Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BEVERLY
Beverly Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Beverly.
In Beverly, your licensed plumber or gas fitter applies online with the Municipal Inspections Department. Each plumbing or gas permit costs at least $65 ($10 for each fixture above that), and filing on paper adds $25. National Grid supplies electricity and gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Beverly Municipal Inspections / Building Department
- Permit fee
- Plumbing and gas permits: $10 for each fixture or $65, whichever is more. Re-inspection: $50. Paper permits: $25 extra (from Dec. 1, 2024). Fees double if work starts without a permit.
- Who gets the permit
- A plumber or gas fitter licensed in Massachusetts (248 CMR 3.05). Beverly's portal uses their license number as the username.
- Electric utility
- National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas utility
- National Grid (Boston Gas)
- Water
- City of Beverly Water Department
- Typical home
- Built 1956 (median) · 60% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Beverly averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Beverly
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing and gas permits: $10 for each fixture or $65, whichever is more. Re-inspection: $50. Paper permits: $25 extra (from Dec. 1, 2024). Fees double if work starts without a permit.. City of Beverly Municipal Inspections / Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Beverly post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Cranney Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Beverly average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Beverly?
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 Beverly 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.
Ace Hardware Home Services (Boston office)
Lists Beverly among the areas it serves. Based in Billerica.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a same-day emergency tankless installation and punctual, well-explained maintenance that included a hot water heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Cranney Home Services
Lists Beverly 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.
Rich Mathews & Son Plumbing (Boston Water Heaters)
Lists Beverly among the areas it serves. Based in Lynnfield.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick response, reasonable pricing, permits filed, venting brought to code and tidy installations.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (Greater Boston)
Lists Beverly among the areas it serves. Based in Stoneham.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a free control adjustment and flat-rate flush (2026), a clear diagnosis of a leaking Bosch tankless unit (2026), and professional water heater and boiler replacements.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged replacement quotes ($5,400 in 2019; at least $12,000 in 2024) for problems others fixed for $350 and $750, and one (Jan 2026) said National Grid found a significant gas leak at a newly installed water heater's joint the day after installation; no company responses were visible on these.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Spencer Home Services
Lists Beverly 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 Beverly 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 Beverly 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 BEVERLY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BEVERLY
What Beverly homes are like.
1956Median year built
72%Built before 1980
60%Owner-occupied
50%Heat with utility gas
54%Single-family homes
About 72% 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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Beverly homes.
Energy
- Electric: National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas: National Grid (Boston Gas)
Water
City of Beverly Water Department
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Beverly homes.
For National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) and National Grid (Boston Gas) customers in Beverly. 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 Beverly.
Permits and who issues them
Beverly issues plumbing and gas permits through its Online Permit Center, where contractors apply, pay and track inspections; a contractor's username is their license number. Since December 1, 2024, paper plumbing, gas and electrical permits cost a $25 administration fee.
City of Beverly Municipal Inspections / Building Department ↗ · Beverly: Building Permit Fees ↗ · Beverly: Online Permit Center ↗
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 Beverly.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marblehead | 4 mi | Required | — | Marblehead Municipal Light Department (MMLD) |
| Salem | 5 mi | Required | $25 | National Grid |
| Danvers | 6 mi | Required | $15 | Danvers Electric Division (municipal) |
| Peabody | 7 mi | Required | $15 | Peabody Municipal Light Plant (PMLP) |
| Swampscott | 7 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Lynn | 8 mi | Required | $18 | National Grid |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Beverly water heater questions.
What does a plumbing or gas permit cost in Beverly?
$10 for each fixture or $65, whichever is more. Paper permits add a $25 administration fee, and work done without a permit pays double.
Can permits be filed online in Beverly?
Yes. The Online Permit Center handles building, electrical, gas, plumbing and mechanical permits, and you can see inspection results online.
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