Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HUDSON
Hudson Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Hudson.
In Hudson, home plumbing and gas permits cost $50 for each inspection. A licensed plumber or gas fitter files online, and the contractor books the inspections. Electricity comes from the town-owned Hudson Light & Power Department, and gas from Eversource.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Hudson Building Department
- Permit fee
- Single-family plumbing/gas: $50 for each inspection. Re-inspection: $40 if the inspector can't get in or the work fails. The fee sheet has no date.
- Who gets the permit
- As state rules require, Hudson's plumbing permits go to licensed plumbers and gas permits to licensed gas fitters, never apprentices. We found no homeowner option.
- Electric utility
- Hudson Light & Power Department (municipal)
- Gas utility
- Eversource (Eversource Gas of Massachusetts)
- Water
- Town of Hudson DPW water system
- Rebate worth checking
- Hudson Light & Power heat pump water heater rebate (Unclear)
- Typical home
- Built 1968 (median) · 68% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Hudson averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Hudson
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeSingle-family plumbing/gas: $50 for each inspection. Re-inspection: $40 if the inspector can't get in or the work fails. The fee sheet has no date.. Town of Hudson Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Hudson post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Landry Mechanical, Walley's Heating & Air. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Hudson average is shown.
What can change the price in Hudson?
Backflow preventers and cross-connection devices need DPW approval first.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Hudson?
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 →
Paul Jarry Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Lists Hudson among the areas it serves. Based in Hudson, NH.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback An Angi reviewer (2013) praised clear explanation of alternatives, installation two days later, progress calls during the job, and guidance on operation and maintenance.
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 Hudson 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Boston)
Lists Hudson 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.
Landry Mechanical
Lists Hudson among the areas it serves. Based in Millbury (Framingham location at 763 Waverly St unit 32).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: $75 off tank-type water heater installs or $125 off tankless water heater installs (present at time of sale; not combinable).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised fast response (including weekend and next-day replacements), manufacturer-warranty coordination on tankless and hybrid units, and technicians who explained options.
Worth knowing A BBB reviewer (DR.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (Greater Boston)
Lists Hudson 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.
Walley's Heating & Air
Lists Hudson among the areas it serves. Based in Nashua, NH.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Emergency service
Published price: Fall specials (NH service region, residential up to 4 units): electric water heater replacements starting at $1,999 (40-gal; +$100 for 50-gal); chimney vent from $2,199 (40-gal; +$200 for 50-gal); power vent from $2,999 (40-gal; +$200 for 50-gal). Includes town permit, inspection, old tank removal, install and connections as-is; code-upgrade accessories, relocation or fuel conversion extra.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised thorough proposals, competitive pricing, a 5-year labor warranty, smooth project management and clean installations, including follow-up on a post-install sediment issue.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Dry Air Systems
Lists Hudson 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater New Hampshire
Lists Hudson among the areas it serves. Based in Manchester, NH.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Marlborough)
Lists Hudson among the areas it serves. Based in Marlborough.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- 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 Hudson 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 HUDSON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HUDSON
What Hudson homes are like.
1968Median year built
64%Built before 1980
68%Owner-occupied
62%Heat with utility gas
55%Single-family homes
About 64% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
62% 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 Hudson.
Your contractor books the inspections
Hudson's fee sheet says the contractor must set up all inspections. The department doesn't take requests from homeowners.
Town-owned electric
Hudson's electricity comes from the town-owned Hudson Light & Power Department, so its own rebates apply instead of Mass Save electric rebates.
MassDOT Utility Contacts by Municipality: Hudson ↗ · Hudson Light & Power rebates ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Hudson homes.
Energy
- Electric: Hudson Light & Power Department (municipal)
- Gas: Eversource (Eversource Gas of Massachusetts)
MassDOT Utility Contacts by Municipality: Hudson ↗ · Eversource: Communities we serve ↗
Water
Town of Hudson DPW water system
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Hudson homes.
For Hudson Light & Power Department (municipal) and Eversource (Eversource Gas of Massachusetts) customers in Hudson. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Hudson Light & Power heat pump water heater rebate ↗UnclearOutside rebate trackers list up to $750 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater through 2026.
- 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 Hudson.
Permits and who issues them
Every Hudson permit is applied for online (there's a link on the town homepage). Home plumbing and gas permits are charged by the inspection. The contractor has to set up all inspections; the department doesn't take inspection requests from homeowners.
We didn't find a Hudson contractor license; plumbers and gas fitters need their state licenses.
Town of Hudson Building Department ↗ · Town of Hudson Building Department ↗ · Hudson Plumbing and Gas Fees ↗ · Hudson Permit Application Info & Process ↗ · 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 Hudson.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 3 mi | Required | $40 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Maynard | 6 mi | Required | — | Eversource |
| Framingham | 9 mi | Required | $50 | Eversource |
| Wellesley | 16 mi | Required | $50 | Wellesley Municipal Light Plant (WMLP) |
| Waltham | 16 mi | Required | $25 | Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
| Lexington | 17 mi | Required | $60 | Eversource |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Hudson water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Hudson?
Home plumbing and gas permits cost $50 for each inspection. A failed or missed inspection adds a $40 re-inspection fee.
Can I schedule the inspection myself?
No. Hudson says the contractor has to set up all inspections.
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