.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Richardson Building Inspection Department
- Permit fee
- The fee schedule starting 10/01/2026 lists $100 for a home miscellaneous permit for work not included in a building permit. It doesn't name water heaters, so check the charge with the city.
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors must register with Building Inspection before a permit is issued. The Richardson pages we read don't say whether homeowners can pull permits.
- Electric utility
- Oncor (delivery)
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Richardson (water supplied by North Texas Municipal Water District since 1965)
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1986 (median) · 51% 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 Richardson averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Richardson
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeThe fee schedule starting 10/01/2026 lists $100 for a home miscellaneous permit for work not included in a building permit. It doesn't name water heaters, so check the charge with the city.. City of Richardson Building Inspection Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Richardson 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 Richardson average is shown.
What can change the price in Richardson?
The trade permit form lists gas line relays and replacements, sewer line relays and replacements, and electrical items as separate permit types. Richardson uses the 2021 International Codes and the 2020 NEC.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Richardson?
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 Richardson 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 Richardson 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 Richardson 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 Richardson 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.
Frymire Home Services
Lists Richardson among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a technician who fixed a tankless water heater and adjusted its temperature on request.
Worth knowing A reviewer said follow-up work on newly installed water heaters, including a gas-smell call, cost around $1,000 and did not find the inside leak; they reported a 50% refund.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing
Lists Richardson 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 Richardson 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 Richardson 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 Richardson 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 Richardson 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 RICHARDSON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN RICHARDSON
What Richardson homes are like.
1986Median year built
44%Built before 1980
51%Owner-occupied
45%Heat with utility gas
58%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1986. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Richardson.
Online permit for simple replacements
Richardson's online permit system handles small trade permits that don't need plans, and 'Water Heater' is one of the plumbing/gas options.
Richardson – Online Miscellaneous Trade Permits (permit choices) ↗
Home Improvement Incentive Program
Richardson offers a property tax incentive to homeowners who spend at least $20,000 on improvements that raise the home's value. A water heater alone probably won't qualify, but it can count toward a bigger remodel.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Richardson homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (delivery) (The city sends residents to Oncor or their electricity company)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (Atmos Mid-Tex Division serves Dallas–Fort Worth; we found no source naming Richardson specifically)
Richardson Building Inspection – Contact Us / FAQ ↗ · Oncor – Area Managers (search-by-city list of communities served) ↗ · Atmos Energy – Texas service territory (Mid-Tex Division serves the Dallas–Fort Worth area) ↗
Water
City of Richardson (water supplied by North Texas Municipal Water District since 1965)
Richardson – Water (NTMWD supply) ↗ · Richardson – Water Quality reports ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Richardson homes.
For Oncor (delivery) and Atmos Energy customers in Richardson. 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 Richardson.
Permits and who issues them
Richardson treats a water heater as a miscellaneous trade permit. 'Water Heater' is a Plumbing/Gas option in the city's online permit system for work that needs no plans, and the paper Miscellaneous Trade Permit Application lists gas and electric water heaters. You can book inspections online.
Yes. All contractors must register before a permit is issued. It costs $100 and is good for one year.
City of Richardson Building Inspection Department ↗ · Richardson – Online Miscellaneous Trade Permits (permit choices) ↗ · Richardson Miscellaneous Trade Permit Application (PDF) ↗ · Richardson Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 10/01/2026 (PDF) ↗ · Richardson – Contractor Registration ↗
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 Richardson.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plano | 6 mi | Required | $65 | Oncor Electric Delivery (with a retail electric provider of your choice), CoServ Electric |
| Garland | 6 mi | Required | $88 | Garland Power & Light (GP&L), Oncor (delivery) with retail provider choice |
| Murphy | 7 mi | Required | — | Oncor (delivery), Farmers Electric Cooperative |
| Addison | 7 mi | Required | $50 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Sachse | 7 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor (delivery), Farmers Electric Cooperative |
| Allen | 10 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Richardson water heater questions.
Can I get a water heater permit online in Richardson?
Yes. The city's online permit system lists Water Heater under Plumbing/Gas for work that doesn't need plans.
Richardson – Online Miscellaneous Trade Permits (permit choices) ↗
Does my plumber need to be registered with Richardson?
Yes. All contractors must register before a permit is issued. It costs $100 and lasts one year, and the city posts a list of registered contractors.
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