Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LITHIA SPRINGS
Lithia Springs Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lithia Springs.
Lithia Springs isn't a city, so Douglas County's Building Department handles water heater permits. The fee is $2.25 per water heater, at least $20, and someone with a state plumbing license card must sign the form. GreyStone Power serves most of the area.
Lithia Springs is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Douglas County Building Department (unincorporated Douglas County)
- Permit fee
- $2.25 per water heater, with a $20 minimum. For one replacement, that's $20 (home plumbing permit form, 2025 update).
- Who gets the permit
- The home plumbing form needs the state card holder's signature and card number.
- Electric utility
- GreyStone Power and Georgia Power
- Water
- Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (WSA)
- Rebate worth checking
- Gas-to-electric water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1987 (median) · 46% 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 Lithia 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 Lithia Springs
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$2.25 per water heater, with a $20 minimum. For one replacement, that's $20 (home plumbing permit form, 2025 update).. Douglas County Building Department (unincorporated Douglas County) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Lithia Springs post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lithia Springs average is shown.
What can change the price in Lithia Springs?
Gas line work on the same form costs $2.00 per foot.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lithia 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 Lithia 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.
Discount Plumbing & Repair
Lists Lithia Springs among the areas it serves. Based in Douglasville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised on-time arrival, next-day service and fair, competitive water heater replacement quotes.
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.
Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter)
Lists Lithia Springs 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 Lithia 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 LITHIA SPRINGS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LITHIA SPRINGS
What Lithia Springs homes are like.
1987Median year built
34%Built before 1980
46%Owner-occupied
52%Heat with utility gas
54%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1987. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
Only 46% 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 Lithia Springs.
2024 codes now in effect
As of January 1, 2026, Douglas County uses the 2024 International Building, Fuel Gas and Mechanical codes with Georgia's changes. It also uses the 2023 NEC with Georgia's 2026 changes.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lithia Springs homes.
Energy
- Electric: GreyStone Power (Covers most of Douglas County)
- Electric: Georgia Power (Some addresses)
City of Douglasville – Electric Service ↗ · GreyStone Power – Service area (portions of eight counties) ↗
Water
Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (WSA)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lithia Springs homes.
For GreyStone Power and Georgia Power customers in Lithia Springs. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Gas-to-electric water heater rebate ↗Active$200–$400 to swap a gas water heater for electric, or up to $500 if you're replacing propane.
- 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 Lithia Springs.
Permits and who issues them
Because Lithia Springs is unincorporated, the permit comes from Douglas County. The county requires plumbing permits for all new or remodeling work, and its home plumbing form has a 'Replacement' job type. You can email HVAC, plumbing and electrical permits along with your business credentials.
Douglas County Building Department (unincorporated Douglas County) ↗ · Douglas County – Building Permits & Inspections ↗ · Douglas County Residential Plumbing Permit Application (2025 update, 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 Lithia Springs.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglasville | 4 mi | Required | — | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| Mableton | 5 mi | Required | $80 | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC |
| Powder Springs | 6 mi | Required | $10 | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, GreyStone Power |
| Smyrna | 9 mi | Required | $50 | Cobb EMC |
| South Fulton | 11 mi | Required | $75 | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| Vinings | 12 mi | Required (county) | $80 | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, GreyStone Power, Marietta Power or Acworth Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lithia Springs water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Lithia Springs?
Douglas County charges $2.25 per water heater on its home plumbing form, with a $20 minimum.
Douglas County Residential Plumbing Permit Application (2025 update, PDF) ↗
How do I book an inspection in Lithia Springs?
Call 770-920-7333 or email inspectionrequests@douglascountyga.gov. Weekday inspections usually happen within 24 hours.
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