Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN GRANTSVILLE
Grantsville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Grantsville.
Grantsville charges a flat $151.50 to permit a water heater change-out. That covers processing and inspections, and you apply on the city's iWorQ portal. Water comes from six city wells. Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas are the energy companies.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Grantsville City Building Department
- Permit fee
- $151.50 base fee, which covers processing and on-site inspections for a furnace or water heater change-out (city Building FAQ, undated).
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor, or the owner using the city's Owner Builder Certification Agreement.
- Electric utility
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas utility
- Enbridge Gas Utah
- Water
- Grantsville City (groundwater from 6 wells)
- Rebate worth checking
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1999 (median) · 85% 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 Grantsville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Grantsville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$151.50 base fee, which covers processing and on-site inspections for a furnace or water heater change-out (city Building FAQ, undated).. Grantsville City Building Department 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 Grantsville average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Grantsville?
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 →
BDL Plumbing
Lists Grantsville among the areas it serves. Based in Grantsville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Scott Hale Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air
Lists Grantsville among the areas it serves. Based in Murray.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said Scott Hale installed a $4,428 water heater expecting 12 months at 0% and then tried to arrange financing afterward on terms he had not agreed to, and threatened a lien; Scott Hale said the customer accepted the quote on a recorded line, the card on file was declined, and he had not paid.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Abbott Plumbing & Drain
Lists Grantsville among the areas it serves. Based in Tooele.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Grantsville 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. Utah DOPL license lookup ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING GRANTSVILLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN GRANTSVILLE
What Grantsville homes are like.
1999Median year built
25%Built before 1980
85%Owner-occupied
73%Heat with utility gas
85%Single-family homes
About 33% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
73% 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 Grantsville.
One flat fee includes inspections
The $151.50 base fee pays for processing and the on-site inspections on a water heater change-out. A reroof or window replacement costs the same.
Well water
Grantsville City gets its water from six wells. The 2025 report lists total dissolved solids of 344–508 ppm but gives no hardness number.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Grantsville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas: Enbridge Gas Utah
Utah UGRC Electric Service Areas ↗ · Enbridge Gas construction services contacts by city ↗
Water
Grantsville City (groundwater from 6 wells)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Grantsville homes.
For Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas Utah customers in Grantsville. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) ↗Active$350 customer rebate for a qualified heat pump water heater (all tiers), any tank size; trade ally incentives are also available.
- ThermWise Appliance Rebates – Water Heating ↗Active$100 for an ENERGY STAR gas storage water heater, $300 for an ENERGY STAR gas tankless, $350 for an ENERGY STAR condensing gas storage or a hybrid gas water heater (0.90 TE/EF or higher), $750 for a combined space/water heater (over 95% AFUE), and $50 for a smart water heater controller.
- Utah Home Energy Rebates (HER: HOMES and HEAR) ↗Not launchedUtah's federally funded home energy rebate program is on hold until further notice: DOE has not approved Utah's December 2024 application, so no rebates are available.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Utah rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Grantsville.
Permits and who issues them
Grantsville's Building FAQ says its base permit covers furnace and water heater change-outs. Apply and book inspections on the city's iWorQ permit portal. The building office is in the Public Works building at 336 West Main Street (435-884-1691).
Grantsville City Building Department ↗ · Grantsville Building FAQ ↗ · Grantsville Building ↗ · Grantsville Building Checklists & Forms ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Utah DOPL license lookup ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Utah licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Grantsville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stansbury Park | 9 mi | Required (county) | By job value | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Tooele | 10 mi | Required | $50 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Magna | 18 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Kearns | 24 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| West Jordan | 25 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| West Valley City | 25 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Grantsville water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Grantsville?
The Building FAQ lists a $151.50 base fee for furnace and water heater change-outs, inspections included.
Can I get the permit as a homeowner?
Yes. If you act as your own contractor, Grantsville has an Owner Builder Certification Agreement for you to sign.
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