Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HAVERHILL
Haverhill Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Haverhill.
Haverhill has its own fees for replacing a water heater: $20 for the plumbing permit and $20 for the gas permit, issued by the plumbing and gas inspector at City Hall. National Grid supplies electricity and gas. The city's water division treats its own water and adds zinc orthophosphate to limit pipe corrosion.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Haverhill Inspectional Services, Plumbing and Gas Inspections (City Hall Room 214)
- Permit fee
- Plumbing: $20 for a replacement hot water tank. Gas: $20 for a replacement hot water heater. Re-inspection: $30 for each notice. All fees double if work starts before you have a permit (city page, no date).
- Who gets the permit
- A plumber or gas fitter with a Massachusetts license (248 CMR 3.05). Paper applications in Haverhill must include a copy of that license.
- Electric utility
- National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas utility
- National Grid (Boston Gas)
- Water
- City of Haverhill Water Division
- Typical home
- Built 1964 (median) · 63% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Haverhill averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Haverhill
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing: $20 for a replacement hot water tank. Gas: $20 for a replacement hot water heater. Re-inspection: $30 for each notice. All fees double if work starts before you have a permit (city page, no date).. City of Haverhill Inspectional Services, Plumbing and Gas Inspections (City Hall Room 214) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Haverhill post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Cranney Home Services, Simmons Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Haverhill average is shown.
What can change the price in Haverhill?
New residential work is $50 for each home plus $10 for each fixture (plumbing) or appliance (gas). Gas appliances of 200,000 BTU and up, or elevated-pressure gas, cost more.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Haverhill?
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 Haverhill 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.
Belanger & Sons LLC
Lists Haverhill 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.
Caron Heating & Cooling
Lists Haverhill among the areas it serves. Based in Methuen.
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A Yelp reviewer praised technicians' knowledge of a less common tankless unit, a repair finished in under two hours, and a service-contract discount.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Cranney Home Services
Lists Haverhill 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 Haverhill 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.
Simmons Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Lists Haverhill among the areas it serves. Based in Seabrook, NH.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: $40 Off All Water Heater Installs. No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised professional, clean installs, a fair price, and technicians who explained repairs on less common units such as on-demand and solar heaters.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Spencer Home Services
Lists Haverhill 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 Haverhill 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 Haverhill 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 HAVERHILL
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HAVERHILL
What Haverhill homes are like.
1964Median year built
63%Built before 1980
63%Owner-occupied
67%Heat with utility gas
51%Single-family homes
About 63% 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.
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 Haverhill.
Start early, pay double
Haverhill doubles all plumbing and gas fees if work starts before the permit is issued or before the inspector gives permission.
City water is treated against corrosion
Haverhill's 2025 report says the water is disinfected with sodium hypochlorite and treated with zinc orthophosphate to control lead and copper corrosion.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Haverhill homes.
Energy
- Electric: National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas: National Grid (Boston Gas)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Haverhill homes.
For National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) and National Grid (Boston Gas) customers in Haverhill. 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 Haverhill.
Permits and who issues them
Haverhill lists a plumbing permit fee and a gas permit fee just for replacing a water heater. File online or on paper. Paper filings need a copy of the license and workers' comp information, and mailed applications need at least three days. Call 978-420-3667 by 9 a.m. to ask for a same-day inspection.
City of Haverhill Inspectional Services, Plumbing and Gas Inspections (City Hall Room 214) ↗ · Haverhill: Plumbing and Gas Permits ↗
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 Haverhill.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen | 5 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Lawrence | 7 mi | Required | $21 | National Grid |
| Amesbury | 8 mi | Required | $80 | National Grid |
| Newburyport | 10 mi | Required | — | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Lowell | 15 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Wilmington | 16 mi | Required | $50 | Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Haverhill water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Haverhill?
$20 for the plumbing permit on a replacement tank and $20 for the gas permit on a replacement gas heater. Fees double if work starts first.
How do I schedule the inspection?
Call 978-420-3667 by 9 a.m. for a same-day slot if one is open, and tell the office when the job is done.
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