Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN AMESBURY
Amesbury Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Amesbury.
In Amesbury, only a Massachusetts-licensed plumber or gas fitter can get the permit. Under the November 2025 fee schedule, each residential plumbing or gas permit costs an $80 application fee plus $14 for every $1,000 of job value. Starting work without a permit doubles the fee, with a $400 minimum. National Grid supplies electricity and gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Amesbury Inspectional Services (Plumbing/Gas Inspector)
- Permit fee
- Residential plumbing or gas permit: $80 application fee plus $14 for every $1,000 of value (approved Oct. 28, 2025; effective Nov. 12, 2025). Starting work without a permit costs double, at least $400. Re-inspection: $50.
- Who gets the permit
- Amesbury says it issues plumbing, gas and wiring permits only to plumbers, gasfitters or electricians licensed in Massachusetts.
- Electric utility
- National Grid
- Gas utility
- National Grid
- Water
- City of Amesbury water system
- Rebate worth checking
- Mass Save heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1969 (median) · 69% 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 Amesbury averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Amesbury
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeResidential plumbing or gas permit: $80 application fee plus $14 for every $1,000 of value (approved Oct. 28, 2025; effective Nov. 12, 2025). Starting work without a permit costs double, at least $400. Re-inspection: $50.. City of Amesbury Inspectional Services (Plumbing/Gas Inspector) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Amesbury post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Cranney Home Services, Simmons Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Amesbury average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Amesbury?
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 →
128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Lists Amesbury among the areas it serves. Based in Wakefield.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The reviewer praised a prompt next-day estimate and a technician who explained options, pricing and scheduling.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Cranney Home Services
Lists Amesbury among the areas it serves. Based in Danvers.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Offer: $100 Off water heater install (see offer details on site). No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One Yelp reviewer (2024) praised a technician arriving within 30 minutes and courteous staff who explained everything up front on a water heater repair.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged high quotes for water heater replacement (e.g.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Simmons Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Lists Amesbury among the areas it serves. Based in Seabrook, NH.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: $40 Off All Water Heater Installs. No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised professional, clean installs, a fair price, and technicians who explained repairs on less common units such as on-demand and solar heaters.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Spencer Home Services
Lists Amesbury among the areas it serves. Based in Peabody.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The reviewer praised professional, responsive management and hard-working crews across projects including a hot water heater installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Dry Air Systems
Lists Amesbury among the areas it serves. Based in Newburyport.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Amesbury 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 AMESBURY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN AMESBURY
What Amesbury homes are like.
1969Median year built
67%Built before 1980
69%Owner-occupied
58%Heat with utility gas
58%Single-family homes
About 67% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
58% 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 Amesbury.
A steep penalty for skipping the permit
Since November 2025, Amesbury charges double the permit fee, at least $400, if work starts without a permit.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Amesbury homes.
Water
City of Amesbury water system
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Amesbury homes.
For National Grid customers in Amesbury. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Mass Save heat pump water heater rebate ↗Active$750 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater (UEF 3.30, or 2.20 for 120-volt plug-in units), or $1,500 for a split-system model, when replacing an existing electric, propane, natural gas or oil water heater.
- 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 Amesbury.
Permits and who issues them
Amesbury asks you to apply online for plumbing and gas permits. Its new fee schedule (effective November 12, 2025) charges an application fee plus an amount based on the job's value for residential plumbing and gas permits.
We found no separate city contractor license. Permits go to plumbers and gas fitters with state licenses.
City of Amesbury Inspectional Services (Plumbing/Gas Inspector) ↗ · City of Amesbury Inspectional Services ↗ · Amesbury Inspectional Services Fees (effective 11/12/25) ↗ · Amesbury Residential & Commercial Permits ↗ · 248 CMR 3.05 Permits and Inspections (LII) ↗
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 Amesbury.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburyport | 4 mi | Required | — | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Haverhill | 8 mi | Required | $20 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Methuen | 14 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Lawrence | 15 mi | Required | $21 | National Grid |
| Danvers | 19 mi | Required | $15 | Danvers Electric Division (municipal) |
| Gloucester | 21 mi | Required | — | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Amesbury water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Amesbury?
$80 plus $14 for every $1,000 of job value, for each residential plumbing or gas permit (effective Nov. 12, 2025).
Can a homeowner pull the permit?
No. Amesbury gives plumbing and gas permits only to plumbers and gasfitters licensed in Massachusetts.
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