Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN GLOUCESTER
Gloucester Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Gloucester.
Yes, every plumbing or gas job in Gloucester needs a permit, including swapping a water heater. The city's Plumbing & Gas Fitting Inspector issues them only to licensed plumbers and gas fitters, through the online permit system. National Grid supplies electricity and gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Gloucester Inspectional Services, Plumbing & Gas Fitting Inspector
- Who gets the permit
- Only licensed plumbers and gas fitters, according to the city's Plumbing & Gas Fitting Inspector page.
- Electric utility
- National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas utility
- National Grid (Boston Gas)
- Water
- City of Gloucester DPW Water Division
- Typical home
- Built 1946 (median) · 64% 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 Gloucester averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Gloucester
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Gloucester 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 Gloucester average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Gloucester?
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 Gloucester 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.
Cranney Home Services
Lists Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 GLOUCESTER
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN GLOUCESTER
What Gloucester homes are like.
1946Median year built
76%Built before 1980
64%Owner-occupied
40%Heat with utility gas
55%Single-family homes
About 76% 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 Gloucester homes.
Energy
- Electric: National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas: National Grid (Boston Gas)
Water
City of Gloucester DPW Water Division
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Gloucester homes.
For National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) and National Grid (Boston Gas) customers in Gloucester. 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 Gloucester.
Permits and who issues them
Gloucester says all plumbing and gas work needs a plumbing and/or gas permit, and only licensed plumbers and gas fitters can get one. Permits are now online. Inspectors review applications and take questions weekdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Monday-Thursday 1-2 p.m.
City of Gloucester Inspectional Services, Plumbing & Gas Fitting Inspector ↗ · Gloucester: Plumbing & Gas Fitting Inspector ↗ · Gloucester: Online Permitting ↗
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 Gloucester.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly | 10 mi | Required | $10 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Marblehead | 12 mi | Required | — | Marblehead Municipal Light Department (MMLD) |
| Danvers | 14 mi | Required | $15 | Danvers Electric Division (municipal) |
| Salem | 14 mi | Required | $25 | National Grid |
| Swampscott | 15 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Peabody | 16 mi | Required | $15 | Peabody Municipal Light Plant (PMLP) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Gloucester water heater questions.
Can a homeowner get a plumbing or gas permit in Gloucester?
No. The city says only licensed plumbers and gas fitters get permits.
When can I reach the plumbing inspector?
Monday-Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Monday-Thursday 1-2 p.m. Call first if you're coming from far away.
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