Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN EVERETT
Everett Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Everett.
In Everett, a licensed plumber or gas fitter gets plumbing and gas permits from Inspectional Services through its Online Permit Center, and separate plumbing and gas divisions do the inspections. National Grid supplies electricity and gas, and the city's water is soft MWRA water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Everett Inspectional Services Department (Divisions of Plumbing and of Gas Fittings and Gas Appliances)
- Who gets the permit
- Everett issues plumbing permits to licensed plumbers and gas permits to licensed gas fitters only; Massachusetts never issues them to apprentices. We found no homeowner permit.
- Electric utility
- National Grid
- Gas utility
- National Grid
- Water
- City of Everett Water Department, supplied by MWRA · Soft: MWRA water is about 16 mg/L (about 1 grain per gallon).
- Rebate worth checking
- Mass Save heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1938 (median) · 37% 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 Everett averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Everett
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Everett average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Everett?
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 Everett 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 Everett 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.
Belanger & Sons LLC
Lists Everett among the areas it serves. Based in Wilmington.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised owner Steve's fast response, next-day or same-day replacements of leaking or failing heaters, and follow-up after installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Rich Mathews & Son Plumbing (Boston Water Heaters)
Lists Everett 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 Everett 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 Everett 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 Everett 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 ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN EVERETT
What Everett homes are like.
1938Median year built
77%Built before 1980
37%Owner-occupied
67%Heat with utility gas
26%Single-family homes
About 77% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
67% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
Only 37% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters should ask the landlord or property manager; replacing the heater is usually the owner’s decision.
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 Everett.
Online Permit Center
In Everett, you can apply for, pay for and receive plumbing and gas permits online, and check permit and inspection status there.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Everett homes.
Water
City of Everett Water Department, supplied by MWRA: Soft: MWRA water is about 16 mg/L (about 1 grain per gallon).
MWRA 2025 Annual Water Quality Test Results - Full Service communities ↗ · MWRA: FAQ about MWRA tap water (hardness ~16 mg/L, ~1 gpg) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Everett homes.
For National Grid customers in Everett. 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 Everett.
Permits and who issues them
Everett ISD enforces the state plumbing and gas code through separate plumbing and gas divisions. You can apply for, pay for (by Stripe) and receive plumbing and gas permits on the city's Online Permit Center, or pay in person. Request inspections by calling ISD at 617-394-2220.
We didn't see an Everett contractor license; permits go to state-licensed plumbers and gas fitters.
City of Everett Inspectional Services Department (Divisions of Plumbing and of Gas Fittings and Gas Appliances) ↗ · City of Everett ISD: Plumbing and Gas ↗ · City of Everett Online Permitting ↗ · 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 Everett.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 1 mi | Required | — | Eversource |
| Malden | 2 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid |
| Somerville | 3 mi | Required | $60 | Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
| Medford | 3 mi | Required | $25 | Eversource, National Grid |
| Revere | 3 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Melrose | 3 mi | Required | $40 | National Grid |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everett water heater questions.
Can the permit be handled online in Everett?
Yes. Everett's Online Permit Center takes applications, payment and issues plumbing and gas permits. A Massachusetts-licensed plumber or gas fitter still has to pull the permit.
City of Everett Online Permitting ↗ · 248 CMR 3.05 Permits and Inspections (LII) ↗
How do I book the inspection?
Call Everett Inspectional Services at 617-394-2220 with the address and the kind of inspection (plumbing or gas).
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