Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CANTON
Canton Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Canton.
Canton requires a permit from Building & Safety Services before you replace any plumbing, gas or electrical system. Apply and book inspections on the city's LAMA portal. If you own and live in the home, you can do your own plumbing work with a notarized day-labor affidavit.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Canton Building & Safety Services
- Who gets the permit
- Canton has a notarized Homeowner (Day Labor) Permit Affidavit for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work. You must own the home, live there (or plan to), act as your own subcontractor, and hire licensed contractors for any part you hand off.
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, Sawnee EMC and Amicalola EMC
- Gas utility
- Atlanta Gas Light delivery; customers choose a marketer
- Water
- City of Canton Water and Sewer Department
- Rebate worth checking
- Home Energy Improvement Program – Heat Pump Water Heater (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2005 (median) · 56% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 12 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 Canton averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Canton
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Canton post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Estes Services, 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 Canton average is shown.
What can change the price in Canton?
The city says these need a permit: adding a new electrical circuit, adding a new plumbing supply or drain line and fixture, and replumbing.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Canton?
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 →
Ace Hardware Home Services Atlanta (North Georgia)
Lists Canton 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.
AZERPLUMB - Plumbing & Drain
Lists Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton 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.
R.S. Andrews
Lists Canton 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.
Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Canton among the areas it serves. Based in Kennesaw.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Water heater replacement 'Starting at $2,349 or as low as $29.99/month'; Atlanta installation cost ranges shown as Low $2,199 / Average $2,500 / High $3,999+ Specials page: Rheem Standard Electric Water Heater $2,399.00 installed; tankless 'Starting At... $4,999.00 Installed' or $49.99/mo; 40-gallon for $29.99/mo installed via Comfort as a Service $89.95 diagnostic fee waived with approved repair.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the BBB entries checked.
Worth knowing Complainants reported install delays, a 37-gallon heater swapped for a 50-gallon, disputed anode/maintenance coverage, and lease terms they said were not explained; Reliable asked for documentation in one case, and a lease complaint and a payoff complaint were later resolved or credited.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Superior Plumbing
Lists Canton 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 Canton 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.
Allatoona Plumbing
Lists Canton among the areas it serves. Based in Acworth.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Also listing Canton: Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), RooterPLUS!.
Order: companies based in Canton 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 CANTON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CANTON
What Canton homes are like.
2005Median year built
13%Built before 1980
56%Owner-occupied
55%Heat with utility gas
68%Single-family homes
About 29% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Canton homes.
Energy
- Electric: Georgia Power (The city lists it as a utility provider)
- Electric: Cobb EMC (The city lists it)
- Electric: Sawnee EMC (On the city's list)
- Electric: Amicalola EMC (The city lists it; your address decides your provider)
- Gas: Atlanta Gas Light delivery; customers choose a marketer (AGL's ZIP lookup lists 30114 and 30115; AGL says service can differ within a ZIP)
Water
City of Canton Water and Sewer Department
Canton – Water and Sewer Department ↗ · Canton – Water Quality Reports (2025 report) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Canton homes.
For Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, Sawnee EMC, Amicalola EMC and Atlanta Gas Light delivery; customers choose a marketer customers in Canton. 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 Canton.
Permits and who issues them
Canton's permit guide says you must get a permit from Building & Safety Services before you install, change, repair, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system. It doesn't mention water heaters by name. Permits and inspections go through the city's LAMA online portal.
To book inspections, contractors, design professionals and homeowners all need a LAMA portal account.
City of Canton Building & Safety Services ↗ · Canton – Building & Safety Services ↗ · Canton – Projects that need a permit (PDF) ↗ · Canton – Online Permitting Portal ↗ · Canton Homeowner Affidavit – Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical (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 Canton.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs | 6 mi | Check with city | $50 | Cobb EMC, Georgia Power |
| Woodstock | 10 mi | Check with city | $30 | Cobb EMC, Sawnee EMC |
| Milton | 12 mi | Check with city | $25 | Sawnee EMC |
| Roswell | 16 mi | Required | $25 | Georgia Power |
| Acworth | 17 mi | Required | $50 | Acworth Power |
| Kennesaw | 17 mi | Check with city | — | Cobb EMC |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Canton water heater questions.
Can I do my own plumbing work in Canton?
Yes, with a notarized Homeowner (Day Labor) Permit Affidavit. You must own and live in the home, and hire licensed contractors for any part of the job you hand off.
How do I book an inspection?
Request every inspection on the LAMA permit portal, or in person at City Hall, 110 Academy Street, Room 219.
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