Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SEAGOVILLE
Seagoville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Seagoville.
A home plumbing permit in Seagoville is a flat $75 under the FY 2025-2026 fee schedule, and the city uses the 2024 ICC codes. Plumbers register with the city but pay nothing. Oncor delivers power, and the city's water comes from Dallas-area sources.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Seagoville Permitting Department / Building Official
- Permit fee
- $75 home plumbing permit (FY 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule)
- Electric utility
- Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Seagoville (supply from Dallas sources: Elm Fork Trinity River, Lake Ray Hubbard, Lake Tawakoni and Bachman Lake)
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1992 (median) · 78% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Seagoville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Seagoville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 home plumbing permit (FY 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule). City of Seagoville Permitting Department / Building Official fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Seagoville average is shown.
What can change the price in Seagoville?
Home electrical and mechanical permits are separate, $75 each.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Seagoville?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Dallas
Lists Seagoville 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Dallas
Lists Seagoville 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 Seagoville 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 Seagoville 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 SEAGOVILLE
What Seagoville homes are like.
1992Median year built
36%Built before 1980
78%Owner-occupied
25%Heat with utility gas
78%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1992. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
73% 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 Seagoville.
Newer codes
Seagoville says it uses the 2024 International Code Council codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code, newer than many nearby cities.
No fee for plumbers to register
Seagoville's fee schedule notes that state law bars a city registration fee for plumbing, electrical and mechanical contractors.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Seagoville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose shows only Oncor for ZIP 75159)
- Gas: Atmos Energy
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 75159 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division tariff - Section II, Cities and Counties Served (Mar 2023) ↗
Water
City of Seagoville (supply from Dallas sources: Elm Fork Trinity River, Lake Ray Hubbard, Lake Tawakoni and Bachman Lake)
Seagoville Water Quality Report 2025 (reporting year 2025) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Seagoville homes.
For Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and Atmos Energy customers in Seagoville. 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 Seagoville.
Permits and who issues them
Seagoville's permit department issues building permits, including plumbing, electrical and HVAC, and handles contractor registration. The FY 2025-2026 fee schedule has a flat home plumbing permit. Apply through the city's GovOutreach permit portal.
Yes, contractors register with the city. The fee schedule lists no fee for plumbing, medical gas, fire sprinkler/alarm, electrical or mechanical contractors ('State law prohibits a registration fee'). General contractors and irrigators pay $60 a year.
City of Seagoville Permitting Department / Building Official ↗ · Seagoville Building Permits and Inspections ↗ · Seagoville FY 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule ↗ · Seagoville GovOutreach permit 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 Seagoville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland | 5 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative |
| Balch Springs | 6 mi | Required | $85 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Mesquite | 8 mi | Required | $65 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Forney | 8 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative, Farmers Electric Cooperative |
| Lancaster | 14 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Heath | 15 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric Delivery |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Seagoville water heater questions.
What does a plumbing permit cost in Seagoville?
$75 for a home plumbing permit under the FY 2025-2026 fee schedule.
Which building codes does Seagoville use?
The 2024 International Code Council codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code.
Who do I call with permit questions?
The city's permit line is 972-287-6833.
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