Andover (Butler County) runs its own Building & Inspections; replacing a water heater needs a permit, priced at $9 plus a $25 issuance fee on the 2026 form.
[1] City of Andover · Building Permit Requirements, Residential[01] Plumber in Andover, KS · 24/7 dispatch lineUpdated
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What we know about Andover.
Sources numbered · checked Oct 2026
Plumbing permitsCity of Andover
Water supplierWichita, RWD #5
Andover homes are supplied by Wichita Water or by Butler Rural Water District #5, so check your bill to see which supplier's notices apply to you. Wichita's water measures 7.6 gpg (130 mg/L), rated hard by the USGS.
[2] City of Andover · Water · City of Wichita · 2026 Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)Homes built before 198016.4%
The median Andover home was built in 2002 and 16.4% were built before 1980, so that share of homes may still have older supply or drain lines.
[3] U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-year 2020-2024, tables B25035/B25034Backflow preventer permit$50
Andover lists a separate $50 Irrigation/Backflow Preventer Permit among its permit types, so a sprinkler or backflow install is permitted work.
[4] City of Andover · Building & Inspections DepartmentWhat we dispatch for in Andover.
Wichita-area prices · final price set by the plumber after diagnosis
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Emergency plumbing
Burst pipe, active leak, no water. Shut the main valve, then call.
$50–$300Trip fee · U.S. guide 2026
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Drain cleaning
Kitchen, bath and main-line clogs, cleared and camera-checked.
$75–$150Simple clog · Wichita plumber
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Water heaters
Repair or replacement, tank or tankless, with the MABCD permit pulled.
$1,000–$2,000+Replacement · Wichita plumber
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Leak detection & repair
Slab, wall and under-sink leaks located before anything is opened.
$150–$300Detection · Wichita plumber
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Sewer line repair
Backups, breaks and root intrusion, scoped on camera before any digging.
$150–$350Camera inspection · Wichita plumber
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Water line repair
Leaks and breaks on the line from the meter to the house, the owner’s side.
$354–$1,696Main water line leak · U.S. guide 2026
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Frozen pipes
Frozen or split pipes thawed and repaired. Keep the faucet open; never use a flame.
$200–$3,000Burst pipe repair · U.S. guide 2026
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Toilet & faucet repair
Running toilets, dripping faucets and fixture swaps, grouped into one visit.
$75–$150Simple repair · Wichita plumber
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Asked in Andover.
Answers checked Oct 2026 · sources under each answer
- Q.01
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Andover?
Yes. Andover's residential permit sheet lists water heater replacement as needing a permit application, and its 2026 plumbing permit form prices a water heater at $9 plus a $25 issuance fee.
Source: City of Andover · Building Permit Requirements, Residential; Plumbing Permit Application 2026 - Q.02
Where does Andover's water come from?
From Wichita and Butler Rural Water District #5, according to the City of Andover; which one serves you depends on your billing account.
Source: City of Andover · Water - Q.03
Does Andover require a permit for a backflow preventer?
Yes. Andover lists an Irrigation/Backflow Preventer Permit at $50.00 among its permit applications.
Source: City of Andover · Building & Inspections Department