Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BRAINTREE
Braintree Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Braintree.
In Braintree, a licensed plumber gets the water heater permit from the town Building Division for $50, and that covers the gas permit too (2026 fee schedule). Electricity comes from the town-owned Braintree Electric Light Department, which pays $250 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater. Gas comes from National Grid.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Braintree Building Division (Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections)
- Permit fee
- Water heater: $50 plumbing permit, with no extra fee for a gas permit if one is needed. Electrical appliance replacement: $55 if needed. Failed inspection: $50. Paper filings: $25 for each permit (Building Division fee schedule effective July 1, 2026).
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed plumber or gas fitter. Braintree's FAQ says Massachusetts law requires one to get all the required permits and do the work.
- Electric utility
- Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD)
- Gas utility
- National Grid (Boston Gas)
- Water
- Braintree Water & Sewer Department
- Rebate worth checking
- BELD ENERGY STAR hybrid electric (heat pump) water heater rebate (Active)
- 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 Braintree averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Braintree
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeWater heater: $50 plumbing permit, with no extra fee for a gas permit if one is needed. Electrical appliance replacement: $55 if needed. Failed inspection: $50. Paper filings: $25 for each permit (Building Division fee schedule effective July 1, 2026).. Town of Braintree Building Division (Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Braintree average is shown.
What can change the price in Braintree?
Some appliance replacements need an electrical permit (home appliance replacement: $55). New or moved gas appliances are $85 for 1-2 appliances. A gas test is $50.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Braintree?
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 →
Accurate Baker Elman
Lists Braintree among the areas it serves. Based in Franklin (second office in Newton).
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick same-day or next-day replacement of failed tanks, tidy installers and a tankless installation they said came in below competitors' quotes.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer (John H., 2019) complained about long booking waits and 'graduated scale' warranty pricing on a water heater replacement; no company response was visible.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Boston)
Lists Braintree 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 Braintree 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 Braintree 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 Braintree 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.
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (Greater Boston)
Lists Braintree 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.
Dry Air Systems
Lists Braintree 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 Braintree 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 BRAINTREE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Braintree.
Town electric, not Mass Save, for power
Braintree's electricity comes from the town-owned BELD, which runs its own appliance rebates (including $250 for a heat pump water heater) instead of Eversource or National Grid electric programs.
Mass. DPU: Find My Electric, Gas, and Water Company (electric.csv and gas-2023.csv tables; read via Wayback copy, Sept 2026) ↗ · BELD 2026 appliance rebate form ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Braintree homes.
Energy
- Electric: Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD) (Town-owned light plant)
- Gas: National Grid (Boston Gas)
Water
Braintree Water & Sewer Department
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Braintree homes.
For Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD) and National Grid (Boston Gas) customers in Braintree. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- BELD ENERGY STAR hybrid electric (heat pump) water heater rebate ↗Active$250 back on an ENERGY STAR hybrid electric (heat pump) water heater, using BELD's 2026 appliance rebate form.
- 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 Braintree.
Permits and who issues them
Braintree's Building Division issues plumbing, gas and electrical permits. You can apply online; paper filings cost $25 extra. A water heater has its own plumbing fee, and if a gas permit is also needed, there's no extra charge for it. The fee schedule says some appliance replacements also need an electrical permit, and inspectors won't inspect if a required electrical permit is missing.
Town of Braintree Building Division (Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections) ↗ · Braintree Building Division Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2026 (spreadsheet) ↗ · Braintree: Fee Schedule page ↗ · Braintree FAQ: Can a homeowner obtain a permit for plumbing or gas work? ↗
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 Braintree.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | — | Required | $20 | Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
| Cambridge | — | Required | $50 | Eversource |
| Lowell | — | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Brockton | — | Required | $80 | National Grid |
| Quincy | — | Required | — | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Lynn | — | Required | $18 | National Grid |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Braintree water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Braintree?
$50 for the plumbing permit, with no extra gas permit fee if one is needed. Paper filings add $25 (schedule effective July 1, 2026).
Can I get a plumbing or gas permit as a homeowner?
No. Braintree's FAQ says state law requires a licensed plumber or gas fitter to get the permits and do the work.
Does BELD offer a water heater rebate?
Yes. Its 2026 rebate form pays $250 for an ENERGY STAR hybrid electric (heat pump) water heater.
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