Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN JOHNS CREEK
Johns Creek Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Johns Creek.
Yes, Johns Creek requires a permit to replace a water heater. A trade permit starts at $75, plus a $50 administration fee. Everything goes through the city's Customer Self-Service portal, and contractors have to register there before they can apply.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Johns Creek Community Development – Building & Permitting
- Permit fee
- $6.50 for each $1,000 of the job's value, at least $75, plus a $50 administration fee charged on every permit (fee schedule adopted 7/8/24).
- Who gets the permit
- Permits go to professional contractors who have registered their credentials on the CSS portal. Under state law a homeowner can act as their own general contractor with a notarized affidavit. But any plumber you hire must be licensed and get their own trade sub-permit.
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power and Sawnee EMC
- Gas utility
- Atlanta Gas Light delivery; gas bought from a certified marketer
- Water
- Fulton County Public Works (water)
- Rebate worth checking
- Home Energy Improvement Program – Heat Pump Water Heater (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1995 (median) · 80% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Johns Creek averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Johns Creek
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$6.50 for each $1,000 of the job's value, at least $75, plus a $50 administration fee charged on every permit (fee schedule adopted 7/8/24).. City of Johns Creek Community Development – Building & Permitting fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Johns Creek post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Estes Services, R.S. Andrews, Superior Plumbing, RooterPLUS!. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Johns Creek average is shown.
What can change the price in Johns Creek?
The city checklist says gas lines, new electrical circuits and plumbing work that changes pipes all need permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Johns Creek?
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 →
Estes Services
Lists Johns Creek 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.
R.S. Andrews
Lists Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Alpharetta
Lists Johns Creek among the areas it serves. Based in Alpharetta.
- 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 Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek 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 JOHNS CREEK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN JOHNS CREEK
What Johns Creek homes are like.
1995Median year built
5%Built before 1980
80%Owner-occupied
75%Heat with utility gas
87%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1995. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
75% 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 Johns Creek.
Small repairs need the Building Official's OK
In Johns Creek, small non-structural repairs under $2,500 can skip a permit, but only if the Building Official approves.
Permits run out
A permit is good for 180 days. It stops being valid if 180 days go by without a passed inspection.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Johns Creek homes.
Energy
- Electric: Georgia Power (named by the city)
- Electric: Sawnee EMC (named by the city; covers part of Johns Creek)
- Gas: Atlanta Gas Light delivery; gas bought from a certified marketer (the city links to the PSC's list of approved gas marketers)
Water
Fulton County Public Works (water)
Johns Creek – New Residents (water: Fulton County) ↗ · Fulton County 2026 Consumer Confidence Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Johns Creek homes.
For Georgia Power, Sawnee EMC and Atlanta Gas Light delivery; gas bought from a certified marketer customers in Johns Creek. 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 Johns Creek.
Permits and who issues them
The city's 'Do I Need a Permit?' checklist (dated Jan. 9, 2026) says replacing a water heater needs a permit, under both plumbing and mechanical. You apply, pay and request inspections on the Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal. Ask for an inspection by 4 p.m. and it's set for the next business day.
Yes. A contractor has to register their credentials on the CSS portal before applying.
City of Johns Creek Community Development – Building & Permitting ↗ · Johns Creek – Do I Need a Permit? ↗ · Johns Creek Do I Need a Permit checklist (PDF, 1.09.2026) ↗ · Johns Creek – Building FAQs ↗ · Johns Creek Community Development fee schedule (adopted 7/8/24, 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 Johns Creek.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | 4 mi | Check with city | — | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC |
| Alpharetta | 5 mi | Required | $25 | Sawnee EMC |
| Peachtree Corners | 5 mi | Required | $250 | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, Sawnee EMC or Walton EMC |
| Norcross | 7 mi | Check with city | $30 | Norcross Power |
| Suwanee | 8 mi | Required | $6 | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC |
| Roswell | 8 mi | Required | $25 | Georgia Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Johns Creek water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Johns Creek?
Yes. The city's January 2026 checklist lists water heater replacement as work that needs a permit.
What does the Johns Creek permit cost?
$6.50 for each $1,000 of the job's value, with a $75 minimum, plus a $50 administration fee.
Who supplies electricity in Johns Creek?
Georgia Power or Sawnee EMC, according to the city. Your bill or address tells you which one you have.
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