Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PEACHTREE CITY
Peachtree City, GA Water Heater
Replacement
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PEACHTREE CITY AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Peachtree City.
Replacing a water heater in Peachtree City takes a $120 plumbing permit. Only a state-licensed technician with a current city business license or occupational tax certificate can pull it. Power comes from Georgia Power or Coweta-Fayette EMC, and the co-op pays $250 toward a heat pump water heater. Fayette County Water System supplies the water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Peachtree City Building Department
- Permit fee
- $120 for an electrical, plumbing or HVAC permit (from the city's current fee FAQ, which shows no effective date). The same page lists a $30 administrative fee on all building permits. Fees double if the work is done without a permit.
- Who gets the permit
- A state-licensed technician with a current business license or occupational tax certificate must pull the permit, using the city's Trade Affidavit. The city describes no way for a homeowner to pull one.
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power and Coweta-Fayette EMC
- Gas utility
- Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer
- Water
- Fayette County Water System (the city's permit page names the Fayette County Water Department; sewer is Peachtree City Water & Sewerage Authority)
- Rebate worth checking
- SmartChoice Home – Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1993 (median) · 72% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 10 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 Peachtree City averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Peachtree City
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$120 for an electrical, plumbing or HVAC permit (from the city's current fee FAQ, which shows no effective date). The same page lists a $30 administrative fee on all building permits. Fees double if the work is done without a permit.. Peachtree City Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Peachtree City post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Estes Services, High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc., R.S. Andrews, Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), RooterPLUS!. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Peachtree City average is shown.
What can change the price in Peachtree City?
Electrical and HVAC work each need their own permit ($120 each). The first inspection is included; each re-inspection is $100.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Peachtree City?
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 →
FitzGerald and Sons Plumbing Company
Lists Peachtree City 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fayette County and Coweta County
Lists Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City 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.
R.S. Andrews
Lists Peachtree City 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.
Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City 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.
RooterPLUS!
Lists Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City 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 PEACHTREE CITY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN PEACHTREE CITY
What Peachtree City homes are like.
1993Median year built
14%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
65%Heat with utility gas
80%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1993. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
65% 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 Peachtree City.
Business license needed to pull trade permits
Some cities let homeowners pull their own plumbing permit. Peachtree City does not: a state-licensed technician with a current city business license or occupational tax certificate must pull plumbing, electrical and HVAC permits.
Check which electric provider serves your home
Some of Peachtree City gets power from Georgia Power and some from Coweta-Fayette EMC. The EMC's $250 heat pump water heater rebate is only for co-op members.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Peachtree City homes.
Energy
- Electric: Georgia Power (Part of the city)
- Electric: Coweta-Fayette EMC (Part of the city; the co-op serves its members in Fayette County)
- Gas: Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer (No city page confirms this)
WattBuy – Peachtree City electricity providers (third-party) ↗ · Coweta-Fayette EMC – Contact Us (service counties) ↗
Water
Fayette County Water System (the city's permit page names the Fayette County Water Department; sewer is Peachtree City Water & Sewerage Authority)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Peachtree City homes.
For Georgia Power, Coweta-Fayette EMC and Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer customers in Peachtree City. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- SmartChoice Home – Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate ↗Active$250 for installing a heat pump water heater in an existing home on Coweta-Fayette EMC power.
- 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 Peachtree City.
Permits and who issues them
Peachtree City requires a permit for all plumbing, electrical and HVAC work in the city, including a water heater replacement. Apply only through the city's online permit portal. The city asks you not to email applications.
Yes. Whoever pulls the permit needs a state license and a current business license or occupational tax certificate.
Peachtree City Building Department ↗ · Peachtree City – Trade and Irrigation permits ↗ · Peachtree City – Permit Fees FAQ ↗ · Peachtree City – Inspection Fees FAQ ↗ · Peachtree City – Permits ↗
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 Peachtree City.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 7 mi | Check with city | $6 | Georgia Power, Coweta-Fayette EMC |
| Fairburn | 11 mi | Required | $80, | Fairburn Utilities (city electric) |
| Newnan | 12 mi | Check with city | $75, | Newnan Utilities (Newnan Water, Sewerage and Light Commission) |
| Union City | 14 mi | Check with city | $50 | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| Lovejoy | 15 mi | Required | $300 | Georgia Power |
| Riverdale | 15 mi | Required | $80 | Georgia Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Peachtree City water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Peachtree City?
$120 for a plumbing, electrical or HVAC permit on the city's current fee list. The list also mentions a $30 administrative fee on building permits.
Can a Peachtree City homeowner pull this permit?
No path for homeowners is described. The city says these permits must be pulled by a state-licensed technician with a current business license or occupational tax certificate.
Does anyone offer a heat pump water heater rebate here?
Yes, if you're a Coweta-Fayette EMC member: $250 for installing a heat pump water heater you bought in the last 12 months.
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