Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HIGHLAND
Highland Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Highland.
You need a permit to install or replace a water heater in Highland; the city's permit sheet says so. Apply online through My City Inspector and pay a $45 deposit for a mechanical, plumbing or electrical permit. Power is from Rocky Mountain Power; gas is from Enbridge Gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Highland City Building Division
- Permit fee
- $45 deposit for a Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical permit. The permit and plan check fees are 'as set forth by the International Code Council' (listed as TBD), plus 1% state tax (FY2027 fee schedule adopted June 16, 2026)
- Electric utility
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas utility
- Enbridge Gas Utah
- Water
- Highland City (culinary water)
- Rebate worth checking
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2004 (median) · 92% 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 Highland averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Highland
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$45 deposit for a Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical permit. The permit and plan check fees are 'as set forth by the International Code Council' (listed as TBD), plus 1% state tax (FY2027 fee schedule adopted June 16, 2026). Highland City Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Highland post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Draper, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Provo-Orem, Slate Plumbing (Slate Plumbing and Water Heaters). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Highland average is shown.
What can change the price in Highland?
The same sheet says gas lines, boilers, heating and air conditioning replacements, and electrical, mechanical and plumbing work need permits. Replacing plumbing fixtures does not.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Highland?
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 →
1st American Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists Highland among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a reasonably priced water heater replacement with code corrections that a later home inspector commented on, and a neat tankless installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Draper
Lists Highland among the areas it serves. Based in Draper.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$500 Off' tankless water heater installation, expires 2026-10-31 —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a fast, affordable tankless water heater quote and install, and a flawless same-day water heater exchange.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Republished Google reviewers praised fast arrival, knowledgeable technicians, fair-market quotes and no leaks a year after a tankless installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Llewellyn Plumbing Inc.
Lists Highland among the areas it serves. Based in Spanish Fork.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Provo-Orem
Lists Highland among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Special offers page listed '$250 Off Water Heaters' with an expiration date of 09/01/2026 (expired as of 2026-09-29) —
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Slate Plumbing (Slate Plumbing and Water Heaters)
Lists Highland among the areas it serves. Based in Lehi.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Installed prices incl. permit, haul-away and startup: 40 gal atmospheric $2,100; 50 gal atmospheric $2,250; 40 gal power vent $2,750; 50 gal power vent $2,850; 9 GPM tankless $3,150; 11 GPM tankless $3,450 (gas line upgrades, long vent runs etc. quoted after inspection) —
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Tankless Xperts and Plumbing
Lists Highland among the areas it serves. Based in Eagle Mountain.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Western Heating, Air & Plumbing
Lists Highland among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- 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 Highland 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 HIGHLAND
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HIGHLAND
What Highland homes are like.
2004Median year built
10%Built before 1980
92%Owner-occupied
88%Heat with utility gas
97%Single-family homes
About 30% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
88% 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 Highland.
New codes from July 1, 2026
As of July 1, 2026, the state and Highland adopted the 2021 IRC, 2023 NEC, 2024 IBC and other 2024 codes. Anything submitted after that date must meet them.
Fees for cancelled and repeat inspections
Highland charges $100 for a re-inspection and $65 if you cancel an inspection the same day (FY2027).
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Highland homes.
Energy
- Electric: Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas: Enbridge Gas Utah (The city's page still uses the old Dominion/Questar name)
Water
Highland City (culinary water)
Highland Annual Water Quality Report ↗ · Highland 2024 Water Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Highland homes.
For Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas Utah customers in Highland. 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 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Utah rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Highland.
Permits and who issues them
Highland's 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' sheet says water heater installations and replacements need a permit. You apply, pay and book inspections online through My City Inspector. A permit goes from submitted, to review, to approved/pending payment, and only then can you book inspections.
Highland City Building Division ↗ · Highland 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' (PDF) ↗ · Highland Building Division ↗ · Highland FY2027 Fee Schedule (adopted 6/16/26) ↗
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 Highland.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | 3 mi | Required | $101 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| American Fork | 3 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Lehi | 4 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $23.50) | Lehi City Power (municipal) |
| Pleasant Grove | 5 mi | Required | $75 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Draper | 6 mi | Check with city | $150 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Lindon | 7 mi | Required | $85 | Rocky Mountain Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Highland water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Highland?
Yes. Highland lists installing and replacing a water heater as indoor work that needs a permit.
What does it cost up front?
A $45 deposit for a mechanical, plumbing or electrical permit. The final fee is based on ICC fees, plus a 1% state tax.
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