Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FAIRBURN
Fairburn Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Fairburn.
Yes, you need a permit in Fairburn. It costs $80 plus $5 for each $1,000 of the job's value, and the plumbing application has a box to tick for a water heater. The city sells you electricity and water itself, and it buys that water from the City of Atlanta.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Fairburn Building Division
- Permit fee
- For electrical, plumbing and HVAC work: $80, plus $5 for every $1,000 of the job's value (or part of it). Source: the Resolution 2023-01 fee schedule.
- Who gets the permit
- To get a trade permit you need a signed affidavit, a current business license, a state tradesman certification card and a photo ID.
- Electric utility
- Fairburn Utilities (city electric)
- Water
- City of Fairburn Water Division (water purchased from the City of Atlanta, Chattahoochee River source)
- Rebate worth checking
- Georgia Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2004 (median) · 64% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Fairburn averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Fairburn
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeFor electrical, plumbing and HVAC work: $80, plus $5 for every $1,000 of the job's value (or part of it). Source: the Resolution 2023-01 fee schedule.. City of Fairburn Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Fairburn post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Fairburn average is shown.
What can change the price in Fairburn?
Gas service and new gas lines are listed as separate kinds of work on the same application.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Fairburn?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fayette County and Coweta County
Lists Fairburn among the areas it serves. Based in Tyrone.
- Tank
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A HomeAdvisor reviewer said a water heater installation went as planned and cost what was quoted.
Worth knowing A HomeAdvisor tankless customer said they were still waiting for the old heater to be picked up; the company replied that it had been unable to reach the customer.
2 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 Fairburn 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.
Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter)
Lists Fairburn among the areas it serves. Based in Norcross.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: 'Save Up to $300 on a New Water Heater' (purchase and installation of qualifying water heater required; residential only; expires 09/30/2026).
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Fairburn 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 FAIRBURN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN FAIRBURN
What Fairburn homes are like.
2004Median year built
20%Built before 1980
64%Owner-occupied
45%Heat with utility gas
72%Single-family homes
About 27% 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.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Fairburn.
A Fairburn address doesn't mean you're in the city
The city warns that having Fairburn in your mailing address doesn't mean your home is inside city limits. City utilities also don't reach every area.
Fairburn's tip for your water heater setting
Fairburn Utilities suggests setting your water heater to 120 degrees. It says heating water makes up about 12% of a home's electricity use.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Fairburn homes.
Energy
- Electric: Fairburn Utilities (city electric) (Serves most customers in the city, but not every service reaches every area)
Water
City of Fairburn Water Division (water purchased from the City of Atlanta, Chattahoochee River source)
Fairburn – Utilities Department ↗ · Fairburn 2025 Annual Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Fairburn homes.
For Fairburn Utilities (city electric) customers in Fairburn. 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 Fairburn.
Permits and who issues them
Fairburn's permit list says any new or changed plumbing needs a permit. Its electric, mechanical and plumbing application has a 'Water Heater' checkbox. You don't need a permit to swap fixtures like sinks and toilets, or for general repairs under $200.
You'll need a current business license and a state certification card.
City of Fairburn Building Division ↗ · Fairburn Electric, Mechanical and Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) ↗ · Fairburn – When Are Permits Required (PDF) ↗ · Fairburn Resolution 2023-01 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 Fairburn.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City | 3 mi | Check with city | $50 | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| South Fulton | 6 mi | Required | $75 | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| Fayetteville | 9 mi | Check with city | $6 | Georgia Power, Coweta-Fayette EMC |
| College Park | 10 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $60) | College Park Power (city-owned, MEAG Power member) |
| Riverdale | 10 mi | Required | $80 | Georgia Power |
| East Point | 11 mi | Required | $75 | East Point Power (City of East Point) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Fairburn water heater questions.
What does a plumbing permit cost in Fairburn?
$80, plus $5 for every $1,000 the work is worth.
Who provides electricity and water in Fairburn?
For most homes, the City of Fairburn supplies electricity, water and sewer. Its water is bought from the City of Atlanta.
Fairburn – Utilities Department ↗ · Fairburn 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
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