Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CARTERSVILLE
Cartersville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Cartersville.
You need a permit to replace a water heater in Cartersville; the city's plumbing fee code lists it at $40, and you apply on the OpenGov portal. The city owns the electric, gas and water utilities. Cartersville Electric System gives a $200 rebate for a heat pump water heater.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Cartersville Building Department
- Permit fee
- $40 for a water heater under plumbing permit fees (Sec. 17-82). The city posts this as its '2018 Fee Schedule', so it's old.
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors need a valid Georgia license and a current business license from any Georgia city or county. Plumbing contractors must show both before they get a permit. Homeowners pulling their own permits may not need the business license.
- Electric utility
- Cartersville Electric System
- Gas utility
- Cartersville Gas System
- Water
- City of Cartersville Water Department (Lake Allatoona source)
- Rebate worth checking
- Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate – Heat Pump Water Heater (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1990 (median) · 59% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Cartersville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Cartersville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$40 for a water heater under plumbing permit fees (Sec. 17-82). The city posts this as its '2018 Fee Schedule', so it's old.. City of Cartersville Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Cartersville post water heater prices or specials on their websites: High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc., Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Superior Plumbing, RooterPLUS!. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Cartersville average is shown.
What can change the price in Cartersville?
Homes in historic districts may need a Certificate of Preservation.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Cartersville?
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 Cartersville 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.
High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc.
Lists Cartersville 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.
Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Cartersville 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 Cartersville 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.
Allatoona Plumbing
Lists Cartersville 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.
RooterPLUS!
Lists Cartersville 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 Cartersville 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 CARTERSVILLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CARTERSVILLE
What Cartersville homes are like.
1990Median year built
33%Built before 1980
59%Owner-occupied
42%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1990. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
56% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
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 Cartersville.
Gas builder incentives only cover new service
Cartersville Gas System and Southern Natural Gas pay builders $100 for one gas water heater ($150 for two) when the meter is installed. These are for new gas service, not replacements.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Cartersville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Cartersville Electric System (Owned by the city; serves customers on its lines)
- Gas: Cartersville Gas System (Gas utility owned by the city)
Cartersville – Electric System ↗ · Cartersville – Gas System ↗
Water
City of Cartersville Water Department (Lake Allatoona source)
Cartersville – Water Department ↗ · Cartersville 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Cartersville homes.
For Cartersville Electric System and Cartersville Gas System customers in Cartersville. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate – Heat Pump Water Heater ↗ActiveFor single-family homes on Cartersville Electric System: $200 for an Energy Star heat pump water heater and $10 for a water heater blanket (R-6 or higher).
- 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 Cartersville.
Permits and who issues them
Cartersville's plumbing fee code lists a $40 water heater permit. Every permit and application is filed online on the city's OpenGov portal. The Building Official and Fire Marshal review plans, and every city department involved signs off before the permit is issued.
Specialty contractors need a state license and a current business license from a Georgia city or county.
City of Cartersville Building Department ↗ · Cartersville – Building Department ↗ · Cartersville 2018 Fee Schedule (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 Cartersville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acworth | 10 mi | Required | $50 | Acworth Power |
| Kennesaw | 14 mi | Check with city | — | Cobb EMC |
| Woodstock | 17 mi | Check with city | $30 | Cobb EMC, Sawnee EMC |
| Dallas | 17 mi | Check with city | $5 | GreyStone Power, Georgia Power |
| Holly Springs | 18 mi | Check with city | $50 | Cobb EMC, Georgia Power |
| Canton | 19 mi | Check with city | — | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, Sawnee EMC, Amicalola EMC |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cartersville water heater questions.
Can I get a rebate for a heat pump water heater in Cartersville?
Yes. Cartersville Electric System pays $200 for an Energy Star heat pump water heater in a single-family home it serves. Apply within 60 days of buying it.
How much is the water heater permit?
$40 under the city's plumbing permit fees, which it posts as the 2018 fee schedule.
Who supplies gas in Cartersville?
Cartersville Gas System, which the city owns.
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