Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PEACHTREE CORNERS
Peachtree Corners Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Peachtree Corners.
You need a plumbing permit to replace a water heater in Peachtree Corners, and it costs a flat $250. You apply through the city's BS&A portal, with no building permit needed. Power comes from Georgia Power or an EMC, depending on address. Gwinnett County supplies the water, which it reports as very soft, about 1.3 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Peachtree Corners Building Division
- Permit fee
- $250 for a home plumbing, electrical or HVAC permit (from the Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule; the PDF shows no effective date).
- Who gets the permit
- The application asks for the contractor's state license number plus copies of a driver's license, state license card and business (occupation tax) license. Nothing on it covers permits for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power and Jackson EMC, Sawnee EMC or Walton EMC
- Water
- Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources · Very soft: about 1.34 grains per gallon (roughly 23 mg/L) average, range 1.05–1.87 gpg (Gwinnett's current water quality page, 2025 report year)
- Rebate worth checking
- Home Energy Improvement Program – Heat Pump Water Heater (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 53% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Corners 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 Corners
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$250 for a home plumbing, electrical or HVAC permit (from the Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule; the PDF shows no effective date).. City of Peachtree Corners Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Peachtree Corners post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Peachtree Corners average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Peachtree Corners?
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 →
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Lists Peachtree Corners 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.
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.
Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter)
Lists Peachtree Corners 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 Peachtree Corners 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 CORNERS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN PEACHTREE CORNERS
What Peachtree Corners homes are like.
1989Median year built
17%Built before 1980
53%Owner-occupied
73%Heat with utility gas
55%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
73% 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 Corners.
2024 codes in effect
Starting January 1, 2026, applications must cite the 2024 IRC, IPC, IMC and IFGC and the 2023 NEC. Applications that don't are rejected as incomplete.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Peachtree Corners homes.
Energy
- Electric: Georgia Power (The city lists four providers the state PSC assigned in Gwinnett County)
- Electric: Jackson EMC, Sawnee EMC or Walton EMC (Depends on address)
City of Peachtree Corners – Utilities ↗ · Jackson EMC – Facts & Service Area ↗
Water
Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources: Very soft: about 1.34 grains per gallon (roughly 23 mg/L) average, range 1.05–1.87 gpg (Gwinnett's current water quality page, 2025 report year)
City of Peachtree Corners – Utilities ↗ · Gwinnett County DWR – Drinking water quality (hardness table) ↗ · Gwinnett County DWR – 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data, PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Peachtree Corners homes.
For Georgia Power and Jackson EMC, Sawnee EMC or Walton EMC customers in Peachtree Corners. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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.
- 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 Corners.
Permits and who issues them
City rules say a water heater replacement permit can be issued without a building permit. Apply on the city's BS&A online portal (opened September 22, 2025) and book inspections online.
Each application must include a copy of the business (occupation tax) license.
City of Peachtree Corners Building Division ↗ · Peachtree Corners Residential Permitting Procedures (PDF) ↗ · Peachtree Corners Trade Permit Application (PDF) ↗ · Peachtree Corners Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗ · City of Peachtree Corners – Building & Permitting ↗
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 Corners.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norcross | 3 mi | Check with city | $30 | Norcross Power |
| Doraville | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Georgia Power |
| Johns Creek | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $6.50) | Georgia Power, Sawnee EMC |
| Dunwoody | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Georgia Power |
| Duluth | 5 mi | Check with city | — | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC |
| Chamblee | 7 mi | Required | $80 | Georgia Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Peachtree Corners water heater questions.
Do I also need a building permit?
No. City rules say a water heater replacement permit can be issued without one.
What does the permit cost?
$250 for a home plumbing, electrical or HVAC permit.
Peachtree Corners Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗
Is the water hard in Peachtree Corners?
No. Gwinnett County reports about 1.34 grains per gallon on average.
Gwinnett County DWR – Drinking water quality (hardness table) ↗
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