[nancyre]

Always check your county permit requirements.

[ryoungs]

Question: several call me OP when answering my thread. That doesn't bother me, but I don't know what it means. Could someone please tell me? Thanks.

[Andyb]

Your house, your choice. Still a free country if we can keep it. Replacement does not require any permits or permission. Good luck!

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by ryoungs

Thanks melpetezrinski-- The quote I got for a new 50 gallon water heater plus expansion unit was $1900. I thought that was quite excessive. Nothing was said about Teco rebates. Personally, I don't see why I need a 50 gallon water heater anyway; I think a 40 gallon one would do quite well. Is there any way to send me the name of the contractor you used without breaking the rules here at Talk of the Villages? I will try to send you a private message through a Talk of the Villages app, but I am not at all sure how that works. There are so many smart-aleck people trolling this site, trying to show how superior they are to mere mortals, that I hesitate to put my email address on here. Perhaps another user can tell me how to communicate with you privately.

Just click on the poster's name on an original post (underlined), and it will give you the option to send a private message.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by ryoungs

I have the skills, tools and ability to do any job that needs doing on my own property, but I don't know what I am allowed to do in The Villages. Apparently, in The Villages a contractor is required for almost every job other than the most basic. Is that right? I do realize contractors must make a living and that property values need protection, but that is not part of my question. I am just asking where the line is between what a skilled person can do himself, and what he is not permitted to do? Is there somewhere I can turn to for this information?

Why not just call where permits are issued instead of getting info that may not help you - plus save time on this site?

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by melpetezrinski

You also might want to check with TECO, if it's gas, to see if their rebate would still apply. That would help with your cost/benefit analysis. I just had a Rheem gas water heater (xg40t06ec36u1) replaced for $950 but received a $350 rebate from TECO. So, $600 net cost to have a new 40 gallon water heater with expansion tank installed by a licensed and insured professional.

They have a list of rebates on their website.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by ryoungs

Thanks melpetezrinski-- The quote I got for a new 50 gallon water heater plus expansion unit was $1900. I thought that was quite excessive. Nothing was said about Teco rebates. Personally, I don't see why I need a 50 gallon water heater anyway; I think a 40 gallon one would do quite well. Is there any way to send me the name of the contractor you used without breaking the rules here at Talk of the Villages? I will try to send you a private message through a Talk of the Villages app, but I am not at all sure how that works. There are so many smart-aleck people trolling this site, trying to show how superior they are to mere mortals, that I hesitate to put my email address on here. Perhaps another user can tell me how to communicate with you privately.

$1,900? You can buy 40-50 gallon water heaters at Home Depot for about $500 to $700.

[JanetMM]

Originally Posted by ryoungs

Question: several call me OP when answering my thread. That doesn't bother me, but I don't know what it means. Could someone please tell me? Thanks.

OP could mean Old Person. But it doesn’t. I have decided, based on context clues, that it means Original Poster.

[Johnsocat]

Rounds, to private message someone, click on their name...

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by JanetMM

OP could mean Old Person. But it doesn’t. I have decided, based on context clues, that it means Original Poster.

You have decided correctly...

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by ryoungs

I have the skills, tools and ability to do any job that needs doing on my own property, but I don't know what I am allowed to do in The Villages. Apparently, in The Villages a contractor is required for almost every job other than the most basic. Is that right? I do realize contractors must make a living and that property values need protection, but that is not part of my question. I am just asking where the line is between what a skilled person can do himself, and what he is not permitted to do? Is there somewhere I can turn to for this information?

Go for it.

[rogerk]

Simple answer is talk to your county buding department for what they require and talk to Architecture Review Committee for exterior changes. Call the district office 352.753.4508 and the will give you the numbers or connect. Of course you can also look in your Villages phone book, the first 40 or 50 pages.

[jparsoneau@aol.com]

Originally Posted by Nucky

I don't know where you live OP but I have a friend in the Historic District that is trying to sell his home and it would have been done already except there was no PERMIT pulled for the Hot Water Heater or The Roof.

It's either do the correct thing now or have a Fire Drill like they are going thru trying to sell the house now. Just call the Town you live in and ask.

Wasn’t able to figure out how to send you a personal message LOL. But I am interested in hearing about your friends house for sale. As I’m looking for 1. if you want to give him my message. My email is jparsoneau@aol.com
Thank you Mike

[DEETAMAC]

Just had mine replaced 4 days ago. Same day service. CPM Plumbing, Wildwood. 40 gallon heater, new expansion tank, up & running.....$1025.00. Try them for an estimate.

[OhioBuckeye]

Yea, I changed a capacitor in my heat pump or air conditioner to save $100.+. But you’re right if a barn yard maintenance man does his own work they might end up hiring a expensive maintenance repairman. I agree with what you said!