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Gas water heater replacement

$2,450

A sample quote from Massachusetts

9 things to sort out before you sign

  • Deposit 50%Over the limit
  • PermitAsk: says you pull it
  • WarrantyNot on quote
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We checked 13 things a complete water heater quote spells out.

Over the limit · 1

  • Deposit50% · over the limit

MA law

Any deposit paid before work starts cannot exceed one-third of the total contract price, except that a deposit may cover the actual cost of special-order or custom-made materials that must be ordered ahead of the start of work to keep the project on schedule.

Official page · checked Oct 3, 2026

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Ask · 3

  • Brand & modelBrand only, no model
  • Parts & hookupsGas line reconnect…
  • Who pulls the permitsays you pull it

Not on quote · 5

  • Written warranty
  • License number
  • Start date
  • Finish date
  • Change orders

4 in writing: Itemized price, Tank size, Haul-away, Payment schedule

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