Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN DUNWOODY
Dunwoody Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Dunwoody.
Dunwoody needs a permit to swap a water heater: a single-trade 'component' permit, issued at the counter or online on the CentralSquare portal the city started using in August 2025. The 2024 fee schedule sets a $50 minimum for component permits, plus a $25 fee on every new permit. DeKalb County supplies water and Georgia Power supplies power.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Dunwoody Community Development – Permits & Inspections
- Permit fee
- Component permits (not for remodels or new homes) have a $50 minimum, with other fees listed on the permit forms. A $25 fee is added to every new permit (fee schedule approved June 26, 2024).
- Who gets the permit
- The FAQ says a tradesman doing the job needs a state license. First-time applicants upload the contractor's license, business license and photo ID. If someone applies for the license holder, they need an Authorized Permit Agent Form.
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power
- Gas utility
- Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer
- Water
- DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management
- Rebate worth checking
- Home Energy Improvement Program – Heat Pump Water Heater (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1984 (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 Dunwoody averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Dunwoody
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeComponent permits (not for remodels or new homes) have a $50 minimum, with other fees listed on the permit forms. A $25 fee is added to every new permit (fee schedule approved June 26, 2024).. City of Dunwoody Community Development – Permits & Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Dunwoody post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Atlanta Star Plumbing, Estes Services, R.S. Andrews, Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Superior Plumbing, RooterPLUS!. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Dunwoody average is shown.
What can change the price in Dunwoody?
If the electrical service changes, you also need an Electrical Temporary Power Letter with the component permit application.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Dunwoody?
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 Dunwoody 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.
Atlanta Star Plumbing
Lists Dunwoody 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.
AZERPLUMB - Plumbing & Drain
Lists Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody 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.
Also listing Dunwoody: Towne Plumber, RooterPLUS!.
Order: companies based in Dunwoody 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 DUNWOODY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN DUNWOODY
What Dunwoody homes are like.
1984Median year built
44%Built before 1980
56%Owner-occupied
57%Heat with utility gas
51%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1984. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
57% 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 Dunwoody.
New permit portal
Dunwoody switched permits from iWorQ to CentralSquare on August 4, 2025. If you started an application in the old system, contact Community Development to move it over.
Watch for fake city bills
The city warns about scam emails that pretend to come from staff and ask for wire transfers for permit applications. The city says it never uses wire transfers for these.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Dunwoody homes.
Energy
- Electric: Georgia Power
- Gas: Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer
Water
DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management
DeKalb County 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data, PDF) ↗ · Dunwoody – Useful Links (Utilities) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Dunwoody homes.
For Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer customers in Dunwoody. 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 Dunwoody.
Permits and who issues them
Dunwoody's FAQ says water heaters are covered by the plumbing and gas codes and need permits and inspections. Replacing just a water heater uses a single-trade 'component' permit. You can get it at the counter or apply online on the city's CentralSquare portal (used since August 4, 2025). Work can't start until the permit is issued.
Contractors applying in Dunwoody for the first time upload a state license, business license and government photo ID.
City of Dunwoody Community Development – Permits & Inspections ↗ · Dunwoody – Permits & Inspections FAQs (water heater question) ↗ · Dunwoody – Trade Components ↗ · Dunwoody Community Development Fee Schedule (approved 6/26/2024, 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 Dunwoody.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs | 3 mi | Required | $50 | Georgia Power |
| Doraville | 3 mi | Required | $100 | Georgia Power |
| Chamblee | 4 mi | Required | $80 | Georgia Power |
| Peachtree Corners | 5 mi | Required | $250 | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, Sawnee EMC or Walton EMC |
| Brookhaven | 6 mi | Required | $75 | Georgia Power |
| Norcross | 6 mi | Check with city | $30 | Norcross Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Dunwoody water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace my water heater in Dunwoody?
Yes. The city's FAQ says water heaters fall under the plumbing and gas codes, which require permits and inspections. A tradesman doing the job must have a state license.
How much is the permit?
Component permits start at $50, with other fees shown on the permit forms, plus the $25 fee on every new permit (2024 fee schedule).
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