Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SUWANEE
Suwanee Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Suwanee.
Suwanee says replacing a water heater needs a permit, and owners doing their own work can use the city's Homeowner Affidavit. The posted fee schedule is from 2012: permits not listed elsewhere are $6 per $1,000 of job cost, with a $50 minimum. Georgia Power or Jackson EMC supplies power. Gwinnett County supplies water (about 1.3 grains per gallon).
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Suwanee Planning Services & Inspections
- Permit fee
- The posted fee schedule (adopted Sept. 25, 2012) has no separate trade or water heater fee. Permits not listed elsewhere cost $6.00 per $1,000 of construction cost, with a $50 minimum. Because the schedule is old, check the current fee with the city.
- Who gets the permit
- Owners doing their own work can use the city's Homeowner Affidavit. Contractors use the Authorized Permit Agent and Subcontractor Affidavits.
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power and Jackson EMC
- Gas utility
- Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer
- Water
- Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources · Soft: about 1.34 grains per gallon average (roughly 23 mg/L), range 1.05–1.87 gpg, 2025 data
- Rebate worth checking
- Home Energy Improvement Program – Heat Pump Water Heater (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2003 (median) · 59% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 12 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 Suwanee averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Suwanee
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeThe posted fee schedule (adopted Sept. 25, 2012) has no separate trade or water heater fee. Permits not listed elsewhere cost $6.00 per $1,000 of construction cost, with a $50 minimum. Because the schedule is old, check the current fee with the city.. City of Suwanee Planning Services & Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Suwanee post water heater prices or specials on their websites: 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 Suwanee average is shown.
What can change the price in Suwanee?
The city also requires permits for replacing electric service and for changes to electrical, plumbing, HVAC or other mechanical systems. Starting work before the permit is issued doubles the fee (200%).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Suwanee?
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 Suwanee 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.
AZERPLUMB - Plumbing & Drain
Lists Suwanee 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 Suwanee 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 Suwanee 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 Suwanee 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.
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 Suwanee 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 Suwanee 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.
Superior Plumbing
Lists Suwanee among the areas it serves. Based in Kennesaw.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$25 OFF — Save $25 on Water Heaters'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A reviewer disputed $89.50 dispatch and $478.68 labor charges for a valve replacement on a 2018 Superior-installed heater; Superior replied that its own parts-and-labor warranty is one year and the manufacturer's 10-year warranty is parts only.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Also listing Suwanee: Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), RooterPLUS!.
Order: companies based in Suwanee 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 SUWANEE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SUWANEE
What Suwanee homes are like.
2003Median year built
3%Built before 1980
59%Owner-occupied
50%Heat with utility gas
64%Single-family homes
About 31% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
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 Suwanee.
Current codes on the city's list
Suwanee's adopted codes are the 2024 International Plumbing, Fuel Gas and Residential Codes with 2026 Georgia amendments, and the 2015 IECC with Georgia supplements (2023).
Jackson EMC has no stand-alone water heater rebate listed
Jackson EMC's current rebates are for heat pump HVAC, EV chargers, smart thermostats and home energy evaluations. It lists no separate rebate for water heaters.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Suwanee homes.
Energy
- Electric: Georgia Power (Named by the city)
- Electric: Jackson EMC (Also named by the city)
- Gas: Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer
Water
Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources: Soft: about 1.34 grains per gallon average (roughly 23 mg/L), range 1.05–1.87 gpg, 2025 data
Suwanee – Utilities ↗ · Gwinnett County – Drinking water quality data ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Suwanee homes.
For Georgia Power, Jackson EMC and Atlanta Gas Light (delivery), gas bought from a certified marketer customers in Suwanee. 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 Suwanee.
Permits and who issues them
Suwanee's building permits page lists 'water heater replacement' as work that needs a permit. Residents and contractors each have their own online application on the city site. Inspections are scheduled online too.
The 2012 fee schedule charges $20 for State Subcontractor Card Registration.
City of Suwanee Planning Services & Inspections ↗ · Suwanee – Building Permits/Inspections ↗ · Suwanee Fee Schedule (adopted Sept. 25, 2012; scanned 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 Suwanee.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill | 3 mi | Check with city | $25 | Jackson EMC |
| Duluth | 6 mi | Check with city | — | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC |
| Buford | 6 mi | Check with city | — | City of Buford Electric Department (MEAG Power member) |
| Lawrenceville | 8 mi | Required | — | Lawrenceville Utilities (city electric department) |
| Johns Creek | 8 mi | Required | By job value (from $6.50) | Georgia Power, Sawnee EMC |
| Peachtree Corners | 11 mi | Required | $250 | Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, Sawnee EMC or Walton EMC |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Suwanee water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Suwanee?
Yes. The city's building permits page lists water heater replacement as work that needs one.
How much will the permit cost?
The only posted fee schedule, from 2012, charges $6 per $1,000 of construction cost, $50 minimum, for permits not listed separately. Call the city at 770-945-8996 to check.
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