Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ROSWELL
Roswell Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Roswell.
Yes, you need a permit to replace a water heater in Roswell, and the city has an online permit just for same-type swaps in houses, duplexes and fee-simple townhomes. Under the 2025 fee schedule it's a $25 application fee plus a $135 permit, issued on the spot, with one inspection. Georgia Power supplies electricity. Water comes from the city's small Big Creek system or from Fulton County, depending on your address.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Roswell Community Development – Building Division
- Permit fee
- A $25 non-refundable application fee plus $135 for a permit on a job worth up to $75,000. It's issued over the counter with one inspection and no plans to review. Each extra inspection is $100 (2025 fee schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2025, revised Apr. 7, 2025).
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor can apply in their own name. Owners doing the work themselves list themselves as both owner and contractor and upload an Owner/Trade Contractor Affidavit.
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power
- Gas utility
- Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer
- Water
- Split: Roswell Water Utility serves about 18,500 residents; Fulton County Water & Sewer serves the remaining ~80% of the city · Soft: the Roswell Water Utility's 2025 report places its water in the 0–50 ppm (as CaCO3) 'soft' band without giving a number. Fulton County's 2026 report (2025 data) does not list hardness.
- Rebate worth checking
- Home Energy Improvement Program – Heat Pump Water Heater (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 72% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 16 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 Roswell averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Roswell
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeA $25 non-refundable application fee plus $135 for a permit on a job worth up to $75,000. It's issued over the counter with one inspection and no plans to review. Each extra inspection is $100 (2025 fee schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2025, revised Apr. 7, 2025).. City of Roswell Community Development – Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Roswell post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Atlanta Star Plumbing, Estes Services, R.S. Andrews, Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Superior Plumbing, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), RooterPLUS!. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Roswell average is shown.
What can change the price in Roswell?
The changeout permit only covers a same-type replacement. New piping, drain lines, water supply lines or anything that wasn't part of the original water heater setup needs the general Residential - Plumbing application. Starting work without a permit costs 200% of the permit fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Roswell?
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 →
bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Alpharetta
Lists Roswell among the areas it serves. Based in Roswell.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Ace Hardware Home Services Atlanta (North Georgia)
Lists Roswell 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.
Atlanta Star Plumbing
Lists Roswell among the areas it serves. Based in Smyrna.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$100 OFF Water Heater Replacement' (mention when booking; offers cannot be combined); also $25 off for first-time customers.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick, same-day response, no upsell pressure and repairs completed from parts on the truck.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
AZERPLUMB - Plumbing & Drain
Lists Roswell among the areas it serves. Based in Cumming.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a tankless installation explained step by step and a careful Navien tankless service visit.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Lists Roswell 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 Roswell 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.
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.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised informative service while without a functioning water heater.
Worth knowing A reviewer disputed paying $207 for a tankless visit, saying the technician then said the unit could not be repaired because parts were unavailable, despite a 'free quote' claim on the website.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
R.S. Andrews
Lists Roswell 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 Roswell 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.
Also listing Roswell: Superior Plumbing, Towne Plumber, Allatoona Plumbing, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Alpharetta, RooterPLUS!.
Order: companies based in Roswell 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 ROSWELL
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ROSWELL
What Roswell homes are like.
1989Median year built
22%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
71%Heat with utility gas
72%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
71% 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 Roswell.
Two water systems in one city
Only about a fifth of Roswell gets city water from the Big Creek plant. Most homes have Fulton County water, and Fulton County handles all sewer. Your water bill tells you which water report applies to you.
Emergency replacements
In an emergency, Roswell lets you start repairs that restore service to an occupied home before the permit is issued. You need written approval from the Chief Building Official first, and you must apply by the next business day.
Historic district review
If you're in the historic district, Roswell asks you to check with Planning & Zoning before applying for a general home plumbing permit. They'll tell you whether you need Historic Preservation Commission approval.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Roswell homes.
Energy
- Electric: Georgia Power (A third-party guide names it as the city's provider; we didn't check EMC lines at the city's edges)
- Gas: Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer
Water
Split: Roswell Water Utility serves about 18,500 residents; Fulton County Water & Sewer serves the remaining ~80% of the city: Soft: the Roswell Water Utility's 2025 report places its water in the 0–50 ppm (as CaCO3) 'soft' band without giving a number. Fulton County's 2026 report (2025 data) does not list hardness.
Roswell Water Utility 2025 Annual Water Quality & Consumer Confidence Report (PDF) ↗ · Roswell Water Utility ↗ · Fulton County 2026 Consumer Confidence Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Roswell homes.
For Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer customers in Roswell. 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 Roswell.
Permits and who issues them
Roswell's online Permitting & Licensing HUB has a 'Plumbing - Residential Water Heater Changeout' application. It covers replacing an existing water heater with the same type in a single-family home, duplex or fee-simple townhome. If the job needs new piping, drain lines or supply lines, use the general 'Residential - Plumbing' application instead. Every applicant needs an online portal account.
City of Roswell Community Development – Building Division ↗ · Roswell Permitting HUB – Application Assistant (Residential Water Heater Changeout) ↗ · Roswell – Permitting & Licensing ↗ · Roswell 2025 Building Permit Fees (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 Roswell.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 5 mi | Required | $25 | Sawnee EMC |
| Dunwoody | 7 mi | Required | $50 | Georgia Power |
| Sandy Springs | 8 mi | Required | $50 | Georgia Power |
| Milton | 8 mi | Check with city | $25 | Sawnee EMC |
| Johns Creek | 8 mi | Required | By job value (from $6.50) | Georgia Power, Sawnee EMC |
| Peachtree Corners | 8 mi | Required | $250 | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, Sawnee EMC or Walton EMC |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Roswell water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Roswell?
Yes. For a same-type replacement, use the 'Plumbing - Residential Water Heater Changeout' application in the city's online permitting HUB.
What does the permit cost?
On the 2025 schedule, a $25 application fee plus $135 for jobs worth under $75,000, with one inspection included. Each extra inspection is $100.
Can I replace my own water heater in Roswell?
Yes. Owners doing their own work can apply as both owner and contractor and upload an Owner/Trade Contractor Affidavit with the application.
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