Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SOUTHLAKE
Southlake Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Southlake.
In Southlake, you apply for a water heater permit online. A plumbing permit is $100 in 2026, and replacements are inspected from photos you upload. Power comes from Oncor or Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Atmos Energy supplies gas, and water is bought from Fort Worth.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Southlake Building Inspections (Planning & Development Services)
- Permit fee
- $100 plumbing permit (2026 Municipal Fee Schedule)
- Who gets the permit
- Registered contractors, or a homeowner with a homestead exemption who signs the city's Homeowner's Affidavit for the plumbing work.
- Electric utility
- Oncor and Tri-County Electric Cooperative
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- Southlake Water Utilities (water purchased from the City of Fort Worth)
- Rebate worth checking
- Energy Star Certified Product Rebate (Unclear)
- Typical home
- Built 1997 (median) · 95% 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 Southlake averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Southlake
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$100 plumbing permit (2026 Municipal Fee Schedule). City of Southlake Building Inspections (Planning & Development Services) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Southlake post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Southlake average is shown.
What can change the price in Southlake?
A tankless install that needs new gas piping doesn't need an air test of the whole gas system unless the new work has more than four fittings.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Southlake?
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 →
Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical
Lists Southlake 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.
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric
Lists Southlake 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 Southlake 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 Southlake 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 Southlake 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 Southlake 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 Fort Worth
Lists Southlake 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 Southlake 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 Southlake 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 SOUTHLAKE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SOUTHLAKE
What Southlake homes are like.
1997Median year built
5%Built before 1980
95%Owner-occupied
72%Heat with utility gas
96%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1997. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
72% 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 Southlake.
Inspections by photo
Southlake books water heater inspections online once you've uploaded photos, including the vent at the roof, the gas connection with sediment trap and, for electric heaters, the breaker size. In-person morning and afternoon inspections are only for emergencies in occupied homes.
Garage and pan rules
An electric water heater on a garage floor can be replaced where it sits, with no new platform. Gas heaters must be on a platform at least 18 inches high. A heater inside the home without a pan needs a new pan plus an alarm or automatic shutoff.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Southlake homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (Serves some parts of Southlake)
- Electric: Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Serves the other parts of Southlake)
- Gas: Atmos Energy
Water
Southlake Water Utilities (water purchased from the City of Fort Worth)
Southlake Water Quality ↗ · Southlake Water Quality Report for 2025 data ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Southlake homes.
For Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative and Atmos Energy customers in Southlake. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Energy Star Certified Product Rebate ↗UnclearTri-County members in Southlake can get a bill credit of up to $50 for a new Energy Star certified product (up to two per account through 2026).
- 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 Southlake.
Permits and who issues them
Southlake publishes water heater replacement guidelines and takes all permit applications online through EnerGov Self-Service. You request the inspection online after uploading the required photos: the heater and its clearances, the vent, the gas connection with sediment trap, the electrical connection and breaker size, and the house address.
Yes. Trade contractors with a current state license register in the online permit system. General contractors pay $100 a year.
City of Southlake Building Inspections (Planning & Development Services) ↗ · Southlake Construction Information ↗ · Southlake Guidelines for Water Heater Replacement (June 2025) ↗ · Southlake 2026 Municipal Fee Schedule ↗ · Southlake Building Inspections ↗ · Southlake Homeowner's Affidavit ↗
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 Southlake.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trophy Club | 3 mi | Required | $85 | Oncor |
| Colleyville | 4 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
| Grapevine | 4 mi | Required | $37 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Keller | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
| Flower Mound | 6 mi | Required | $60 | Oncor, CoServ |
| Roanoke | 6 mi | Required | — | Oncor (delivery) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Southlake water heater questions.
How are water heater inspections done in Southlake?
After the permit is issued, upload the required photos and request the inspection online. In-person visits are only for emergencies in occupied homes.
What does a plumbing permit cost?
$100 under the 2026 Municipal Fee Schedule.
Does a garage water heater have to be raised?
Gas heaters must be at least 18 inches off the floor. An electric heater on the garage floor can be replaced where it is.
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