Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN NEWNAN
Newnan Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Newnan.
Newnan has its own Building Department and its own utility. Inside the city, Newnan Utilities supplies water, sewer and electricity. A plumbing permit on the city's combined M.E.P. form starts at $75 under the February 2025 fee schedule.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Newnan Building Department
- Permit fee
- Plumbing base fee is $75, covering minor repairs and new work up to 10 fixtures. A gas permit starts at $50. From the city fee schedule dated February 11, 2025.
- Who gets the permit
- The license cardholder signs the M.E.P. form and gives a license number. The city also posts an Owner Builder Affidavit, but we didn't check what it says about plumbing.
- Electric utility
- Newnan Utilities (Newnan Water, Sewerage and Light Commission)
- Water
- Newnan Utilities
- Rebate worth checking
- Georgia Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2004 (median) · 58% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Newnan averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Newnan
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing base fee is $75, covering minor repairs and new work up to 10 fixtures. A gas permit starts at $50. From the city fee schedule dated February 11, 2025.. City of Newnan Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Newnan post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Estes Services, Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, RooterPLUS!. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Newnan average is shown.
What can change the price in Newnan?
Gas work has its own $50 base fee on the same form (up to 100,000 BTU). Electrical work starts at $75.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Newnan?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fayette County and Coweta County
Lists Newnan among the areas it serves. Based in Tyrone.
- Tank
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A HomeAdvisor reviewer said a water heater installation went as planned and cost what was quoted.
Worth knowing A HomeAdvisor tankless customer said they were still waiting for the old heater to be picked up; the company replied that it had been unable to reach the customer.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Lists Newnan 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 Newnan 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.
FitzGerald and Sons Plumbing Company
Lists Newnan among the areas it serves. Based in Peachtree City.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A Yelp reviewer praised a same-afternoon replacement completed in about 90 minutes with the water pressure checked.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Newnan 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.
RooterPLUS!
Lists Newnan 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 Newnan 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 NEWNAN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN NEWNAN
What Newnan homes are like.
2004Median year built
23%Built before 1980
58%Owner-occupied
46%Heat with utility gas
67%Single-family homes
About 28% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
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 Newnan.
Water from local creeks and reservoirs
Newnan Utilities treats all its water at the Hershall Norred plant. The water comes from White Oak Creek, Line Creek and Sandy Brown Creek, stored in a 1.8 billion gallon reservoir system.
Tips from the utility, but no rebate
Newnan Utilities' energy page suggests setting your water heater to 120°F and using an insulation blanket. We found no water heater rebate listed.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Newnan homes.
Energy
- Electric: Newnan Utilities (Newnan Water, Sewerage and Light Commission) (provides electricity for the City of Newnan)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Newnan homes.
For Newnan Utilities (Newnan Water, Sewerage and Light Commission) customers in Newnan. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Newnan.
Permits and who issues them
Newnan uses one M.E.P. permit form for plumbing, mechanical, electrical and gas work. Send it to the Building Department (25 LaGrange Street, permits@newnanga.gov). The city's pages don't say whether swapping in the same type of water heater needs a permit.
City of Newnan Building Department ↗ · Newnan – Building Permits (forms) ↗ · Newnan M.E.P. Permit Application (PDF) ↗ · City of Newnan Fee Schedule (Feb. 11, 2025, 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 Newnan.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peachtree City | 12 mi | Required | $120 | Georgia Power, Coweta-Fayette EMC |
| Fairburn | 16 mi | Required | $80, | Fairburn Utilities (city electric) |
| Fayetteville | 18 mi | Check with city | $6 | Georgia Power, Coweta-Fayette EMC |
| Union City | 19 mi | Check with city | $50 | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| South Fulton | 21 mi | Required | $75 | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| Carrollton | 23 mi | Check with city | — | Georgia Power, Carroll EMC, GreyStone Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Newnan water heater questions.
What does a plumbing permit cost in Newnan?
$75 base fee for minor repairs and new work up to 10 fixtures (February 2025 city fee schedule).
Who supplies electricity in Newnan?
Newnan Utilities, which also handles water and sewer for the City of Newnan.
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