Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CANDLER-MCAFEE
Candler-McAfee Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Candler-McAfee.
To replace a water heater in Candler-McAfee, a licensed plumbing contractor files for a DeKalb County plumbing permit, since the area isn't part of any city. The county charges at least $100 for a plumbing permit, plus a $20 technology fee. DeKalb County Watershed Management supplies the water.
Candler-McAfee is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability (Development Services), unincorporated DeKalb
- Permit fee
- The plumbing permit minimum is $100, and a $20 technology fee is added, so one water heater comes to about $120. The schedule lists water heaters at $10 each, under the minimum (last updated 6/8/2026).
- Who gets the permit
- DeKalb's trade permit page says only a licensed plumbing contractor can submit a plumbing permit. We don't know yet if homeowners can pull one (see gaps).
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power and Snapping Shoals EMC or Walton EMC
- 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 1963 (median) · 65% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Candler-McAfee averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Candler-McAfee
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeThe plumbing permit minimum is $100, and a $20 technology fee is added, so one water heater comes to about $120. The schedule lists water heaters at $10 each, under the minimum (last updated 6/8/2026).. DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability (Development Services), unincorporated DeKalb fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Candler-McAfee post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Candler-McAfee average is shown.
What can change the price in Candler-McAfee?
Each gas line adds $25 to a plumbing permit. Any electrical work needs a separate electrical permit ($100 minimum plus a $20 technology fee, with water heaters listed at $8). A vertical gas vent up to 100,000 BTU is $25 on the HVAC schedule.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Candler-McAfee?
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 →
Mr. Plumber (Atlanta)
Lists Candler-McAfee among the areas it serves. Based in Marietta.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day replacement of leaking heaters and technicians who explained the replacement process.
Worth knowing Complainants reported a sulfur smell after a March 2025 install (Mr.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter)
Lists Candler-McAfee among the areas it serves. Based in Norcross.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: 'Save Up to $300 on a New Water Heater' (purchase and installation of qualifying water heater required; residential only; expires 09/30/2026).
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Atlanta)
Lists Candler-McAfee among the areas it serves. Based in Atlanta.
- 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 Candler-McAfee 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 CANDLER-MCAFEE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CANDLER-MCAFEE
What Candler-McAfee homes are like.
1963Median year built
84%Built before 1980
65%Owner-occupied
60%Heat with utility gas
75%Single-family homes
About 84% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 Candler-McAfee.
Charges for re-inspections
DeKalb charges $25 for the first plumbing re-inspection, $50 for the second and $100 for the third or any after.
DeKalb County Development Services Fee Schedule (PDF, last updated 6/8/2026) ↗
Co-op rebates if Georgia Power isn't your utility
Snapping Shoals EMC pays $350 for a heat pump water heater and $200 for switching from gas to electric (at least 50 gallons; terms in effect since Feb. 1, 2023, and may end at any time). Walton EMC pays $200 for a heat pump water heater or for switching from a fossil-fuel heater to electric. You only qualify if one of these co-ops supplies your power.
Snapping Shoals EMC – Energy Efficiency Rebates ↗ · Walton EMC – Residential Rebates ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Candler-McAfee homes.
Energy
- Electric: Georgia Power (Georgia Power covers 155 of Georgia's 159 counties; which company serves you depends on your address)
- Electric: Snapping Shoals EMC or Walton EMC (Each co-op serves part of DeKalb County; your bill shows which one you have)
- Gas: Atlanta Gas Light (delivery) (Gas is bought from a certified marketer; not confirmed for Candler-McAfee)
Georgia PSC – Electric utilities (territory maps; Georgia Power serves 155 of 159 counties) ↗ · Snapping Shoals EMC – homepage (service counties) ↗ · Walton EMC – Residential Rebates ↗
Water
DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management
DeKalb County 2026 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · DeKalb County releases 2026 drinking water quality report (news, June 26, 2026) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Candler-McAfee homes.
For Georgia Power, Snapping Shoals EMC or Walton EMC and Atlanta Gas Light (delivery) customers in Candler-McAfee. 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 Candler-McAfee.
Permits and who issues them
Because Candler-McAfee has no city government, the plumbing permit comes from DeKalb County. The county's fee schedule includes water heaters under plumbing permits. You apply through the county e-Permitting portal and ask for inspections online.
DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability (Development Services), unincorporated DeKalb ↗ · DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability – Permits, Plan Review & Inspections ↗ · DeKalb County Development Services Fee Schedule (PDF, last updated 6/8/2026) ↗
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 Candler-McAfee.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Park | 2 mi | Required (county) | $120 | Georgia Power, Snapping Shoals EMC or Walton EMC |
| Decatur | 3 mi | Required | $60 | Georgia Power |
| Scottdale | 5 mi | Required (county) | $100 | Georgia Power, Snapping Shoals EMC or Walton EMC |
| North Decatur | 6 mi | Required (county) | $100 | Georgia Power |
| Redan | 6 mi | Required (county) | $100 | Georgia Power, Snapping Shoals EMC |
| Clarkston | 6 mi | Required | — | Georgia Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Candler-McAfee water heater questions.
Who issues water heater permits in Candler-McAfee?
DeKalb County, since Candler-McAfee isn't part of a city. Plumbing permits go through the county's Planning & Sustainability department and its e-Permitting portal.
DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability – Permits, Plan Review & Inspections ↗
What will the permit cost?
At least $100 for the plumbing permit, plus the $20 technology fee. The water heater line item is just $10, so replacing one heater costs the minimum.
DeKalb County Development Services Fee Schedule (PDF, last updated 6/8/2026) ↗
Is the water hard here?
We can't say. DeKalb's 2026 water quality report gives no hardness number.
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