Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SNELLVILLE
Snellville Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Snellville.
Snellville issues its own plumbing permits, and a water heater permit costs $50 (since April 2025). You file a paper form, which has a water heater line, by mail or in person. The city says Walton EMC supplies electricity and Gwinnett County supplies the water, which is soft at about 1.3 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Snellville Department of Planning & Development
- Permit fee
- $50 for an HVAC, plumbing or electric permit, from the fee schedule approved 3/10/2025 and in effect since April 1, 2025. The form says the minimum is $50 per inspection.
- Who gets the permit
- The plumbing contractor fills out the application. They attach a current occupation tax/business license, professional license and driver's license, and list their state license card number.
- Electric utility
- Walton EMC
- Gas utility
- Walton Gas
- Water
- Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources · about 1.34 grains per gallon average (range 1.05–1.87 gpg) on Gwinnett's water quality page (undated)
- Rebate worth checking
- Georgia Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1991 (median) · 78% 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 Snellville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Snellville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 for an HVAC, plumbing or electric permit, from the fee schedule approved 3/10/2025 and in effect since April 1, 2025. The form says the minimum is $50 per inspection.. City of Snellville Department of Planning & Development fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Snellville post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Estes Services, High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc., R.S. Andrews, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), RooterPLUS!. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Snellville average is shown.
What can change the price in Snellville?
If you have a septic system, Gwinnett County Environmental Health must approve the work before the city issues a plumbing permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Snellville?
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 Snellville 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.
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Lists Snellville 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 Snellville 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.
Garner Plumbing Services
Lists Snellville among the areas it serves. Based in Winder.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A Yelp reviewer praised professional advice, no upselling and reasonable quotes on a new water heater installation.
Worth knowing A 2019 Yelp reviewer said a water heater install booked two weeks ahead fell through on the day.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc.
Lists Snellville 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.
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 Snellville 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.
Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter)
Lists Snellville 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 Snellville 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 Snellville 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 SNELLVILLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SNELLVILLE
What Snellville homes are like.
1991Median year built
30%Built before 1980
78%Owner-occupied
67%Heat with utility gas
91%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1991. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
67% 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 Snellville.
Local water-efficiency plumbing amendment
On 7-22-2024 Snellville changed the state plumbing code for the city (in effect 8-1-2024). Buildings in Snellville must now meet the Metro North Georgia Water Planning District's water efficiency rules.
Inspection days
Inspectors come out Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call at least 24 hours ahead at 770-985-3513 or 3514.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Snellville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Walton EMC (The city names it as residents' electric provider)
- Gas: Walton Gas (The city names it as the gas provider (a certified marketer using the Atlanta Gas Light system))
Water
Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources: about 1.34 grains per gallon average (range 1.05–1.87 gpg) on Gwinnett's water quality page (undated)
Welcome to Snellville (water: Gwinnett County) ↗ · Gwinnett DWR – Water Quality (Home Brewers table) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Snellville homes.
For Walton EMC and Walton Gas customers in Snellville. 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 Snellville.
Permits and who issues them
Snellville's plumbing permit application (rev. 4/1/2025) has a 'Replacement' option and a water heater line. You submit it by mail or in person. The form says you need the permit before any tear-out or plumbing work, and the paid application is your permit. Inspections happen Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
General contractors register with the city every year. Plumbing subcontractors on a building permit file affidavits with copies of their business and state licenses.
City of Snellville Department of Planning & Development ↗ · Snellville – Building Permits & Inspections ↗ · Snellville Plumbing Permit Application (rev. 4.1.25, PDF) ↗ · Snellville P&D Fee Schedule (approved 3-10-2025, 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 Snellville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 6 mi | Required | — | Lawrenceville Utilities (city electric department) |
| Loganville | 7 mi | Check with city | $35 | Walton EMC |
| Mountain Park | 7 mi | Required (county) | — | Jackson EMC |
| Lilburn | 8 mi | Required | $7 | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, Walton EMC |
| Tucker | 11 mi | Required | $50 | Georgia Power |
| Redan | 12 mi | Required (county) | $100 | Georgia Power, Snapping Shoals EMC |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Snellville water heater questions.
What does a plumbing permit cost in Snellville?
$50, under the fee schedule in effect since April 1, 2025.
Can I apply online?
No. The plumbing application must go in by mail or in person.
Does Snellville have hard water?
No. Gwinnett County reports average hardness of about 1.34 grains per gallon.
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