Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN RIVERDALE
Riverdale Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Riverdale.
Riverdale requires a plumbing permit to replace a water heater. Under the fee schedule updated in November 2023, it costs $80 plus $5 for every $1,000 the job is worth, with one inspection included. You apply online, uploading your contractor's credentials and a property owner's affidavit. Georgia Power supplies electricity.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Riverdale Community Development – Building and Permitting Division
- Permit fee
- Plumbing, electrical and HVAC permits are $80 plus $5 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) the job is worth. One inspection is included (Community Development Fee Schedule, updated 11/2023).
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power
- Gas utility
- Atlanta Gas Light delivery; customers choose a marketer
- Rebate worth checking
- Home Energy Improvement Program – Heat Pump Water Heater (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1990 (median) · 50% 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 Riverdale averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Riverdale
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing, electrical and HVAC permits are $80 plus $5 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) the job is worth. One inspection is included (Community Development Fee Schedule, updated 11/2023).. City of Riverdale Community Development – Building and Permitting Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Riverdale 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 Riverdale average is shown.
What can change the price in Riverdale?
A temporary power pole (T-Pole) is $100, and a tracking permit power release is $80. More rules are in Riverdale Code of Ordinances Chapter 18, Section 18-13.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Riverdale?
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 Riverdale 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.
High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc.
Lists Riverdale 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.
Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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 RIVERDALE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN RIVERDALE
What Riverdale homes are like.
1990Median year built
33%Built before 1980
50%Owner-occupied
43%Heat with utility gas
67%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1990. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
56% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
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 Riverdale.
Four-hour inspection windows
Riverdale inspectors give you a four-hour window. If you can't be home, the city suggests asking a trusted adult over 18 to let the inspector in.
Office hours
The permit office at 971 Wilson Road is open 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Riverdale homes.
Energy
- Electric: Georgia Power (Named in the city's Newcomer's Guide)
- Gas: Atlanta Gas Light delivery; customers choose a marketer (AGL's ZIP lookup lists 30274 and 30296, but AGL says service can differ within a ZIP)
City of Riverdale Newcomer's Guide (Electricity: Georgia Power) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Riverdale homes.
For Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light delivery; customers choose a marketer customers in Riverdale. 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.
- 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 Riverdale.
Permits and who issues them
Riverdale lists plumbing, electrical and HVAC work among the jobs that need a permit. Apply online through the city's 'Online Services' portal and upload the contractor's credentials and a property owner's affidavit. Each permit includes one inspection.
You upload the contractor's credentials with the online application. We didn't find any other city registration rules.
City of Riverdale Community Development – Building and Permitting Division ↗ · Riverdale – Building and Permitting Services ↗ · Riverdale Community Development Fee Schedule (updated 11/2023, 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 Riverdale.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | 5 mi | Required | — | Georgia Power |
| College Park | 6 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $60) | College Park Power (city-owned, MEAG Power member) |
| East Point | 8 mi | Required | $75 | East Point Power (City of East Point) |
| Fayetteville | 9 mi | Check with city | $6 | Georgia Power, Coweta-Fayette EMC |
| Union City | 9 mi | Check with city | $50 | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| Lovejoy | 10 mi | Required | $300 | Georgia Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Riverdale water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Riverdale?
$80 plus $5 for every $1,000 the job is worth. One inspection is included (fee schedule updated November 2023).
When will the inspector show up?
Within a four-hour window. To find out yours, call 770-996-3397 ext. 302.
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