Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WEYMOUTH
Weymouth Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Weymouth.
Weymouth's Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections lists a $40 gas water heater permit in its July 2024 fee schedule; plumbing is $20 plus $20 for each fixture. Licensed plumbers and gas fitters pull the permits. National Grid supplies electricity and gas, and the town treats its own water from Great Pond and the Mill River Aquifer wells.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Weymouth Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections
- Permit fee
- Gas water heater: $40. Plumbing: $20 application fee plus $20 for each fixture. Gas: $20 application plus $20 for each non-heating appliance. Re-inspection: $100 (fee schedule effective July 1, 2024).
- Who gets the permit
- Weymouth's plumbing and gas permits go to licensed Massachusetts trades only; homeowners can't get them (248 CMR 3.05).
- Electric utility
- National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas utility
- National Grid (Boston Gas)
- Water
- Town of Weymouth Water Department (Great Pond reservoir and Mill River Aquifer wells)
- 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 Weymouth averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Weymouth
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeGas water heater: $40. Plumbing: $20 application fee plus $20 for each fixture. Gas: $20 application plus $20 for each non-heating appliance. Re-inspection: $100 (fee schedule effective July 1, 2024).. Town of Weymouth Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Weymouth 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 Weymouth average is shown.
What can change the price in Weymouth?
Combi boilers are $120. A $20 gas test fee applies if a test is needed.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Weymouth?
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 →
Accurate Baker Elman
Lists Weymouth 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 Weymouth 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.
Boston Budget Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Lists Weymouth 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.
Minuteman Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Weymouth 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 Weymouth 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 Weymouth 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 Weymouth 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 Weymouth 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 Weymouth 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 WEYMOUTH
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Weymouth.
The town's own water, not MWRA
Weymouth treats its own water at the Great Pond plant (surface water) and the Arthur J. Bilodeau plant (Mill River Aquifer wells). It adds sodium bicarbonate for alkalinity and phosphoric acid to limit pipe corrosion.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Weymouth homes.
Energy
- Electric: National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas: National Grid (Boston Gas)
Water
Town of Weymouth Water Department (Great Pond reservoir and Mill River Aquifer wells)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Weymouth homes.
For National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) and National Grid (Boston Gas) customers in Weymouth. 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 Weymouth.
Permits and who issues them
Weymouth's Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections issues plumbing and gas permits, and its fee schedule has a specific Gas Water Heater fee. Applications and fee schedules are on the department's Applications and Fees page.
Town of Weymouth Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections ↗ · Weymouth DMLI New Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2024 ↗ · Weymouth: Applications and Fees ↗ · Older Weymouth plumbing & gasfitting fee schedule (superseded; gas water heater $30) ↗
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 Weymouth.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | — | Required | $20 | Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
| Cambridge | — | Required | $50 | Eversource |
| Lowell | — | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Brockton | — | Required | $80 | National Grid |
| Quincy | — | Required | — | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Lynn | — | Required | $18 | National Grid |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Weymouth water heater questions.
How much is a gas water heater permit in Weymouth?
$40 under the fee schedule effective July 1, 2024 (an older town sheet showed $30). Plumbing permits are $20 plus $20 for each fixture.
Is Weymouth water from the MWRA?
No. The town's 2025 report describes two town treatment plants that use Great Pond and wells in the Mill River Aquifer.
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