Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN COLLEGE PARK
College Park Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in College Park.
College Park issues its own plumbing permits through SagesGov. Fees depend on the value of the job and start at $60. The city has its own electric utility, College Park Power, and its own water lines, with most of the water bought from East Point.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of College Park Department of Building and Inspections
- Permit fee
- Based on job value: $60 minimum for work worth $1–$500. $63.50 for the first $500 plus $3.50 for each extra $100, up to $2,000. $112.50 for the first $2,000 plus $14 for each extra $1,000, up to $25,000 (fee slides last saved February 2019).
- Electric utility
- College Park Power (city-owned, MEAG Power member)
- Water
- City of College Park Water & Sewer Division (about 83% of 2025 supply from the City of East Point system, plus water bought from Clayton County Water Authority)
- Rebate worth checking
- Georgia Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1972 (median) · 22% 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 College Park averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in College Park
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value: $60 minimum for work worth $1–$500. $63.50 for the first $500 plus $3.50 for each extra $100, up to $2,000. $112.50 for the first $2,000 plus $14 for each extra $1,000, up to $25,000 (fee slides last saved February 2019).. City of College Park Department of Building and Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for College Park post water heater prices or specials on their websites: High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc., Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no College Park average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in College Park?
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 →
High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc.
Lists College Park 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 College Park 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.
Order: companies based in College Park 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 COLLEGE PARK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN COLLEGE PARK
What College Park homes are like.
1972Median year built
71%Built before 1980
22%Owner-occupied
41%Heat with utility gas
30%Single-family homes
About 71% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
57% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
Only 22% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters should ask the landlord or property manager; replacing the heater is usually the owner’s decision.
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 College Park.
2024 codes now in effect
The city says Georgia's 2024 IRC, IPC, IMC and IFGC, and the 2026 Georgia changes to the 2023 NEC, took effect January 1, 2026.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies College Park homes.
Energy
- Electric: College Park Power (city-owned, MEAG Power member) (Some addresses may get Georgia Power instead)
Water
City of College Park Water & Sewer Division (about 83% of 2025 supply from the City of East Point system, plus water bought from Clayton County Water Authority)
City of College Park – Water & Sewer ↗ · College Park 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for College Park homes.
For College Park Power (city-owned, MEAG Power member) customers in College Park. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 College Park.
Permits and who issues them
College Park issues its own building, electrical, HVAC and plumbing permits through SagesGov, which handles online plan review, permits and inspections from a phone.
City of College Park Department of Building and Inspections ↗ · City of College Park – Building & Inspections ↗ · City of College Park – New Permit Fees (PowerPoint, last saved Feb. 2019) ↗
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 College Park.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Point | 2 mi | Required | $75 | East Point Power (City of East Point) |
| Riverdale | 6 mi | Required | $80 | Georgia Power |
| Forest Park | 6 mi | Required | — | Georgia Power |
| Union City | 7 mi | Check with city | $50 | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| South Fulton | 7 mi | Required | $75 | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| Atlanta | 9 mi | Required | $150 | Georgia Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
College Park water heater questions.
How much is a plumbing permit in College Park?
It depends on the job's value: $60 up to $500, then $63.50 plus $3.50 per $100 up to $2,000, then $112.50 plus $14 per $1,000. The schedule was last updated in 2019.
City of College Park – New Permit Fees (PowerPoint, last saved Feb. 2019) ↗
Who supplies electricity in College Park?
College Park Power, the city's own electric utility.
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