Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BROOKHAVEN
Brookhaven Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Brookhaven.
Yes, Brookhaven requires a permit and inspections to replace a water heater, says the city's building FAQ. A trade permit on its own is a flat $75. Homeowners can do their own work with a notarized affidavit; anyone you hire needs a state license. Georgia Power, Atlanta Gas Light and DeKalb County water serve the city.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Brookhaven Community Development – Building Permitting
- Permit fee
- A flat $75 for a trade permit on its own (fee schedule in effect since October 7, 2023).
- Who gets the permit
- Usually you need a Georgia contractor's license. A homeowner working on their own home can use a notarized Homeowner Affidavit instead.
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power
- Gas utility
- Atlanta Gas Light (delivery)
- Water
- DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management
- Rebate worth checking
- Home Energy Improvement Program – Heat Pump Water Heater (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1994 (median) · 53% 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 Brookhaven averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Brookhaven
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeA flat $75 for a trade permit on its own (fee schedule in effect since October 7, 2023).. City of Brookhaven Community Development – Building Permitting fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Brookhaven post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Atlanta Star Plumbing, Estes Services, R.S. Andrews, Superior Plumbing, RooterPLUS!. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Brookhaven average is shown.
What can change the price in Brookhaven?
A safety inspection for gas or electric service costs $75 on the fee schedule. The FAQ points out that water heaters fall under both the plumbing and gas codes.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Brookhaven?
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 →
Atlanta Star Plumbing
Lists Brookhaven 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.
Estes Services
Lists Brookhaven 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.
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.
R.S. Andrews
Lists Brookhaven among the areas it serves. Based in Peachtree Corners.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$100 Off Water Heater Installation' (cannot be combined; valid normal business hours M-F; expires Oct 31, 2026).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a tankless installation that stayed on the promised timeline and technicians who reviewed the contract and water heater care.
Worth knowing BBB complainants disputed a repair that preceded a full replacement (RS Andrews refunded $453 but not a separate $600 charge; answered), a flush visit the customer said left a valve open (answered; company said it reached an agreement), and a $7,135 two-heater price (resolved with a $951 refund).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Superior Plumbing
Lists Brookhaven among the areas it serves. Based in Kennesaw.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$25 OFF — Save $25 on Water Heaters'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A reviewer disputed $89.50 dispatch and $478.68 labor charges for a valve replacement on a 2018 Superior-installed heater; Superior replied that its own parts-and-labor warranty is one year and the manufacturer's 10-year warranty is parts only.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Towne Plumber
Lists Brookhaven among the areas it serves. Based in Woodstock.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised next-day or late-night response, clear explanations and competitive pricing on water heater replacements.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
RooterPLUS!
Lists Brookhaven among the areas it serves. Based in Cumming.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$250 Off Any Tankless Water Heater' also $50 off and $25 off general coupons.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Brookhaven 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 BROOKHAVEN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BROOKHAVEN
What Brookhaven homes are like.
1994Median year built
30%Built before 1980
53%Owner-occupied
53%Heat with utility gas
49%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1994. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Brookhaven.
If you fail an inspection
The first re-inspection costs $50 and each one after that costs $100, paid up front. Doing the work without a permit doubles the permit fee.
Brookhaven Community Development Fee Schedule (PDF, effective Oct. 7, 2023) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Brookhaven homes.
Energy
- Electric: Georgia Power (The city lists it for emergencies)
- Gas: Atlanta Gas Light (delivery) (The city lists it; you buy gas from a certified marketer)
Water
DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management
Brookhaven – Emergency Utility Contact Information ↗ · DeKalb County 2026 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Brookhaven homes.
For Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light (delivery) customers in Brookhaven. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Home Energy Improvement Program – Heat Pump Water Heater ↗ActiveUp to $800 back on a heat pump water heater; up to $500 for a combination heat pump water/space heating system and up to $250 for a solar water heater.
- Residential Water Heater Energy Efficiency Rebate ↗Active2026 program: $200 for a gas storage tank water heater at 0.82 UEF or higher, $200 for a condensing tank at 0.90 TE or higher, or $300 for a gas tankless at 0.87 UEF or higher, replacing an existing gas water heater below 0.82 UEF.
- Conversion Rebate – Water Heater ↗Active$400 for converting an electric or propane water heater to a natural gas tank water heater, or $500 for converting to a natural gas tankless 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 Brookhaven.
Permits and who issues them
Brookhaven's FAQ says water heaters are covered by the plumbing and gas codes, so they need a permit and inspections. Apply, pay and book inspections online on the Brookhaven Project Portal.
The city posts a Contractor Registration Form with its building permit documents.
City of Brookhaven Community Development – Building Permitting ↗ · Brookhaven FAQ – Do I need a permit to replace my water heater? ↗ · Brookhaven – Building Permits ↗ · Brookhaven Community Development Fee Schedule (PDF, effective Oct. 7, 2023) ↗
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 Brookhaven.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamblee | 2 mi | Required | $80 | Georgia Power |
| North Decatur | 5 mi | Required (county) | $100 | Georgia Power |
| Doraville | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Georgia Power |
| Sandy Springs | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Georgia Power |
| Dunwoody | 6 mi | Required | $50 | Georgia Power |
| Scottdale | 6 mi | Required (county) | $100 | Georgia Power, Snapping Shoals EMC or Walton EMC |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Brookhaven water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Brookhaven?
Yes. The city's FAQ says water heaters are covered by the plumbing and gas codes and need permits and inspections.
Brookhaven FAQ – Do I need a permit to replace my water heater? ↗
How much is the permit?
A flat $75 for a trade permit on its own, under the fee schedule in effect since October 7, 2023.
Brookhaven Community Development Fee Schedule (PDF, effective Oct. 7, 2023) ↗
Can I replace it myself?
Yes, if it's your own home. Instead of a contractor's license, you use a notarized Homeowner Affidavit.
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