Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ALPHARETTA
Alpharetta Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Alpharetta.
Alpharetta needs only a plumbing permit to replace a water heater, with no building permit. It's $25 per heater, but the $50 minimum applies, and homeowners can pull the permit for their own home. Water comes from Fulton County's North Fulton system. Sawnee EMC members can get a $200 credit for a heat pump water heater.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Alpharetta Community Development – Inspection & Code Enforcement
- Permit fee
- $25 for each water heater on the plumbing permit application. The minimum permit fee is $50, so replacing one heater costs $50 (application revised 2022).
- Who gets the permit
- Only licensed trade contractors can get these permits. The exception: a homeowner doing their own work on the home they live in can get their own permit.
- Electric utility
- Sawnee EMC
- Water
- Fulton County Department of Public Works (North Fulton system)
- Rebate worth checking
- Electric Hybrid (Heat Pump) Water Heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1996 (median) · 65% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 18 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 Alpharetta averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Alpharetta
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$25 for each water heater on the plumbing permit application. The minimum permit fee is $50, so replacing one heater costs $50 (application revised 2022).. City of Alpharetta Community Development – Inspection & Code Enforcement fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price8 of the companies listed for Alpharetta post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Atlanta Star Plumbing, Estes Services, High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc., R.S. Andrews, Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Superior Plumbing, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), RooterPLUS!. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Alpharetta average is shown.
What can change the price in Alpharetta?
Fuel gas outlets cost $5 each on the application. If a heater is replaced after hours in an emergency, the installer still has to get the permit the next business day.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Alpharetta?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Alpharetta
Lists Alpharetta among the areas it serves. Based in Alpharetta.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Ace Hardware Home Services Atlanta (North Georgia)
Lists Alpharetta among the areas it serves. Based in Marietta.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a tankless job, a quick replacement of a leaking heater, and a technician who explained gas and electric options.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Atlanta Star Plumbing
Lists Alpharetta among the areas it serves. Based in Smyrna.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$100 OFF Water Heater Replacement' (mention when booking; offers cannot be combined); also $25 off for first-time customers.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick, same-day response, no upsell pressure and repairs completed from parts on the truck.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
AZERPLUMB - Plumbing & Drain
Lists Alpharetta among the areas it serves. Based in Cumming.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a tankless installation explained step by step and a careful Navien tankless service visit.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Lists Alpharetta among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The reviewer reported that a county inspector said the new water heater installation was done well.
Worth knowing The same reviewer was concerned by the inspector's implication about earlier installs; Casteel replied that a manager would review the installation history with the customer.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Estes Services
Lists Alpharetta among the areas it serves. Based in Atlanta.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupons: '$250 OFF Tankless Water Heater Installation. Same-Day Installation' and 'Free Water Heater Estimates'
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A company-hosted testimonial mentions satisfaction with Estes replacing a water heater as part of years of service.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Garner Plumbing Services
Lists Alpharetta among the areas it serves. Based in Winder.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A Yelp reviewer praised professional advice, no upselling and reasonable quotes on a new water heater installation.
Worth knowing A 2019 Yelp reviewer said a water heater install booked two weeks ahead fell through on the day.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc.
Lists Alpharetta among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: '$250 OFF tankless water heater installation' (not valid with other offers); also '10% off up to $100' and '$150 off' general coupons.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a same-day replacement with a leak pan, shutoff and monitor added, and a prompt, well-stocked warranty repair visit.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer said the diagnosis report led their home warranty to deny a replacement; the company said the warranty required the temperature to be recorded.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a clean, well-explained water heater replacement and satisfactory tankless installations.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said a spigot was disconnected during a water heater job and the company declined to fix it for free (unanswered).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised informative service while without a functioning water heater.
Worth knowing A reviewer disputed paying $207 for a tankless visit, saying the technician then said the unit could not be repaired because parts were unavailable, despite a 'free quote' claim on the website.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Also listing Alpharetta: R.S. Andrews, Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Superior Plumbing, Towne Plumber, Allatoona Plumbing, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Alpharetta, RooterPLUS!.
Order: companies based in Alpharetta 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. Georgia plumbing license lookup (GOALS licensee search) ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ALPHARETTA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ALPHARETTA
What Alpharetta homes are like.
1996Median year built
8%Built before 1980
65%Owner-occupied
60%Heat with utility gas
67%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1996. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
60% 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 Alpharetta.
Emergency jobs still need a permit
If your heater is replaced at night or on a weekend, Alpharetta still requires a subcontractor permit. The installer has to get it during permit hours on the next business day.
Alpharetta Residential Building Permitting Procedures (PDF) ↗
Inspections: call in the morning only
Call 678-297-6080 between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. on the day you want the inspection. The city won't take requests at any other time.
Drought declaration
Fulton County's 2026 water quality report says the Georgia Environmental Protection Division declared a Level 1 drought on April 27, 2026.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Alpharetta homes.
Energy
- Electric: Sawnee EMC (Sawnee serves part of Fulton County, as far south as the Chattahoochee River at GA 400. Your address decides which company serves you)
Water
Fulton County Department of Public Works (North Fulton system)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Alpharetta homes.
For Sawnee EMC customers in Alpharetta. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Electric Hybrid (Heat Pump) Water Heater rebate ↗ActiveA one-time $200 bill credit when you replace your water heater with a new heat pump water heater.
- Georgia Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) ↗ClosedGeorgia's IRA-funded HEAR point-of-sale rebates for heat pump water heaters and other electric appliances are not accepting new applications; project submissions are paused until further notice.
- Georgia Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) ↗ActiveWhole-home efficiency rebates sized by household income (AMI) and modeled energy savings; the site says households can get up to $16,000 combined across Georgia's home energy rebate programs.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Georgia rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Alpharetta.
Permits and who issues them
In Alpharetta a water heater replacement needs a plumbing (subcontractor) permit on its own, and no building permit. The city's rules list water heater work as a usual example of this kind of permit. Apply on the city's online permit portal. To get an inspection, call 678-297-6080 between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. on the day you want it.
The plumbing application asks for the plumber's business registration number and their Georgia plumbing card number and class.
City of Alpharetta Community Development – Inspection & Code Enforcement ↗ · Alpharetta – Trade Permits ↗ · Alpharetta – Construction & Inspections ↗ · Alpharetta Plumbing Permit Application (PDF, revised 2022) ↗ · Alpharetta Residential Building Permitting Procedures (PDF) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Georgia plumbing license lookup (GOALS licensee search) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Georgia licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Alpharetta.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $6.50) | Georgia Power, Sawnee EMC |
| Roswell | 5 mi | Required | $25 | Georgia Power |
| Milton | 6 mi | Check with city | $25 | Sawnee EMC |
| Peachtree Corners | 8 mi | Required | $250 | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, Sawnee EMC or Walton EMC |
| Duluth | 8 mi | Check with city | — | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC |
| Dunwoody | 9 mi | Required | $50 | Georgia Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Alpharetta water heater questions.
Do I need a building permit to replace a water heater in Alpharetta?
No. A plumbing permit on its own covers it. The city lists water heater work as a usual example of that kind of permit.
Alpharetta Residential Building Permitting Procedures (PDF) ↗
How much is the permit?
$25 per water heater, but the minimum permit fee is $50. So one replacement costs $50.
Can I get a rebate in Alpharetta?
If you're a Sawnee EMC member, you can get a one-time $200 bill credit for replacing your water heater with a heat pump water heater in 2026.
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