Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ABINGTON
Abington Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Abington.
In Abington, a licensed plumber or gas fitter files the water heater permit with the Building Department at Town Hall, 500 Gliniewicz Way, on the town's OpenGov portal. Abington isn't on MWRA water. Its tap water comes from the Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works, which mixes well water treated on Myers Avenue in Abington with two treated surface water supplies.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Abington Building Department (Town Hall, 500 Gliniewicz Way), Plumbing & Gas Inspector
- Who gets the permit
- Only a plumber or gas fitter licensed in Massachusetts. Abington homeowners can't pull plumbing or gas permits (248 CMR 3.05).
- Electric utility
- National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas utility
- National Grid (Boston Gas)
- Water
- Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works
- Typical home
- Built 1970 (median) · 73% 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 Abington averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Abington
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Abington post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Vaughan Plumbing & Heating. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Abington average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Abington?
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 →
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Boston)
Lists Abington among the areas it serves. Based in Stoughton.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise specific to the Boston branch was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB reviewer (Wally S., July 2026) said a hybrid hot water system installed by the Stoughton, Mass.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Boston Budget Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Lists Abington among the areas it serves. Based in Quincy.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised fast response (often same-day replacement), clear quotes, reasonable prices and crews that cleaned up.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; reviewers mentioned that a fee is required to book an appointment and that full payment is due after service.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Minuteman Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Abington among the areas it serves. Based in Cambridge.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Angi reviewers praised same-day response, replacements finished within a few hours, fair pricing (including for a weekend emergency) and tidy, well-explained work.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; one Angi reviewer (Aug 2025) noted a technician arrived later than expected due to an earlier emergency.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Massachusetts
Lists Abington among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water-heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged repeated leaks and unfinished warranty repairs on an on-demand water heater install (2024) and a $400 charge for a filter cleaning (2021); the 2024 reviewer said the company later called to try to resolve it but asked that the review be removed first.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Vaughan Plumbing & Heating
Lists Abington among the areas it serves. Based in Boston (Hyde Park, 02136).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: $125 OFF water heater installation; also $45 off Navien heat & hot water full service with organic flush. No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised fast response, reasonable prices (one said nearly $5,000 below another quote), help with a manufacturer warranty replacement, and a no-charge return visit to check a new unit.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer (Dec 2016) said a hot water heater had the same issue the day after service and the company declined to return; the owner replied that the technician had given an estimate for further repairs that the customer declined.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Abington 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. Massachusetts eLIPSE license lookup ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ABINGTON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ABINGTON
What Abington homes are like.
1970Median year built
63%Built before 1980
73%Owner-occupied
46%Heat with utility gas
71%Single-family homes
About 63% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 Abington.
One water system for Abington and Rockland
One Joint Water Works serves both towns. It draws from four gravel-packed wells at the Myers Avenue plant in Abington, the Hingham Street (Hannigan) Reservoir in Rockland, and Great Sandy Bottom Pond in Pembroke. Well water is treated with potassium permanganate and Greensand Plus filters to remove iron and manganese, then sodium hydroxide is added to adjust pH and limit pipe corrosion. The utility's office is at 366 Centre Avenue, Rockland (781-878-0901).
Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works: Water Sources ↗ · Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works: About Us ↗
PFAS6 treatment is being built
In 2025, the Joint Water Works reported quarterly PFAS6 results above the 20 ng/L state limit at its Hingham Street plant in Rockland. The Myers Avenue plant in Abington tested non-detect after a GAC filter vessel was added. Each town approved borrowing $13 million for GAC and resin treatment at the Hannigan and Myers Avenue plants. The utility's notice lists a whole-house (point-of-entry) PFAS filter as one option, which affects where a new water heater and its piping go.
2026 water supply emergency
The Joint Water Works declared a water supply emergency on July 31, 2026, with a Level 4 water ban. Outdoor water bans don't stop a water heater replacement, but draining and flushing the old tank uses water, so check the current ban notice first.
Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works: About Us (Level 4 water ban notice) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Abington homes.
Energy
- Electric: National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas: National Grid (Boston Gas)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Abington homes.
For National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) and National Grid (Boston Gas) customers in Abington. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Massachusetts rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Abington.
Permits and who issues them
Abington's Building Department issues building, electrical, gas and plumbing permits. Its page has an 'Apply For Permits Online' button that goes to the town's OpenGov portal. A plumbing and gas inspector handles water heater permits and inspections.
Town of Abington Building Department (Town Hall, 500 Gliniewicz Way), Plumbing & Gas Inspector ↗ · Abington Building Department (Wayback copy, May 2026; live site served a bot challenge) ↗ · Abington OpenGov permit portal ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Massachusetts eLIPSE license lookup ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Massachusetts licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Abington.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook | 3 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Brockton | 4 mi | Required | $80 | National Grid |
| Quincy | 10 mi | Required | — | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Milton | 11 mi | Required | $35 | Eversource |
| Norwood | 13 mi | Required | — | Norwood Municipal Light Department (Norwood Light) |
| Dedham | 15 mi | Required | $40 | Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Abington water heater questions.
Does Abington get MWRA water?
No. Abington's water comes from the Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works. It treats water from wells on Myers Avenue in Abington, the Hingham Street Reservoir in Rockland, and Great Sandy Bottom Pond in Pembroke.
Should I add a PFAS filter when I replace my water heater in Abington?
It's up to you. The Joint Water Works' PFAS6 notice says certified whole-house or single-tap filters can be used, and lists a free bottle filling station at 366 Centre Ave., Rockland, while permanent treatment is built. If you want a whole-house filter, ask the plumber to leave room for it on the main line before the water heater.
Who pulls the permit in Abington?
A plumber licensed in Massachusetts (plus a gas fitter for a gas unit) files with the Abington Building Department on the town's OpenGov portal. State rules don't let homeowners get plumbing or gas permits.
Abington OpenGov permit portal ↗ · 248 CMR 3.05 Permits and Inspections (LII) ↗
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