Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN EAST POINT
East Point Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in East Point.
East Point charges $75 plus $20, or $95, for a water heater permit on its May 2026 application, and you apply on the BS&A portal. Homeowners can hold the permit if they file an affidavit. The city runs its own electric utility, East Point Power, and its own water system.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of East Point Planning & Community Development
- Permit fee
- $75 base fee plus $20 for a water heater, so $95 for one water heater. From the May 2026 plumbing permit application.
- Who gets the permit
- The homeowner or a contractor can hold the permit. Homeowners need a tax bill or deed, a filled-out Homeowner's Affidavit and state ID. Contractors need a current business license, state certification if it applies, and state ID.
- Electric utility
- East Point Power (City of East Point)
- Water
- City of East Point Water & Sewer
- Rebate worth checking
- Georgia Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1969 (median) · 44% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 1 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 East Point averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in East Point
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 base fee plus $20 for a water heater, so $95 for one water heater. From the May 2026 plumbing permit application.. City of East Point Planning & Community Development fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no East Point average is shown.
What can change the price in East Point?
The same form charges $2.50 for a thermal expansion device.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in East Point?
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 →
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.
Order: companies based in East Point 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) ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN EAST POINT
What East Point homes are like.
1969Median year built
64%Built before 1980
44%Owner-occupied
45%Heat with utility gas
56%Single-family homes
About 64% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
Only 44% 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 East Point.
City-owned electric
The city owns East Point Power. Billing and new service go through the city's Customer Care. The free UtilityHawk tool lets you track your water and electric use.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies East Point homes.
Energy
- Electric: East Point Power (City of East Point) (Electric utility owned by the city)
Water
City of East Point Water & Sewer
East Point – Water & Sewer ↗ · East Point 2026 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for East Point homes.
For East Point Power (City of East Point) customers in East Point. 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 East Point.
Permits and who issues them
East Point's plumbing permit application (updated May 2026) lists water heaters as their own fee item. All applications go through the BS&A online permit portal. The application says it isn't a permit until fees are paid, and no work is allowed before the permit is issued.
Contractors must show a current business license and state certification (if it applies) on the application.
City of East Point Planning & Community Development ↗ · East Point Plumbing Permit Application (May 2026, PDF) ↗ · East Point – Permits ↗
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 East Point.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park | 2 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $60) | College Park Power (city-owned, MEAG Power member) |
| South Fulton | 7 mi | Required | $75 | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| Atlanta | 7 mi | Required | $150 | Georgia Power |
| Union City | 7 mi | Check with city | $50 | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| Forest Park | 7 mi | Required | — | Georgia Power |
| Riverdale | 8 mi | Required | $80 | Georgia Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
East Point water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in East Point?
$95 for one water heater: a $75 base fee plus $20 for each water heater.
Can I pull the permit myself?
Yes. A homeowner can hold the permit with a tax bill or deed, a Homeowner's Affidavit and state ID.
Who supplies electricity in East Point?
East Point Power, the city's own electric utility.
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