Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BRIDGEWATER
Bridgewater Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Bridgewater.
In Bridgewater, a licensed plumber pulls the permit. When the water heater is the only fixture, it's $70 for the plumbing permit and $70 for the gas permit, so a gas replacement costs $140 in permits. An electric unit is $75 and also needs a wiring permit. National Grid supplies electricity and Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts supplies gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Bridgewater Building Department
- Permit fee
- Water heater as the only fixture: $70 plumbing permit plus $70 gas permit for a gas unit. Electric water heater: $75 (wiring permit required). Re-inspection: $75. Not applying for a permit costs triple (current residential schedule, which raised fees from $60).
- Who gets the permit
- A plumber or gas fitter with a Massachusetts license. No homeowner plumbing or gas permits (248 CMR 3.05).
- Electric utility
- National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas utility
- Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts (formerly Columbia Gas)
- Water
- Town of Bridgewater DPW Water Division
- Companies found
- 3 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 Bridgewater averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Bridgewater
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeWater heater as the only fixture: $70 plumbing permit plus $70 gas permit for a gas unit. Electric water heater: $75 (wiring permit required). Re-inspection: $75. Not applying for a permit costs triple (current residential schedule, which raised fees from $60).. Town of Bridgewater Building Department 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 Bridgewater average is shown.
What can change the price in Bridgewater?
Electric water heaters need a wiring (electrical) permit. A gas permit that needs a pressure test is charged for one extra fixture ($15).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Bridgewater?
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 Bridgewater 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Massachusetts
Lists Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater 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.
Order: companies based in Bridgewater 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 ↗.
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LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Bridgewater.
Skip the permit, pay triple
Bridgewater's current schedule raised the penalty for not applying for a permit from double the fee to triple.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Bridgewater homes.
Energy
- Electric: National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas: Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts (formerly Columbia Gas)
Water
Town of Bridgewater DPW Water Division
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Bridgewater homes.
For National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) and Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts (formerly Columbia Gas) customers in Bridgewater. 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 Bridgewater.
Permits and who issues them
Bridgewater's Building Department issues plumbing and gas permits. Its residential fee schedule prices a water heater as the only fixture on a permit. Gas units need separate plumbing and gas permits; electric units need a wiring permit. Apply online; paper applications cost an extra $50.
Town of Bridgewater Building Department ↗ · Bridgewater Residential Plumbing and Gas Fees (PDF) ↗
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 Bridgewater.
| 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
Bridgewater water heater questions.
How much are permits for a gas water heater in Bridgewater?
$70 for the plumbing permit and $70 for the gas permit when the water heater is the only fixture. A paper application adds $50.
Does an electric water heater need an electrical permit?
Yes. The schedule lists electric water heating at $75 and says it requires a wiring permit.
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