Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SEGUIN
Seguin Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Seguin.
A water heater permit in Seguin is one of the cheapest in the region: a $25 plumbing base fee plus $2.50 per water heater. The city runs its own power system (buying its electricity from CPS Energy), GVEC serves parts of the area, and CenterPoint supplies natural gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Seguin Planning & Codes, Permits & Inspections
- Permit fee
- $25 plumbing base permit fee plus $2.50 per water heater and/or vent ($27.50). A gas water heater may also need a gas permit ($25 base plus $2.50 per water heater inspected). Re-inspection is $100. (City code Appendix C, current Municode edition.)
- Who gets the permit
- Everyone registers in the portal. Contractors upload proof of liability insurance and their state license and/or government ID. The permit page doesn't give rules for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- City of Seguin Electric Department and Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC)
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Seguin Water & Wastewater; Springs Hill Water Supply Corporation serves some areas
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1990 (median) · 65% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Seguin averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Seguin
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$25 plumbing base permit fee plus $2.50 per water heater and/or vent ($27.50). A gas water heater may also need a gas permit ($25 base plus $2.50 per water heater inspected). Re-inspection is $100. (City code Appendix C, current Municode edition.). City of Seguin Planning & Codes, Permits & Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Seguin post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing (San Antonio), Jon Wayne Service Company, Mr. Plumber (San Antonio). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Seguin average is shown.
What can change the price in Seguin?
Installing, changing or repairing water piping adds $8. A gas piping inspection is $5 for one to four outlets. Properties in the downtown historic district don't pay permit fees. We didn't find other triggers.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Seguin?
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 →
Aramendia Plumbing, Heating and Air (Service Experts San Antonio)
Lists Seguin among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised prompt, professional replacements with the tank on the truck, and reliable service on an outdoor gas tankless unit.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said Aramendia recommended $3,400 and $4,000 replacements for heaters another plumber then got working (2025, 2024).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing (San Antonio)
Lists Seguin among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Specials on water heater page: 'Save 10% off a brand new tankless water heater'; '$599 Water Heater Renewal Special' (relief valve check, flush, anode rod and drain valve replacement); '$129 Plumbing Rejuuuvenation' tank flush with plumbing inspection; 5% discounts for first responders, seniors 65+ and military/veterans.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised tankless conversions, quick repairs and well-explained options on water heater visits.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said a tankless water heater failed daily for five days after technicians had trouble programming it, and objected to what they described as a $21,000 overpayment.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Jon Wayne Service Company
Lists Seguin among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Tank water heater installation 'you can expect it to start at $2,372' (estimate; varies). Coupon page: 'Get a Free Water Heater Included When You Purchase Qualifying Systems'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised professional installation and maintenance, and one said the technician advised that a 20-year-old heater could keep running.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said Jon Wayne would not work with a manufacturer's warranty on a heater it had installed (2026), quoted $2,400 to install a customer-supplied heater (2020), and pushed a roughly $8,000 tankless system during a pump repair (2019).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Plumber (San Antonio)
Lists Seguin among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: 'For Limited Time: Take $250* Off a New Tankless Water Heater OR Get $150 Off* a New Tank Water Heater' (*restrictions apply).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a technician who installed a new water heater and water softener.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (San Antonio)
Lists Seguin among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a technician's advice on a water heater problem and fast after-hours help with a leaking expansion tank.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers raised a 2026 permit delay that left them without hot water, a 2016 installation another plumber said would fail inspection, and a $587 pressure-valve charge.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Order: companies based in Seguin 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 SEGUIN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SEGUIN
What Seguin homes are like.
1990Median year built
39%Built before 1980
65%Owner-occupied
23%Heat with utility gas
72%Single-family homes
About 26% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
75% 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 Seguin.
City-owned power system
Seguin owns its power lines and buys its electricity from CPS Energy. GVEC also serves the area, so check which one serves your address.
City of Seguin Electric ↗ · Seguin EDC: Infrastructure and Utilities ↗
No permit fees in the downtown historic district
Plumbing permits for properties in the downtown historic district don't pay permit fees (re-inspection fees still apply).
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Seguin homes.
Energy
- Electric: City of Seguin Electric Department (City-owned power lines; buys its power from CPS Energy)
- Electric: Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) (Serves parts of the Seguin area)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (Natural gas inside the City of Seguin)
City of Seguin Electric ↗ · Seguin EDC: Infrastructure and Utilities ↗
Water
City of Seguin Water & Wastewater; Springs Hill Water Supply Corporation serves some areas
Seguin Utilities ↗ · Seguin 2025 Water Quality Report ↗ · Seguin EDC: Infrastructure and Utilities ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Seguin homes.
For City of Seguin Electric Department, Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) and CenterPoint Energy customers in Seguin. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive ↗ActiveIncentive for replacing an existing electric storage water heater with an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater.
- 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 Seguin.
Permits and who issues them
Seguin's plumbing fee table has a charge for each water heater and/or vent. All permits and registration go through the city's Development Services Portal (CSS): make an account, apply for a license (contractors), then apply for the right permit type.
Yes. Contractors apply for a license in the portal with insurance and state license. The fee schedule lists a $100 yearly contractor's registration fee (section 18-27).
City of Seguin Planning & Codes, Permits & Inspections ↗ · Seguin Permits (Development Services Portal) ↗ · Seguin Code Appendix C fee schedule (Municode) ↗
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 Seguin.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels | 12 mi | Required | $15 | New Braunfels Utilities (NBU), Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), Pedernales Electric Cooperative |
| Cibolo | 15 mi | Required | $75 | Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) |
| Schertz | 17 mi | Required | $60 | Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), CPS Energy, New Braunfels Utilities |
| San Marcos | 20 mi | Required | $63 | SMTX Utilities (City of San Marcos Electric Utility) |
| Universal City | 21 mi | Required | $110 | CPS Energy, GVEC |
| Selma | 21 mi | Required | $75 | CPS Energy, GVEC, Reliant Energy (Entex) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Seguin water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Seguin?
The plumbing base fee is $25 plus $2.50 per water heater and/or vent. Gas work can add a gas permit.
How do I apply?
Register in the Development Services Portal (CSS), apply for a contractor license if you're a contractor, then apply for the plumbing permit.
Who provides gas in Seguin?
CenterPoint Energy supplies natural gas in the city.
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