Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN NEWTON
Newton Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Newton.
In Newton, a licensed plumber or gas fitter applies online with Inspectional Services through ViewPoint Cloud. Permits cost $20 for every $1,000 of job cost, with a $50 minimum for homes, under a fee schedule from 2015. Eversource supplies electricity, National Grid supplies gas, and the city delivers soft MWRA water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Newton Inspectional Services Department
- Permit fee
- $20 for every $1,000 of estimated job cost (rounded up to the next $1,000), with a $50 minimum for homes. First re-inspection: $50 (fee schedule effective July 1, 2015). Work started without a permit can be charged double.
- Who gets the permit
- A plumber or gas fitter licensed in Massachusetts (248 CMR 3.05). Newton wants a copy of the signed license with each application.
- Electric utility
- Eversource (NSTAR Electric)
- Gas utility
- National Grid (Boston Gas)
- Water
- City of Newton Utilities (MWRA water) · soft: MWRA water is about 15-20 mg/L (ppm) hardness, roughly 1 gpg (Cambridge Water Dept. description of MWRA water); MWRA adds sodium carbonate and CO2 for corrosion control (2025 report)
- Typical home
- Built 1942 (median) · 70% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 16 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 Newton averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Newton
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$20 for every $1,000 of estimated job cost (rounded up to the next $1,000), with a $50 minimum for homes. First re-inspection: $50 (fee schedule effective July 1, 2015). Work started without a permit can be charged double.. City of Newton Inspectional Services Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Newton post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Cranney Home Services, Landry Mechanical, Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing (Somersworth), Simmons Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Vaughan Plumbing & Heating. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Newton average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Newton?
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 Newton 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.
Accurate Baker Elman
Lists Newton among the areas it serves. Based in Franklin (second office in Newton).
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick same-day or next-day replacement of failed tanks, tidy installers and a tankless installation they said came in below competitors' quotes.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer (John H., 2019) complained about long booking waits and 'graduated scale' warranty pricing on a water heater replacement; no company response was visible.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Ace Hardware Home Services (Boston office)
Lists Newton 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 Newton 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.
Belanger & Sons LLC
Lists Newton 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 Newton 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.
Damaso Plumbing & Heating Inc
Lists Newton among the areas it serves. Based in Burlington.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick response in emergencies (including a blizzard), next-day tank replacement, fair pricing and follow-up to confirm the heater was working.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Landry Mechanical
Lists Newton 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.
Minuteman Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Newton 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.
Rich Mathews & Son Plumbing (Boston Water Heaters)
Lists Newton 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.
Also listing Newton: Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing (Somersworth), Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (Greater Boston), Simmons Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Vaughan Plumbing & Heating, Dry Air Systems, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater New Hampshire.
Order: companies based in Newton 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 NEWTON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN NEWTON
What Newton homes are like.
1942Median year built
80%Built before 1980
70%Owner-occupied
71%Heat with utility gas
62%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.
71% 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 Newton.
The posted fees are from 2015
Newton's posted permit fee schedule dates from July 2015. A typical home plumbing or gas permit costs the $50 minimum ($20 for every $1,000 of job cost).
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Newton homes.
Energy
- Electric: Eversource (NSTAR Electric)
- Gas: National Grid (Boston Gas)
Water
City of Newton Utilities (MWRA water): soft: MWRA water is about 15-20 mg/L (ppm) hardness, roughly 1 gpg (Cambridge Water Dept. description of MWRA water); MWRA adds sodium carbonate and CO2 for corrosion control (2025 report)
Cambridge Water Dept: water hardness (MWRA water about 15-20 ppm) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Newton homes.
For Eversource (NSTAR Electric) and National Grid (Boston Gas) customers in Newton. 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 Newton.
Permits and who issues them
Apply for water heater plumbing and gas permits online on Newton's OpenGov/ViewPoint Cloud portal (newtonma.viewpointcloud.com, available since November 2021). You need a copy of the signed license, a workers' comp affidavit and an ACORD liability insurance certificate. To book an inspection, call the inspector named on the permit.
We found no separate city registration. Newton requires a copy of the license, a workers' comp affidavit and an ACORD liability insurance certificate naming the City of Newton.
City of Newton Inspectional Services Department ↗ · Newton ISD: Electrical, Plumbing and Gas (Wayback copy, June 2026; live site returned 403) ↗ · Newton ISD Permit Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2015 (Wayback copy) ↗
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 Newton.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | 3 mi | Required | $30 | Eversource |
| Brookline | 3 mi | Required | $20 | Eversource |
| Needham | 4 mi | Required | $100 | Eversource |
| Wellesley | 4 mi | Required | $50 | Wellesley Municipal Light Plant (WMLP) |
| Waltham | 4 mi | Required | $25 | Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
| Belmont | 5 mi | Required | $30 | Belmont Light (Belmont Municipal Light Department) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Newton water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Newton?
$20 for every $1,000 of estimated cost, rounded up, with a $50 minimum for homes (fee schedule effective July 1, 2015).
How do I get an inspection?
Call the inspector whose name and number are on the permit. Leave the permit number and type of inspection, and the inspector will call back with a time.
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