Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HOLLY SPRINGS
Holly Springs Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Holly Springs.
A home plumbing permit in Holly Springs is a flat $50, and you apply through Cloudpermit. The water, from Cherokee County's water authority, is very soft: about 16 mg/L of hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Holly Springs Community Development (Building Permits)
- Permit fee
- $50 for a home plumbing, mechanical or electrical permit (Master Fee Schedule, amended December 4, 2025).
- Electric utility
- Cobb EMC and Georgia Power
- Water
- Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority (county-wide authority; the city site lists no city water utility) · Very soft: about 16 mg/L as calcium carbonate, per CCWSA's hardness page (undated)
- Rebate worth checking
- Energy Efficiency Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2009 (median) · 75% 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 Holly Springs averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Holly Springs
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 for a home plumbing, mechanical or electrical permit (Master Fee Schedule, amended December 4, 2025).. City of Holly Springs Community Development (Building Permits) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Holly Springs post water heater prices or specials on their websites: R.S. Andrews, Superior Plumbing, RooterPLUS!. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Holly Springs average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Holly Springs?
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 Holly Springs 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.
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.
R.S. Andrews
Lists Holly Springs 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.
Superior Plumbing
Lists Holly Springs 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.
Towne Plumber
Lists Holly Springs among the areas it serves. Based in Woodstock.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised next-day or late-night response, clear explanations and competitive pricing on water heater replacements.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Allatoona Plumbing
Lists Holly Springs 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 Holly Springs 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 Holly Springs 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 HOLLY SPRINGS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HOLLY SPRINGS
What Holly Springs homes are like.
2009Median year built
4%Built before 1980
75%Owner-occupied
59%Heat with utility gas
86%Single-family homes
About 48% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
59% 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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Holly Springs homes.
Energy
- Electric: Cobb EMC (Serves parts of Cherokee County)
- Electric: Georgia Power (Depends on your address)
Cobb EMC – homepage (serves Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Fulton and Paulding counties) ↗ · Georgia PSC – Electric utilities (territory maps; Georgia Power serves 155 of 159 counties) ↗
Water
Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority (county-wide authority; the city site lists no city water utility): Very soft: about 16 mg/L as calcium carbonate, per CCWSA's hardness page (undated)
Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority – Fluoride/Hardness ↗ · CCWSA 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Holly Springs homes.
For Cobb EMC and Georgia Power customers in Holly Springs. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Energy Efficiency Incentive ↗ActiveCobb EMC members only: up to $500 toward approved efficiency upgrades, water heater replacement included.
- 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.
- 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 Holly Springs.
Permits and who issues them
The City of Holly Springs issues its own building and trade permits. You apply and ask for inspections on Cloudpermit.
City of Holly Springs Community Development (Building Permits) ↗ · City of Holly Springs Master Fee Schedule (amended Dec. 4, 2025, PDF) ↗ · City of Holly Springs – Building Code Information ↗
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 Holly Springs.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 5 mi | Check with city | $30 | Cobb EMC, Sawnee EMC |
| Canton | 6 mi | Check with city | — | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, Sawnee EMC, Amicalola EMC |
| Milton | 10 mi | Check with city | $25 | Sawnee EMC |
| Roswell | 12 mi | Required | $25 | Georgia Power |
| Kennesaw | 12 mi | Check with city | — | Cobb EMC |
| Acworth | 13 mi | Required | $50 | Acworth Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Holly Springs water heater questions.
What does a Holly Springs plumbing permit cost?
A flat $50 for a home plumbing, mechanical or electrical permit.
City of Holly Springs Master Fee Schedule (amended Dec. 4, 2025, PDF) ↗
Is Holly Springs water hard?
No. Cherokee County's water authority measures about 16 mg/L as calcium carbonate and calls that very soft.
Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority – Fluoride/Hardness ↗
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