Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN QUINCY
Quincy Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Quincy.
In Quincy, licensed plumbers and gas fitters file water heater permits with the city's Plumbing and Gas Department, part of Inspectional Services, on the newer ViewPoint system that replaced the old ViewPermit accounts. Quincy has miles of coastline, and many homes are in FEMA flood zones, so where the new heater sits in a basement can matter as much as the permit.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Quincy Inspectional Services Department, Plumbing and Gas Department
- Who gets the permit
- In Quincy, a plumber or gas fitter licensed in Massachusetts pulls the permit; the state doesn't issue plumbing or gas permits to homeowners (248 CMR 3.05).
- Electric utility
- National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas utility
- National Grid (Boston Gas)
- Water
- City of Quincy DPW Water Division (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 1958 (median) · 45% 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 Quincy averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Quincy
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Quincy 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 Quincy average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Quincy?
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 →
Boston Budget Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Lists Quincy 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.
Accurate Baker Elman
Lists Quincy 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Boston)
Lists Quincy 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.
Minuteman Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Quincy 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 Quincy 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 Quincy 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 Quincy 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.
Dry Air Systems
Lists Quincy 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 Quincy 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 QUINCY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN QUINCY
What Quincy homes are like.
1958Median year built
69%Built before 1980
45%Owner-occupied
54%Heat with utility gas
38%Single-family homes
About 69% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
Only 45% 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 Quincy.
Coastal flood zones (VE and AE)
Quincy's floodplain pages say A and V zones are the most common flood hazard areas in the city: VE where waves reach 3 feet or more, and AE where they're smaller. Newer flood maps (FIRMs) also mark the Limit of Moderate Wave Action. You can see the maps at the Thomas Crane Public Library or the Engineering Department at 55 Sea Street.
Raise replacements above flood level
Following FEMA, the city's flood guidance says to raise a replacement boiler above the flood level after one is lost to flooding, and the same goes for a basement water heater. Some flood protection work needs a building permit, so the city asks you to talk to the Building Department at 55 Sea Street (617-376-1450) first. The Engineering Department will visit your property if you write to the City Engineer.
Permits on ViewPoint
Quincy's Plumbing and Gas Department issues plumbing and fuel gas permits and inspects installations. It moved online permits to ViewPoint, which replaced ViewPermit, and anyone who used ViewPermit has to reset their password.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Quincy homes.
Energy
- Electric: National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas: National Grid (Boston Gas)
Water
City of Quincy DPW Water Division (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 Quincy homes.
For National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) and National Grid (Boston Gas) customers in Quincy. 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 Quincy.
Permits and who issues them
Quincy's Plumbing and Gas Department issues plumbing and fuel gas permits under 248 CMR and inspects changes, repairs and new installations. Plumbing and gas permits are filed online on the city's ViewPoint Cloud portal (Inspectional Services, 55 Sea Street, 617-376-1450).
City of Quincy Inspectional Services Department, Plumbing and Gas Department ↗ · Quincy ISD: Plumbing and Gas Department ↗ · Quincy ISD: Online Applications List ↗
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 Quincy.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 4 mi | Required | $35 | Eversource |
| Boston | 5 mi | Required | $20 | Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
| Brookline | 8 mi | Required | $20 | Eversource |
| Holbrook | 8 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Hull | 8 mi | Required | $75 | Hull Municipal Light Plant |
| Dedham | 9 mi | Required | $40 | Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quincy water heater questions.
My Quincy basement floods. Should the new water heater be raised?
Following FEMA, the city's flood guidance recommends raising replacement heating equipment above your property's flood level. Look up your flood zone on the FIRM, and call the Building Department (617-376-1450) if a platform or other fix needs a permit.
City of Quincy: Protect Your Property from the Hazard ↗ · City of Quincy: Know Your Flood Hazard ↗
How do plumbers file a water heater permit in Quincy?
Online through Quincy's ViewPoint permit system. The ISD Plumbing and Gas Department reviews and inspects. Massachusetts issues plumbing and gas permits only to licensed plumbers and gas fitters.
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