Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LAWRENCE
Lawrence Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lawrence.
In Lawrence, Inspectional Services issues plumbing and gas permits and takes applications and payments online. The posted fees are low: a gas permit is $21 plus $7 for each unit. National Grid supplies electricity, and Eversource Gas (formerly Columbia Gas) supplies gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Lawrence Inspectional Services Department (Building Department inspectors)
- Permit fee
- Gas permit: $21 plus $7 for each unit. Plumbing permit: listed as '$2100 + $7.00 per fixture', which is probably a typo for $21 plus $7 for each fixture. The fee page has no date.
- Who gets the permit
- Plumbing and gas permits in Massachusetts go only to licensed people (a licensed plumber for plumbing, a licensed gas fitter for gas), never apprentices. Lawrence doesn't appear to offer a homeowner permit.
- Electric utility
- National Grid
- Gas utility
- Eversource (Eversource Gas of Massachusetts, formerly Columbia Gas)
- Water
- City of Lawrence Water & Sewer Department (Drinking Water Treatment Facility)
- Rebate worth checking
- Mass Save heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1950 (median) · 28% 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 Lawrence averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lawrence
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeGas permit: $21 plus $7 for each unit. Plumbing permit: listed as '$2100 + $7.00 per fixture', which is probably a typo for $21 plus $7 for each fixture. The fee page has no date.. City of Lawrence Inspectional Services Department (Building Department inspectors) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Lawrence 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 Lawrence average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lawrence?
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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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.
Cranney Home Services
Lists Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 LAWRENCE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LAWRENCE
What Lawrence homes are like.
1950Median year built
78%Built before 1980
28%Owner-occupied
70%Heat with utility gas
27%Single-family homes
About 78% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
70% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
Only 28% 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 Lawrence.
The gas system was rebuilt after 2018
After the gas over-pressure explosions and fires of September 13, 2018, Columbia Gas (now Eversource Gas) rebuilt the gas system in Lawrence and later checked old, unused service lines. The city keeps an archive of these notices.
Low posted permit fees
Lawrence's posted gas permit fee is $21 plus $7 for each unit, one of the lowest around. Double-check the plumbing fee, because the posted number looks like a typo.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lawrence homes.
Energy
- Electric: National Grid
- Gas: Eversource (Eversource Gas of Massachusetts, formerly Columbia Gas)
MassDOT Utility Contacts by Municipality: Lawrence ↗ · Eversource: Communities we serve ↗
Water
City of Lawrence Water & Sewer Department (Drinking Water Treatment Facility)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lawrence homes.
For National Grid and Eversource (Eversource Gas of Massachusetts, formerly Columbia Gas) customers in Lawrence. 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 Lawrence.
Permits and who issues them
Lawrence Inspectional Services issues plumbing and gas permits. Apply and pay online through the city's Citizenserve Online Permit Application system, which homeowners and contractors can use for the permit types they're allowed to file. ISD inspectors check the installation.
We didn't find a city contractor license in Lawrence; permits go to state-licensed plumbers and gas fitters.
City of Lawrence Inspectional Services Department (Building Department inspectors) ↗ · City of Lawrence Inspectional Services ↗ · Lawrence Inspectional Services Department Fees ↗ · Lawrence Online Permit Application ↗ · Lawrence Citizenserve permits & licensing ↗ · 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 Lawrence.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen | 3 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Haverhill | 7 mi | Required | $20 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Lowell | 9 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Wilmington | 9 mi | Required | $50 | Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) |
| Reading | 12 mi | Required | $50 | Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) |
| Lynnfield | 13 mi | Required | $50 | Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD), Peabody Municipal Light Plant |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lawrence water heater questions.
What does a gas permit cost in Lawrence?
The city's fee page lists $21 plus $7 for each unit. The plumbing permit looks like $21 plus $7 for each fixture.
Can I apply online?
Yes. Lawrence takes permit applications and payments online through Citizenserve.
Lawrence Online Permit Application ↗ · Lawrence Citizenserve permits & licensing ↗
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