Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MILTON
Milton Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Milton.
Milton's plumbing permit costs a $25 administrative fee plus a fee based on the job's value. For jobs up to $500 that part is $23.50, and it goes up as the job's stated value rises. You apply on the CityView website. Fulton County's North Fulton system supplies the water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Milton Community Development – Building
- Permit fee
- Home plumbing permit: a $25 administrative fee plus a fee based on job value. That's $23.50 for jobs worth $1–$500; $23.50 plus $3.50 per $100 up to $2,000; and $69.25 plus $14 per $1,000 from $2,001 to $25,000. The fee page doesn't say when these took effect.
- Who gets the permit
- Milton posts a Homeowner Permit Affidavit (Letter of Indemnification), so owners can apply. We couldn't read the scanned form to check its conditions.
- Electric utility
- Sawnee EMC
- Water
- Fulton County Department of Public Works (North Fulton system)
- Rebate worth checking
- Electric Hybrid (Heat Pump) Water Heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2002 (median) · 73% 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 Milton averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Milton
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHome plumbing permit: a $25 administrative fee plus a fee based on job value. That's $23.50 for jobs worth $1–$500; $23.50 plus $3.50 per $100 up to $2,000; and $69.25 plus $14 per $1,000 from $2,001 to $25,000. The fee page doesn't say when these took effect.. City of Milton Community Development – Building fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Milton post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Estes Services, R.S. Andrews, Superior Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Milton average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Milton?
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 →
AZERPLUMB - Plumbing & Drain
Lists Milton 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 Milton 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.
Estes Services
Lists Milton 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.
R.S. Andrews
Lists Milton 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 Milton 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 Milton 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Alpharetta
Lists Milton 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.
Order: companies based in Milton 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 MILTON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MILTON
What Milton homes are like.
2002Median year built
5%Built before 1980
73%Owner-occupied
63%Heat with utility gas
81%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2002. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
63% 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 Milton.
Fees based on job value
Milton prices plumbing permits by what the job is worth, not by fixture. You pay a $25 administrative fee plus $23.50 for the first $500 of value, and more above that.
Milton uses the 2024 plumbing and gas codes
Milton follows the 2024 International Plumbing Code and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, with Georgia's changes, plus the 2015 IECC energy code.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Milton homes.
Energy
- Electric: Sawnee EMC (Sawnee covers part of Fulton County; your address decides which company serves you)
Water
Fulton County Department of Public Works (North Fulton system)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Milton homes.
For Sawnee EMC customers in Milton. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Electric Hybrid (Heat Pump) Water Heater rebate ↗ActiveA one-time $200 bill credit for swapping your current water heater for a new heat pump 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 Milton.
Permits and who issues them
Milton's Community Development Department issues permits for all building work in the city. Apply on the CityView website. Book inspections there or by emailing Inspectionrequest@miltonga.gov.
City of Milton Community Development – Building ↗ · Milton – Building ↗ · Milton – Fee Schedules ↗ · Milton – Building Forms ↗
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 Milton.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 6 mi | Required | $25 | Sawnee EMC |
| Roswell | 8 mi | Required | $25 | Georgia Power |
| Holly Springs | 10 mi | Check with city | $50 | Cobb EMC, Georgia Power |
| Johns Creek | 10 mi | Required | By job value (from $6.50) | Georgia Power, Sawnee EMC |
| Woodstock | 12 mi | Check with city | $30 | Cobb EMC, Sawnee EMC |
| Canton | 12 mi | Check with city | — | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, Sawnee EMC, Amicalola EMC |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Milton water heater questions.
How does Milton work out the plumbing permit fee?
$25 administrative fee, plus $23.50 for jobs worth $1–$500. Add $3.50 for each extra $100 up to $2,000, then $14 for each extra $1,000 up to $25,000.
Where do I apply for a Milton permit?
On Milton's CityView website. For questions, call the permit desk at 678-242-2545 or email permits@miltonga.gov.
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