Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MARIETTA
Marietta Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Marietta.
Yes, Marietta requires a permit to replace a water heater; its FAQ names it directly. Home permits cost $50 plus $5 for each $1,000 of job cost, and you apply on SagesGov. Many homes buy power from the city's Marietta Power and Water, which gives a $250 bill credit for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Marietta Development Services – Building Inspection
- Permit fee
- Home permits are based on job value: $50 base fee plus $5 for each $1,000 of total cost (labor and materials). No plan review fee; $50 minimum. The first inspection is free. Failed re-inspections cost $50, $75, then $100 each (current city FAQ, no start date given).
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors apply with copies of their state license, business license and driver's license. A homeowner can be their own contractor if they meet the rules in O.C.G.A. 43-41-17(h) and turn in a notarized Property Owner's Affidavit.
- Electric utility
- Marietta Power and Water (city-owned) and Georgia Power or Cobb EMC
- Gas utility
- Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer
- Water
- Marietta Water (Marietta Power and Water), which buys treated water from the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority
- Rebate worth checking
- Energy Efficiency Rebate Program – Heat Pump Water Heater (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1987 (median) · 47% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 17 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 Marietta averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Marietta
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHome permits are based on job value: $50 base fee plus $5 for each $1,000 of total cost (labor and materials). No plan review fee; $50 minimum. The first inspection is free. Failed re-inspections cost $50, $75, then $100 each (current city FAQ, no start date given).. City of Marietta Development Services – Building Inspection fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price9 of the companies listed for Marietta post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Marietta, Atlanta Star Plumbing, Estes Services, High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc., 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 Marietta average is shown.
What can change the price in Marietta?
The FAQ says you need a permit to install or change any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Marietta?
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 Marietta 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Marietta
Lists Marietta among the areas it serves. Based in Marietta.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Flat-rate pricing agreed before work begins (no specific water heater price published). Special offer: '$50 Off Any Repairs for New Clients'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer quoted on the company's site praised a punctual, professional annual tankless cleaning at a promotional price.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Atlanta Star Plumbing
Lists Marietta among the areas it serves. Based in Smyrna.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$100 OFF Water Heater Replacement' (mention when booking; offers cannot be combined); also $25 off for first-time customers.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick, same-day response, no upsell pressure and repairs completed from parts on the truck.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
AZERPLUMB - Plumbing & Drain
Lists Marietta among the areas it serves. Based in Cumming.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a tankless installation explained step by step and a careful Navien tankless service visit.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Lists Marietta 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.
Discount Plumbing & Repair
Lists Marietta 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.
Estes Services
Lists Marietta 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.
High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc.
Lists Marietta among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: '$250 OFF tankless water heater installation' (not valid with other offers); also '10% off up to $100' and '$150 off' general coupons.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a same-day replacement with a leak pan, shutoff and monitor added, and a prompt, well-stocked warranty repair visit.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer said the diagnosis report led their home warranty to deny a replacement; the company said the warranty required the temperature to be recorded.
5 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.
Also listing Marietta: R.S. Andrews, Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Superior Plumbing, Towne Plumber, Allatoona Plumbing, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), RooterPLUS!.
Order: companies based in Marietta 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 MARIETTA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MARIETTA
What Marietta homes are like.
1987Median year built
33%Built before 1980
47%Owner-occupied
61%Heat with utility gas
55%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1987. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
61% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
Only 47% 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 Marietta.
Your water source depends on where you live
Water comes from the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority. The Quarles plant (Chattahoochee River) serves the east side. The Wyckoff plant (Lake Allatoona) serves the north and west sides.
Permits are online only
Marietta only takes applications on SagesGov. If your account was set up with another city or county, it has to be given access to Marietta first.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Marietta homes.
Energy
- Electric: Marietta Power and Water (city-owned) (The largest city-owned electric utility in Georgia, with 45,000+ electric customers in Marietta and Cobb County)
- Electric: Georgia Power or Cobb EMC (Marietta Power names both as the other local options; some Marietta addresses may get power from them)
- Gas: Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer
Marietta Power and Water – About Us ↗ · Marietta Power and Water ↗
Water
Marietta Water (Marietta Power and Water), which buys treated water from the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority
Marietta Water 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · Marietta – Water Quality Report page ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Marietta homes.
For Marietta Power and Water (city-owned), Georgia Power or Cobb EMC and Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer customers in Marietta. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Energy Efficiency Rebate Program – Heat Pump Water Heater ↗ActiveA $250 bill credit for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater, plus $10 for a water heater blanket.
- 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 Marietta.
Permits and who issues them
Marietta's building permit FAQ uses water heater replacement as an example of work that needs a permit. Everything is done online on the city's SagesGov site. The city no longer takes fax, email or paper applications.
Home contractors send in a copy of their business license with their state license.
City of Marietta Development Services – Building Inspection ↗ · Marietta – Building Permits (FAQ and fee schedule) ↗
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 Marietta.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna | 6 mi | Required | $50 | Cobb EMC |
| Kennesaw | 7 mi | Check with city | — | Cobb EMC |
| Vinings | 8 mi | Required (county) | $80 | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, GreyStone Power, Marietta Power or Acworth Power |
| Mableton | 10 mi | Required | $80 | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC |
| Powder Springs | 10 mi | Required | $10 | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, GreyStone Power |
| Sandy Springs | 10 mi | Required | $50 | Georgia Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Marietta water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace my water heater in Marietta?
Yes. The city's building permit FAQ names water heater replacement as work that needs a permit.
How does Marietta figure the permit fee?
For a home, it's $50 plus $5 for each $1,000 of total cost (labor and materials). There's no plan review fee.
Does Marietta Power have a water heater rebate?
Yes. Marietta Power electric customers in single-family homes can get a $250 bill credit for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater. Apply within 60 days of buying it.
Marietta Power and Water – Energy Efficiency Rebate application ↗
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