Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ROANOKE
Roanoke Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Roanoke.
Roanoke requires a permit to repair plumbing, and a water heater inspection can be done with photos of the vent, gas trap, clearances and breaker. Oncor serves the city. Roanoke adopted the 2024 International Codes and 2026 NEC starting June 23, 2026. Water is bought from Fort Worth, at 108–150 ppm hardness in 2025.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Roanoke Planning & Development – Building Inspection
- Who gets the permit
- The application has spaces for owner and contractor information, and the city's permit forms include a Contractor Registration Application. We didn't find rules for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- Oncor (delivery)
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Roanoke (water purchased from the City of Fort Worth) · 108–150 ppm total hardness as CaCO3, 2025 Water Quality Report
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2008 (median) · 54% 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 Roanoke averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Roanoke
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Roanoke post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Roanoke average is shown.
What can change the price in Roanoke?
The photo inspection list for water heaters asks for the vent connection, the clearance around the roof vent, the gas connection with a sediment trap, and for electric heaters, the electrical connection and breaker size. Roanoke adopted the 2024 International Codes and the 2026 NEC starting June 23, 2026.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Roanoke?
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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Fort Worth
Lists Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 ROANOKE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ROANOKE
What Roanoke homes are like.
2008Median year built
7%Built before 1980
54%Owner-occupied
32%Heat with utility gas
47%Single-family homes
About 46% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
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 Roanoke.
Photo inspections for water heaters
Roanoke accepts photos (as a PDF, from the contractor, installer or permit holder) for water heater inspections. It wants an overall photo showing clearances, the vent connection at the top of the heater, the roof vent clearance, the gas connection with sediment trap, and for electric heaters, the electrical connection and breaker size.
Roanoke Residential Building (MEP) Application with photo-inspection guidance (PDF) ↗
2024 codes since June 2026
Roanoke adopted the 2024 International Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Residential and Energy Conservation codes and the 2026 National Electrical Code, starting June 23, 2026.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Roanoke homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (delivery) (Oncor lists Roanoke as a community it serves; we didn't check co-op areas)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (Atmos Mid-Tex Division serves Dallas–Fort Worth; we found no source naming Roanoke specifically)
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 Roanoke (water purchased from the City of Fort Worth): 108–150 ppm total hardness as CaCO3, 2025 Water Quality Report
Roanoke Water Quality Report for 2025 (PDF) ↗ · Roanoke – Public Works ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Roanoke homes.
For Oncor (delivery) and Atmos Energy customers in Roanoke. 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 Roanoke.
Permits and who issues them
Roanoke requires permits before repairing existing plumbing, electrical or mechanical systems. Home plumbing work uses the Residential Building (MEP) Application, emailed to permits@roanoketexas.com. A water heater inspection can be done with photos.
Yes. The city's permit forms include a Contractor Registration Application.
City of Roanoke Planning & Development – Building Inspection ↗ · Roanoke – Building Inspection (adopted codes, permits) ↗ · Roanoke Residential Building (MEP) Application with photo-inspection guidance (PDF) ↗ · Roanoke – Permits ↗
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 Roanoke.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trophy Club | 4 mi | Required | $85 | Oncor |
| Keller | 6 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
| Southlake | 6 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
| Flower Mound | 7 mi | Required | $60 | Oncor, CoServ |
| Lantana | 8 mi | Required (county) | — | CoServ |
| Colleyville | 10 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Roanoke water heater questions.
Can a Roanoke water heater inspection be done by photo?
Yes. The city lists water heaters among home inspections that can be done with photos, and it says which photos it needs.
Roanoke Residential Building (MEP) Application with photo-inspection guidance (PDF) ↗
How hard is Roanoke's water?
The 2025 Water Quality Report lists 108–150 ppm hardness (Fort Worth water).
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