Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ROWLETT
Rowlett Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Rowlett.
Rowlett requires a permit for any plumbing work and charges $75 per home water heater under its 2026 fee schedule. Contractors must register in the city's MyGov portal, which also handles applications and inspections. Oncor delivers power, and the city resells NTMWD surface water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Rowlett Building Safety (Building Inspections)
- Permit fee
- $75 per home water heater (Master Fee Schedule RES-26-05-42R; the water heater fee was set by RES-102-22)
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors registered with the city through MyGov. The city tells residents that 'you, or your contractor' should apply first, but we didn't find rules just for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Rowlett (surface water purchased from North Texas Municipal Water District) · Not listed in Rowlett's 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. 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 1997 (median) · 75% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Rowlett averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Rowlett
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 per home water heater (Master Fee Schedule RES-26-05-42R; the water heater fee was set by RES-102-22). City of Rowlett Building Safety (Building Inspections) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Rowlett post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing, ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Rowlett average is shown.
What can change the price in Rowlett?
Any plumbing, mechanical or electrical work needs a permit. Only cosmetic work, and replacing fixtures on existing wiring, doesn't.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Rowlett?
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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett 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.
Dallas Plumbing & Air Conditioning
Lists Rowlett 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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett 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 ROWLETT
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ROWLETT
What Rowlett homes are like.
1997Median year built
10%Built before 1980
75%Owner-occupied
56%Heat with utility gas
85%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1997. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
56% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
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 Rowlett.
Sewer camera video before building finals
Since February 16, 2022, Rowlett has required a camera video of the sewer line before it approves any final inspection on a building permit. It doesn't say whether this applies to a water heater permit on its own.
Inspections only through MyGov
You must request every inspection in the MyGov online portal. The city has a separate number for after-hours emergency inspections.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Rowlett homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose shows only Oncor for ZIPs 75088 and 75089, the ones we checked)
- Gas: Atmos Energy
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 75088 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 75089 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division tariff - Section II, Cities and Counties Served (Mar 2023) ↗
Water
City of Rowlett (surface water purchased from North Texas Municipal Water District): Not listed in Rowlett's 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. NTMWD's Wylie plant reports treated-water total hardness of 116–128 ppm as CaCO3 (about 7 gpg) for August 2026.
Rowlett Water Utility page ↗ · Rowlett Annual Water Quality Report – 2025 data (PDF) ↗ · NTMWD Wylie Water Quality Report, August 2026 ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Rowlett homes.
For Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and Atmos Energy customers in Rowlett. 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 Rowlett.
Permits and who issues them
Rowlett requires a permit for any plumbing, HVAC or electrical work, and its fee schedule charges per home water heater. Applications, contractor registration and inspection requests all go through the city's MyGov online portal.
Yes. All contractors must register in MyGov before doing permitted work. They must tell the city within 2 business days if their state license is suspended or revoked (3 business days for other license changes).
City of Rowlett Building Safety (Building Inspections) ↗ · Rowlett Building Safety / Building Permits ↗ · Rowlett Master Fee Schedule (RES-26-05-42R) ↗ · Rowlett 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 Rowlett.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse | 4 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor (delivery), Farmers Electric Cooperative |
| Garland | 5 mi | Required | $88 | Garland Power & Light (GP&L), Oncor (delivery) with retail provider choice |
| Rockwall | 6 mi | Required | $100 | Farmers Electric Cooperative, Competitive retail providers |
| Heath | 7 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric Delivery |
| Murphy | 8 mi | Required | — | Oncor (delivery), Farmers Electric Cooperative |
| Wylie | 8 mi | Required | $50 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Rowlett water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Rowlett?
$75 per home water heater under the city's fee schedule.
Does Rowlett require a permit for plumbing work?
Yes. The city says any plumbing, HVAC or electrical work needs a permit. Only cosmetic work is exempt.
How do I schedule the inspection?
Request it in the MyGov online portal. Rowlett takes no other inspection requests except for after-hours emergencies.
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