Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BURLINGTON
Burlington Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Burlington.
In Burlington, a licensed plumber or gas fitter gets permits from the Building Department. The minimum is $45 for up to three fixtures, under a fee sheet from 2004. Eversource supplies electricity and National Grid supplies gas. Town water mixes Mill Pond plant water (about 66 mg/L hardness) with softer MWRA water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Burlington Building Department (Town Hall Annex, 25 Center Street), Plumbing & Gas Inspector
- Permit fee
- Plumbing and gas permits: $45 minimum for the first three fixtures, plus $15 for each additional fixture, appliance or device (fee schedule effective July 1, 2004).
- Who gets the permit
- Burlington's permits go to state-licensed plumbers and gas fitters. Massachusetts doesn't allow homeowner plumbing or gas permits (248 CMR 3.05).
- Electric utility
- Eversource (NSTAR Electric)
- Gas utility
- National Grid (Boston Gas)
- Water
- Town of Burlington Water Department (Mill Pond Water Treatment Plant plus MWRA water) · Mill Pond plant water about 66 mg/L (ppm) hardness, 2025 (moderately soft); the MWRA portion is about 15-20 mg/L
- Typical home
- Built 1972 (median) · 74% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Burlington averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Burlington
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing and gas permits: $45 minimum for the first three fixtures, plus $15 for each additional fixture, appliance or device (fee schedule effective July 1, 2004).. Town of Burlington Building Department (Town Hall Annex, 25 Center Street), Plumbing & Gas Inspector fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Burlington 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 Burlington average is shown.
What can change the price in Burlington?
Replacing an electrical appliance in an existing building: $20 minimum or $10 for every $1,000 (same 2004 schedule).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Burlington?
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 →
Damaso Plumbing & Heating Inc
Lists Burlington among the areas it serves. Based in Burlington.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick response in emergencies (including a blizzard), next-day tank replacement, fair pricing and follow-up to confirm the heater was working.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Lists Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington 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.
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (Greater Boston)
Lists Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington 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 BURLINGTON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BURLINGTON
What Burlington homes are like.
1972Median year built
62%Built before 1980
74%Owner-occupied
52%Heat with utility gas
74%Single-family homes
About 62% 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 Burlington.
A mix of two water sources
In 2025, Burlington made about 399 million gallons at its Mill Pond plant and bought about 672 million gallons from the MWRA. Hardness depends on the mix (Mill Pond: 66.2 ppm).
The fee schedule is from 2004
The town's posted permit fee sheet took effect July 1, 2004. Check current plumbing and gas fees with the Building Department.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Burlington homes.
Energy
- Electric: Eversource (NSTAR Electric)
- Gas: National Grid (Boston Gas)
Water
Town of Burlington Water Department (Mill Pond Water Treatment Plant plus MWRA water): Mill Pond plant water about 66 mg/L (ppm) hardness, 2025 (moderately soft); the MWRA portion is about 15-20 mg/L
MWRA 2025 partial-service communities report (Burlington section: Mill Pond WTP table) ↗ · Cambridge Water Dept: water hardness (MWRA water about 15-20 ppm) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Burlington homes.
For Eversource (NSTAR Electric) and National Grid (Boston Gas) customers in Burlington. 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 Burlington.
Permits and who issues them
Burlington's Building Department issues plumbing and gas permits. The Plumbing & Gas Inspector's office hours are 8-9:30 a.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. (781-270-1618).
Town of Burlington Building Department (Town Hall Annex, 25 Center Street), Plumbing & Gas Inspector ↗ · Burlington Building Department fee schedule (effective July 1, 2004) ↗ · Burlington: Building ↗
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 Burlington.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woburn | 3 mi | Required | — | Eversource |
| Lexington | 4 mi | Required | $60 | Eversource |
| Winchester | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Eversource |
| Wilmington | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) |
| Reading | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) |
| Stoneham | 6 mi | Required | $50 | Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Burlington water heater questions.
What is the plumbing or gas permit fee in Burlington?
$45 minimum for the first three fixtures, plus $15 for each additional fixture, appliance or device (2004 schedule).
Is Burlington's water hard?
No. Mill Pond plant water measured about 66 mg/L hardness in 2025, and the MWRA water is even softer.
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