Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SWAMPSCOTT
Swampscott Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Swampscott.
In Swampscott, a water heater is a flat $50 plumbing/gas fee on the town's fee sheet, and licensed contractors file through OpenGov. The plumbing inspector, Anthony Luciano, has short early-morning office hours at the Building Department (22 Monument Avenue): Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 to 8 a.m.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Swampscott Building Department (22 Monument Avenue)
- Permit fee
- $50 flat for water heaters (plumbing/gas). Otherwise, home plumbing/gas is $50 for the first fixture and $15 for each one after that (Building Department Permit Fees, no date).
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed Massachusetts plumber or gas fitter files in Swampscott; the state doesn't give homeowners plumbing or gas permits (248 CMR 3.05).
- Electric utility
- National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas utility
- National Grid (Boston Gas)
- Water
- Town of Swampscott DPW (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 1955 (median) · 76% 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 Swampscott averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Swampscott
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 flat for water heaters (plumbing/gas). Otherwise, home plumbing/gas is $50 for the first fixture and $15 for each one after that (Building Department Permit Fees, no date).. Town of Swampscott Building Department (22 Monument Avenue) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Swampscott 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 Swampscott average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Swampscott?
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 Swampscott 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.
Ace Hardware Home Services (Boston office)
Lists Swampscott 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.
Belanger & Sons LLC
Lists Swampscott 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 Swampscott 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 Swampscott 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 Swampscott 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 Swampscott 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 Swampscott 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 Swampscott 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 SWAMPSCOTT
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SWAMPSCOTT
What Swampscott homes are like.
1955Median year built
75%Built before 1980
76%Owner-occupied
61%Heat with utility gas
58%Single-family homes
About 75% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
61% 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 Swampscott.
A half-hour window to reach the inspector
The plumbing inspector's office hours are 7:30-8 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Book plumbing and gas inspections at 781-596-8857, ext. 1246. If you email scans or attachments, include the permit number or the job's street address so the department can match them.
A flat $50 for water heaters
Swampscott's fee sheet takes water heaters out of its per-fixture plumbing/gas pricing and charges a flat $50.
Flooding and erosion near the shore
The town's resilience page points homeowners to FEMA flood maps to see if their property is in a flood zone, and to state Coastal Zone Management storm-smart factsheets. It also mentions a floodplain brochure for homeowners dealing with coastal erosion. If you live near the shore and your heater is in the basement, replacing it is a good time to think about raising it off the floor.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Swampscott homes.
Energy
- Electric: National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas: National Grid (Boston Gas)
Water
Town of Swampscott DPW (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) ↗ · MWRA 2025 water quality report, Swampscott edition ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Swampscott homes.
For National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) and National Grid (Boston Gas) customers in Swampscott. 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 Swampscott.
Permits and who issues them
Swampscott's Building Department issues plumbing and gas permits through the town's OpenGov online portal. Its fee schedule lists a flat fee for water heaters.
Town of Swampscott Building Department (22 Monument Avenue) ↗ · Swampscott Building Department Permit Fees (PDF) ↗ · Swampscott: Building (links OpenGov online permitting) ↗
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 Swampscott.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 2 mi | Required | $25 | National Grid |
| Marblehead | 3 mi | Required | — | Marblehead Municipal Light Department (MMLD) |
| Lynn | 4 mi | Required | $18 | National Grid |
| Revere | 6 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Peabody | 6 mi | Required | $15 | Peabody Municipal Light Plant (PMLP) |
| Saugus | 6 mi | Required | $40 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Swampscott water heater questions.
When can I reach Swampscott's plumbing inspector?
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30-8 a.m. Book plumbing and gas inspections at 781-596-8857, ext. 1246.
What does a water heater permit cost in Swampscott?
The town's fee sheet lists a flat $50 for water heaters under plumbing/gas. It doesn't say whether that single fee covers both the plumbing and gas permits for a gas unit.
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