Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN REVERE
Revere Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Revere.
In Revere, a licensed plumber or gas fitter applies online with the Building Department. The posted fee for a water heater is $50; for a gas unit, the 2007 fee sheet splits it into $25 plumbing plus $25 gas. National Grid supplies electricity and gas, and the city delivers soft MWRA water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Revere Building Department (Inspectional Services)
- Permit fee
- Water heaters (gas or electric): $50. Handwritten notes on the posted sheet show an electric water heater as a $50 plumbing application only, and a gas water heater as $25 plumbing plus $25 gas. Re-inspection: $50. (Fee sheet dated September 1, 2007.)
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed Massachusetts plumber or gas fitter (248 CMR 3.05 rules out homeowner permits). Revere's portal asks for an upload of the contractor's valid state license for that permit type.
- Electric utility
- National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas utility
- National Grid (Boston Gas)
- Water
- City of Revere 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 1965 (median) · 46% 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 Revere averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Revere
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeWater heaters (gas or electric): $50. Handwritten notes on the posted sheet show an electric water heater as a $50 plumbing application only, and a gas water heater as $25 plumbing plus $25 gas. Re-inspection: $50. (Fee sheet dated September 1, 2007.). City of Revere Building Department (Inspectional Services) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Revere 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 Revere average is shown.
What can change the price in Revere?
On the same 2007 sheet, gas boilers are $100 ($50 gas plus $50 plumbing).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Revere?
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 Revere 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.
Cranney Home Services
Lists Revere 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.
Rich Mathews & Son Plumbing (Boston Water Heaters)
Lists Revere 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.
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (Greater Boston)
Lists Revere 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 Revere 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 Revere 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 Revere 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 REVERE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN REVERE
What Revere homes are like.
1965Median year built
65%Built before 1980
46%Owner-occupied
58%Heat with utility gas
34%Single-family homes
About 65% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
58% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
Only 46% 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 Revere.
The fee sheet is old
The plumbing and gas fee sheet Revere posts is dated September 1, 2007, with handwritten water heater amounts. Check current fees with the Building Department (781-286-8197, according to city listings).
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Revere homes.
Energy
- Electric: National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas: National Grid (Boston Gas)
Water
City of Revere 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 Revere homes.
For National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) and National Grid (Boston Gas) customers in Revere. 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 Revere.
Permits and who issues them
Revere's Building Department issues plumbing and gas permits. Apply online on the city's permit portal (revere.org/permitting). Once it's approved, you get an email asking you to pay. Then the plumbing/gas inspector checks the installation.
City of Revere Building Department (Inspectional Services) ↗ · City of Revere Plumbing and Gas Permit Fees (Sept. 1, 2007) ↗ · Revere Building Division: Permitting Instructions ↗
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 Revere.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 3 mi | Required | — | Eversource |
| Everett | 3 mi | Required | — | National Grid |
| Saugus | 3 mi | Required | $40 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Malden | 4 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid |
| Lynn | 4 mi | Required | $18 | National Grid |
| Melrose | 4 mi | Required | $40 | National Grid |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Revere water heater questions.
What is the permit fee for a water heater in Revere?
The city's 2007 fee sheet lists $50 for a gas or electric water heater. Handwritten notes split a gas heater into a $25 plumbing and a $25 gas application. A re-inspection is $50.
How are fees paid?
Once your online application is approved, Revere emails you a request to pay the permit fees.
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