Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MONROE
Monroe Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Monroe.
In Monroe, a plumbing permit is $50 plus $15 per water heater (fee schedule revised January 2025), and homeowners can ask for one. The city runs its own electric, natural gas and water service. Its gas rebate flyer offers $200 for a gas tank water heater or $400 for tankless, paid only after the install passes inspection.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Monroe Code Department
- Permit fee
- $50 plus $4.50 per fixture, with each water heater at $15 (Code Department Schedule of Fees, revised Jan. 14, 2025). Gas permits for one- and two-family homes are a flat $50.
- Who gets the permit
- The form asks for the plumber's license number and a copy of their business license. It also has a box to tick if a homeowner, not a contractor, is asking for the permit.
- Electric utility
- City of Monroe Utilities (municipal electric)
- Gas utility
- City of Monroe Utilities (municipal natural gas)
- Water
- City of Monroe Utilities (water treatment and distribution)
- Rebate worth checking
- Natural Gas Rebate Program – Water Heaters (Unclear)
- Typical home
- Built 1979 (median) · 42% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Monroe averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Monroe
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 plus $4.50 per fixture, with each water heater at $15 (Code Department Schedule of Fees, revised Jan. 14, 2025). Gas permits for one- and two-family homes are a flat $50.. City of Monroe Code Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Monroe post water heater prices or specials on their websites: High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc., Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Monroe average is shown.
What can change the price in Monroe?
Other permits have their own fees: gas ($50 flat for homes), electrical ($75 flat up to 400 amps) and HVAC ($50 per unit).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Monroe?
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 Monroe 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.
Garner Plumbing Services
Lists Monroe 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.
High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc.
Lists Monroe 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.
Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Monroe 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.
Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter)
Lists Monroe 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 Monroe 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 MONROE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MONROE
What Monroe homes are like.
1979Median year built
51%Built before 1980
42%Owner-occupied
20%Heat with utility gas
63%Single-family homes
About 51% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
78% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
Only 42% 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 Monroe.
No passed inspection, no rebate
Monroe only pays its gas water heater rebate if the install meets local code and passes a city or county inspection. Getting the plumbing permit is part of getting the rebate.
Historic districts
The Historic Preservation Commission reviews building work in Monroe's nine historic districts and eight separate historic sites.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Monroe homes.
Energy
- Electric: City of Monroe Utilities (municipal electric) (Serves its own electric customers; outside its area, other companies do)
- Gas: City of Monroe Utilities (municipal natural gas) (Inside the City of Monroe natural gas area)
Monroe Utilities – Electric ↗ · Monroe Utilities – Natural Gas ↗
Water
City of Monroe Utilities (water treatment and distribution)
Monroe – Water Quality Reports ↗ · Monroe 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data, PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Monroe homes.
For City of Monroe Utilities (municipal electric) and City of Monroe Utilities (municipal natural gas) customers in Monroe. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Natural Gas Rebate Program – Water Heaters ↗UnclearA $200 bill credit for a gas tank water heater or $400 for gas tankless.
- 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 Monroe.
Permits and who issues them
Monroe's Code Department issues plumbing permits on one form for both homes and businesses, which asks how many water heaters. Apply and pay on the city's online permit site, request inspections with an online form, and send questions to permits@monroega.gov.
Attach a copy of the contractor's business license to the plumbing form.
City of Monroe Code Department ↗ · Monroe – Code Department Permits (applications) ↗ · Monroe Plumbing Permit Application (Feb. 2025, PDF) ↗ · Monroe Code Department Schedule of Fees (revised Jan. 14, 2025, PDF) ↗ · Monroe – Permit Portal & Payments ↗
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 Monroe.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loganville | 11 mi | Check with city | $35 | Walton EMC |
| Winder | 13 mi | Check with city | $225 | Jackson EMC, Georgia Power, Walton EMC |
| Covington | 15 mi | Check with city | — | City of Covington electric (MEAG Power member) |
| Snellville | 17 mi | Required | $50 | Walton EMC |
| Conyers | 18 mi | Check with city | — | Georgia Power, Snapping Shoals EMC, Walton EMC |
| Lawrenceville | 19 mi | Required | — | Lawrenceville Utilities (city electric department) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Monroe water heater questions.
What does a water heater plumbing permit cost in Monroe?
$50 plus $4.50 per fixture; a water heater is $15 (fee schedule revised January 14, 2025).
Can I get a rebate on a gas water heater in Monroe?
The city's gas rebate page shows $200 for a gas tank water heater and $400 for tankless. It's for Monroe home gas customers who own the property. The flyer is an older image, so check the rebate still exists before you buy.
Can I get the plumbing permit myself in Monroe?
Yes. The form has a box for a homeowner asking for the permit instead of a contractor.
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