Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LILBURN
Lilburn Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lilburn.
You need a plumbing permit for a water heater in Lilburn. It costs $7 for each $1,000 of the job's value. The plumber has to show a state license, a city business license and $100,000 in liability insurance. Power comes from Georgia Power, Jackson EMC or Walton EMC, and water from Gwinnett County.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Lilburn (Business Services / Planning)
- Permit fee
- Home trade permits cost $7 for each $1,000 of the job's value. The FY2026-2027 schedule's total column lists $51 for this item, which includes the 2% art fee.
- Who gets the permit
- A trade contractor with a state license and a city business license. For home projects, there's also a Homeowner Affidavit form.
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power, Jackson EMC and Walton EMC
- Water
- Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources · Very soft: about 1.34 grains per gallon (roughly 23 mg/L) average (Gwinnett's current water quality page, 2025 report year)
- Rebate worth checking
- Water heater rebates (existing homes) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1988 (median) · 61% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Lilburn averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lilburn
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHome trade permits cost $7 for each $1,000 of the job's value. The FY2026-2027 schedule's total column lists $51 for this item, which includes the 2% art fee.. City of Lilburn (Business Services / Planning) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Lilburn post water heater prices or specials on their websites: R.S. Andrews, Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Superior Plumbing, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), RooterPLUS!. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lilburn average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lilburn?
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 →
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Lists Lilburn 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.
Garner Plumbing Services
Lists Lilburn among the areas it serves. Based in Winder.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A Yelp reviewer praised professional advice, no upselling and reasonable quotes on a new water heater installation.
Worth knowing A 2019 Yelp reviewer said a water heater install booked two weeks ahead fell through on the day.
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.
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 Lilburn 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 Lilburn 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 Lilburn 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.
Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter)
Lists Lilburn 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.
RooterPLUS!
Lists Lilburn 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 Lilburn 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 LILBURN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LILBURN
What Lilburn homes are like.
1988Median year built
26%Built before 1980
61%Owner-occupied
62%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1988. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
62% 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 Lilburn.
Start without a permit and you pay double
If work begins before the permit is issued, the penalty is 100% of the permit fee.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lilburn homes.
Energy
- Electric: Georgia Power
- Electric: Jackson EMC
- Electric: Walton EMC (The city says all three provide power in Lilburn)
Water
Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources: Very soft: about 1.34 grains per gallon (roughly 23 mg/L) average (Gwinnett's current water quality page, 2025 report year)
Gwinnett County DWR – Drinking water quality (hardness table) ↗ · Gwinnett County DWR – 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data, PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lilburn homes.
For Georgia Power, Jackson EMC and Walton EMC customers in Lilburn. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Water heater rebates (existing homes) ↗ActiveWalton EMC electric customers only: $200 for a heat pump water heater, or $200 for an electric water heater of 40 gallons or more that replaces one that burns fossil fuel.
- 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 Lilburn.
Permits and who issues them
Plumbing work in Lilburn, water heaters included, needs a permit. The subcontractor affidavit must be filed before work begins and at least 24 hours before any inspection. You apply and pay on the city's EnerGov permit site.
Yes. Subcontractors must show a business license or occupational tax certificate, a state trade license, $100,000 in property damage liability insurance and a photo ID.
City of Lilburn (Business Services / Planning) ↗ · City of Lilburn – Building & Trade Permits ↗ · City of Lilburn FY2026-2027 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 Lilburn.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Park | 3 mi | Required (county) | — | Jackson EMC |
| Tucker | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Georgia Power |
| Norcross | 5 mi | Check with city | $30 | Norcross Power |
| Peachtree Corners | 8 mi | Required | $250 | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, Sawnee EMC or Walton EMC |
| Duluth | 8 mi | Check with city | — | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC |
| Doraville | 8 mi | Required | $100 | Georgia Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lilburn water heater questions.
What does my plumber need to get a Lilburn permit?
A business license, a state trade license, $100,000 in property damage liability insurance and a photo ID. They also file a subcontractor affidavit before starting work.
What does the Lilburn permit cost?
$7 for each $1,000 of the job's value. The fee schedule's total column shows $51 for a home trade permit.
Are there water heater rebates in Lilburn?
If Walton EMC is your power company, you can get $200 for a heat pump water heater or for switching from gas to electric.
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