Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HOLBROOK
Holbrook Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Holbrook.
Under Holbrook's April 2020 fee schedule, replacing a gas water heater costs $50 for plumbing plus $50 for gas. An electric replacement is $50 plus an electrical permit. A licensed plumber or gas fitter pulls the permits. National Grid supplies electricity and Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts supplies gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Holbrook Building Department (50 North Franklin Street), Plumbing and Gas Inspectors
- Permit fee
- Gas water heater replacement: $50 plumbing permit plus $50 gas permit. Electric water heater replacement: $50 plus an electrical permit. Re-inspection: $100 (plumbing) / $50 (gas). Work without a permit: double (fee schedule effective April 1, 2020).
- Who gets the permit
- For Holbrook, a plumber or gas fitter licensed by the state. Homeowners can't pull plumbing or gas permits (248 CMR 3.05).
- Electric utility
- National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas utility
- Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts (formerly Columbia Gas)
- Typical home
- Built 1957 (median) · 84% 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 Holbrook averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Holbrook
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeGas water heater replacement: $50 plumbing permit plus $50 gas permit. Electric water heater replacement: $50 plus an electrical permit. Re-inspection: $100 (plumbing) / $50 (gas). Work without a permit: double (fee schedule effective April 1, 2020).. Town of Holbrook Building Department (50 North Franklin Street), Plumbing and Gas Inspectors fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Holbrook post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Vaughan Plumbing & Heating. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Holbrook average is shown.
What can change the price in Holbrook?
Not calling for an inspection within 10 days costs $50. Electric water heaters also need an electrical permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Holbrook?
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 Holbrook 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.
Boston Budget Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Lists Holbrook among the areas it serves. Based in Quincy.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised fast response (often same-day replacement), clear quotes, reasonable prices and crews that cleaned up.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; reviewers mentioned that a fee is required to book an appointment and that full payment is due after service.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Minuteman Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Holbrook among the areas it serves. Based in Cambridge.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Angi reviewers praised same-day response, replacements finished within a few hours, fair pricing (including for a weekend emergency) and tidy, well-explained work.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; one Angi reviewer (Aug 2025) noted a technician arrived later than expected due to an earlier emergency.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Massachusetts
Lists Holbrook 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 Holbrook 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.
Vaughan Plumbing & Heating
Lists Holbrook among the areas it serves. Based in Boston (Hyde Park, 02136).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: $125 OFF water heater installation; also $45 off Navien heat & hot water full service with organic flush. No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised fast response, reasonable prices (one said nearly $5,000 below another quote), help with a manufacturer warranty replacement, and a no-charge return visit to check a new unit.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer (Dec 2016) said a hot water heater had the same issue the day after service and the company declined to return; the owner replied that the technician had given an estimate for further repairs that the customer declined.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Holbrook 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 HOLBROOK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HOLBROOK
What Holbrook homes are like.
1957Median year built
80%Built before 1980
84%Owner-occupied
41%Heat with utility gas
86%Single-family homes
About 80% 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 Holbrook.
Call for the inspection within 10 days
Holbrook charges $50 if the final inspection isn't requested within 10 days of finishing plumbing or gas work.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Holbrook homes.
Energy
- Electric: National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas: Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts (formerly Columbia Gas)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Holbrook homes.
For National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) and Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts (formerly Columbia Gas) customers in Holbrook. 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 Holbrook.
Permits and who issues them
Holbrook's Building Department issues plumbing and gas fitting permits. Its fee schedule lists water heater replacements separately: a gas unit needs plumbing and gas permits, and an electric unit needs plumbing and electrical permits. Call for the inspection within 10 days of finishing, or there's a $50 fee.
Town of Holbrook Building Department (50 North Franklin Street), Plumbing and Gas Inspectors ↗ · Holbrook Inspection Services Permit Fee Schedule (effective April 1, 2020) ↗ · Holbrook Building Department ↗
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 Holbrook.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington | 3 mi | Required | — | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Brockton | 4 mi | Required | $80 | National Grid |
| Milton | 8 mi | Required | $35 | Eversource |
| Quincy | 8 mi | Required | — | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Norwood | 11 mi | Required | — | Norwood Municipal Light Department (Norwood Light) |
| Dedham | 12 mi | Required | $40 | Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Holbrook water heater questions.
What permits does a gas water heater replacement need in Holbrook?
A plumbing permit ($50) and a gas permit ($50), under the April 2020 fee schedule.
Is there a penalty for late inspection requests?
Yes. It's $50 if you don't call for the inspection within 10 days of finishing.
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