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Water Heater Repair in Quincy, MA

Quincy charges $60 to permit a gas water heater, more than half of households rent, and water plus sewer runs $28.56 per 100 cubic feet, so a leak shows up fast on the bill. If your water heater has quit or is leaking, call and get a plumber out.

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Quincy at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Quincy

$60

city permit fee for a water heater needing plumbing and gas permits

Source: Quincy City Code
$28.56

water plus sewer per 100 cubic feet, as of July 2026

Source: City of Quincy
55%

of Quincy households rent

Source: US Census Bureau
1958

median year Quincy homes were built

Source: US Census Bureau
Permits

Permits, and who owns the heater

Quincy's Plumbing and Gas Department issues plumbing and fuel gas permits under the state code, 248 CMR, and inspects the work. The city's fee schedule lists $60 for a hot water heater that needs both the plumbing and the gas permit. Starting a job before the permit is secured means a double fee. State rules require a permit before plumbing or gas work is installed, replaced or repaired, and the licensed plumber or gas fitter pulls it.

About 55% of Quincy households rent, and about 40% of homes are in buildings with five or more units. In an apartment or condo, the water heater may belong to the landlord or the association, so start there. About 54% of homes heat with gas and 30% with electricity.

Leaks and floods

A leak costs more here, and so does a flood

As of July 2026, Quincy charges $10.00 per 100 cubic feet for water and $18.56 for sewer, so every 748 gallons costs about $28.56. A relief valve dripping around the clock, or a tank leaking into a floor drain, runs up both charges. If your bill jumps, check the heater's discharge pipe and the floor around it.

Parts of Quincy lie in mapped floodplains, and the city's floodplain page passes on FEMA's advice: if you lose your boiler to flooding, elevate the replacement above your property's flood level, and know how to shut off the electricity and gas to your house when a flood comes. The same thinking applies to a basement water heater. If yours has been underwater, have a plumber check the gas controls and burner before it's lit again.

Water

MWRA water, lead lines and flushing

Quincy gets its water from the MWRA, whose source water has no lead. Lead can still enter from a lead service line or old solder. The city says 244 of its roughly 23,000 service lines were suspected to contain lead, and in this year's sampling of homes with known lead lines, 3 samples exceeded the action level. It replaces lead lines at no cost to customers and has replaced 245 since 2024. MWRA's advice applies to your heater too: never use hot water from the faucet for drinking or cooking, especially for baby formula.

The city also flushes its water mains through hydrants, and its fall 2026 flushing began October 5. While it's under way, the city asks residents to hold off on using hot water for washing and laundry and to run cold faucets until the water clears. That keeps stirred-up sediment out of your water heater.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Quincy homes

  1. Leaking? Close the cold water valve on top of the tank.
  2. Turn off the gas valve or the breaker for the heater.
  3. Gas smell? National Grid serves Quincy. Leave the house, call 911 from outside, then National Grid at 1-800-233-5325.
Service area

Where we take calls

Quincy, Norfolk County, ZIP codes 02169, 02170, 02171. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

Nearby towns

Services in Quincy

Repair, replacement and emergencies

Plumber using a pipe wrench on the gas line of a tank water heater

Water Heater Repair

Gas, electric and tankless repairs, from pilot lights to heating elements.

Learn moreHot water running with steam from a copper kitchen faucet after a water heater repair

No Hot Water

Cold shower this morning? Get the cause found and fixed fast.

Learn moreTank water heater leaking water from its base onto a basement floor

Leaking Water Heater

Water around the tank or a dripping relief valve. Act before it floods.

Learn morePlumber's tool bag, pipe wrenches and copper fittings beside a water heater

Emergency Water Heater Repair

Burst tank, gas smell or water everywhere. Call right away.

Learn morePlumber wheeling a new tank water heater through a home hallway on a hand truck

Water Heater Replacement

When repair no longer makes sense, get a new tank or tankless unit.

Learn moreWall-mounted tankless water heater with copper and brass water and gas lines

Tankless Water Heater Repair

Error codes, lukewarm water and scale buildup on tankless units.

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Questions

Quincy water heater questions

Who is the gas company in Quincy, MA?

The state's gas provider map lists National Grid for Quincy. If you smell gas, leave first, then call 911 or National Grid at 1-800-233-5325 from outside.

How much is a water heater permit in Quincy?

The city's fee schedule lists $60 for a hot water heater needing both plumbing and gas permits. Starting work before the permit is secured doubles the fee.

Can I use hot tap water for cooking in Quincy?

MWRA says never to use hot water from the faucet for drinking or cooking, especially for baby formula. Use cold water, and run it first if it has sat for hours.

Does Quincy have lead service lines?

A small number. The city says 244 of about 23,000 service lines were suspected to contain lead, and it replaces them at no cost to customers. Its inventory map shows your address.

Sources

Where these local facts come from

Figures are the latest published by each source. Pricing and availability are set by the plumber.

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