HL Bowman has been in the same location for 38 years and owned by the same family for over 65 years. HL Bowman is a non commission based company. HL Bowman employees will never upsell you a product you don't need. Dennis and Bryan Enders and his family have deep roots in the Harrisburg community. After 65 years Dennis and family stay committed to giving the community the best possible service and product to fit their needs. HL Bowman has won Angie's List super service award every year.
Business highlights
79 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
H L Bowman INC is your source for all your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs. We specialize in both residential and commercial service and installation of the following products: plumbing, air conditioning (A/C), gas, oil, electric, heat pumps, boilers and water heaters. Estimates are provided free of charge. We are fully insured, and we tailor our service to you, our customer.
Services we don't offer
Power flush for sewers, appliance repair & heating oil delivery.
Very professional from quotation to completion. They were very accommodating to my schedule. Great team.
Description of Work: HVAC replacement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Ruth A.
09/2018
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Overall it was a pleasant experience - person was courteous, on time, thorough. However, I was just surprised at the final cost. The price seemed excessive to me for the parts that were replaced..
Description of Work: replace toilet flap, stop leaky faucets and shut off valve
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
$240
Response from H L Bowman
[Member Name Removed], Thank you for your business. Our technicians will then perform a brief evaluation of the system and provide you with an upfront cost option for a full system diagnosis or the cost to repair the specific problem. We would be glad to discuss this with you further or give a 10% discount to have you try us again. Thank you!
David G.
08/2018
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Bill was prompt and very efficient. Finished installation in less than 45 minutes.
Description of Work: Replaced sump pump. All material supplied by home owner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$117
Robert Z.
08/2018
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Superbly! I was concerned about watter leakage since the section of pipe to be replaced was above bookshelves, but the plumber was extremely careful and drained the system well. He explained as he went along and was methodical and careful. The last time we needed plumbing we remembered Bowman from angies list, but didn't go back on-line. We called the other Bowman (GF Bowman) in Harrisburg PA and it was a botched job from start to finish and required two visits since they broke a part. I won't make the same mistake again. HL=good; GF=Bad
Description of Work: Replace a saddle valve with a T, run flexable pipe to another floor, put in a valve, connect to refridgeerator
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$240
David Z.
08/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The techs were knowledgeable and were able to clearly communicate what was happening and how to resolve the problem. Ultimately, we had to replace our system. Estimate were given quickly and were most reasonable. Scheduled installation ran into a few glitches that were not obvious at the start of the job. Installers worked hard and were knowledgeable not only about their product but also about how to overcome obstacles. The several areas where Work was done were left neat and clean. I would heartily recommend HL Bowman and use them again if needed.
Description of Work: HVAC Service/Replacment
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,400
Donny P.
07/2018
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Jared showed up on time and went right to work. Installing the back up water powered sump pump and new sump pump seemed quite involved to me, but Jared said it would be no problem to do it. I am completely satisfied with their service, and responsiveness. H. L. Bowman is now the only plumber I will use for all of my plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Replace sump pump and install back up sump pump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael J.
07/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
H.L. Bowman showed up on-time and completed the work to spec and at budget. Bowman has been my go-to HVAC company for years and I've never had anything but stellar service from them.
Description of Work: Boiler replacement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
David T.
06/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The appointment was made within 2 days of contacting them. The technician (Brian) was punctual for a 7:30 am appointment. Once there, Brian did a fantastic job of communicating the services that he was performing and kept me very informed about the status of the AC system. He found some issues that had been previously overlooked by former HVAC technicians and provided me with a very detailed understanding of what the outlook for my unit should be in the future. I noticed an immediate improvement in the cooling of the house as well as the air quality. I can't thank this company and this technician enough for being so professional in the way they conduct their business. I would recommend them to anyone in need of HVAC service.
Description of Work: AC Service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Cindi L.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Great! I called yesterday, and they said they would work me into the schedule today and would call me before coming. H.L. Bowman called today and said the plumber would be here in 20 minutes, and he was. He did a great job and installed the toilet in less than an hour, cleaned up and took our old toilet, the box and all packing materials from the new toilet along with him. He also installed a new designer arm on the toilet instead of the one that came on it. He was very nice and professional. Would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Installed toilet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$132
PANKAJ P.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
+ 1 more
They are awesome!, I would use them again.
Description of Work: Great company,
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Andrew B.
04/2018
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I just purchased my first home. As with any home, there are always issues that crop up. After we had our washer and drier installed, we noticed that there was a backfill/flooding issue whenever a toilet, shower, or sink was used. I called H L Bowman after searching Angie's List for services in the area. The soonest a tech could come out would be next day (Wednesday, of this writing). I received a call the next day advising that a technician was on their way. Jeff arrived at my door and was absolutely professional, courteous and tireless in identifying the problem, and making sure it was resolved properly. As it turned out, during the reconstruction of this house, a kick cap from the installation of a toilet, fell down the sewer line and caused a blockage. Jeff used pretty much every tool in his truck to resolve and fix the blockage. Absolutely job well done. Aside from some remaining standing water from my shoddy attempts at repair at 2 in the morning, we have no NEW water - and every faucet, spigot and piece of plumbing works flawlessly. Absolutely will recommend, and continue to use their services in the future.
Description of Work: Sewer Line Blockage
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Nancy S.
03/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Great ! They were on time accomplished all the tasks in estimated time and cleaned up after themselves.
Description of Work: Installation of new hot water heater and dishwasher and fixed leaking toilet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Karen S.
02/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Excellent, dependable, professional experts. Worked with Dan last year who provided great service and today with Jeremy, brilliant and articulate in his service and evaluation. Genuinely care about their customers and their work. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Boiler maintenance and evaluation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
paul C.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We called at 10 pm shortly after discovering the issue. Bowman called around 7 in the morning and had someone here at home at 11:00. They worked diligently worked to cleanup and replace the pump with a more powerful model. Very professional. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: We had a upflush pump fail in the basement and needed urgent repairs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Jessica G.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They arrived on time and were able to fix all issues efficiently (within an hour), even when they didn’t recognize the original piece in the toilet. They looked it up & called a supervisor to check they would do it correctly, then they replaced the piece.
Description of Work: Had a few small issues - piece for toilet that needed replace & leaky hose bib fixed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Deanna J.
10/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
They are always very responsive and pleasant when I call.
Description of Work: I’ve used them for heating and plumbing services for years.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Deanna J.
10/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
Jeff had them cleared quickly. He doesn’t waste time. I do object to a ‘travel charge’ of $40.
Description of Work: Clogged floor drains.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$222
J M.
10/2017
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
It went well, my only complaint is that when I called to get an explanation of the pricing, no one called me back. They required that the bill be paid before I could see the receipt. I had the impression that heir attitude is “take it or leave it”. Maybe they are in the position to take such a stance but $2200is a lot to spend without the courtesy of an explanation.
Description of Work: Replace a basement toilet system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$2,200
Arlene T.
09/2017
3.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
I was disappointed that they didn't put a heat trap in. He was kind of like oh you don't need that. He didn't put the heat trap in where they put the extra bend in the pipe to keep the heat in. He also talked me out of putting in an better energy efficient ones. You know kind of like the old school Oh it's not worth paying extra money for. But I don't like that they didn't put the heat trap in. It works right. They were able to service me in a short time. I would shop around more but I would probably use them again.
Description of Work: He replaced my old water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Ping H.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
John is the technician who came for the service. He came on time and very quickly located the leaking spot and fixed it efficiently. He said he treats every job as the problem in his own home. I completely agree.
Description of Work: Plumbing work to repair a broken pipe
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mary Katherine C.
09/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I’m sure someone else would have done it cheaper the next day for a better price, but they came out within an hour and fixed it. They came immediately.
Description of Work: Repaired the air conditioning system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Courtney S.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
So far so good. They will return to finish the trim when we are ready.
Description of Work: Rough-in for shower; installation of new fiberglass tub; replacement of 6 shut-off valves. The company is incredibly responsive with a large crew to address your schedule as you need. The crew for the day arrived on time and was very friendly. While I have used plumbers who work a bit faster in the past, this company's work product is reliable and so I will pay the extra hourly charge to ensure it goes well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lori H.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Bill was my service team member, he was genuinely the nicest and most professional person I have ever worked with. Professional, attention to detail and eagerness to complete the job as quickly as possible. From diagnosis to completion he was superior. When the time comes for planning additional plumbing needs there is no one else I am calling but his company. Everyone I dealt with was professional and courteous. Thank you so very much for your work!!! Bill, you are a wonderful team member and was so nice to work with you under less than ideal circumstances.
Description of Work: I had an old main drainage pipe that cracked and seeped through my dining room wall, Bill came and assessed what needed to be done and in no time, the work was completed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Pam M.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
These guys did an excellent job in locating the clog. They were very courteous and cleaned everything up.
Description of Work: Kitchen sink backed up, unsure where clog was.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Binu-John S.
07/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The service person was very friendly, informative, helpful, and honest. I appreciated this very much, and I would use them again when the need arises.
Description of Work: Service AC and gas heating unit
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Appliance Repair,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Wells and Pumps,
Electrical,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Insulation
FAQ
H L Bowman is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
H L Bowman accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, H L Bowman offers free project estimates.
No, H L Bowman does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, H L Bowman does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, H L Bowman offers emergency services.
Yes, H L Bowman offers warranties.
H L Bowman offers the following services: H L Bowman INC is your source for all your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs. We specialize in both residential and commercial service and installation of the following products: plumbing, air conditioning (A/C), gas, oil, electric, heat pumps, boilers and water heaters. Estimates are provided free of charge. We are fully insured, and we tailor our service to you, our customer.
Power flush for sewers, appliance repair & heating oil delivery.