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H L Bowman

4.72(
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H L Bowman

4.72(
387
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
2237 local quotes requested

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.

"Adding to the above review: NEGATIVE STARS 1. The Daikon' ductless mini-split' unit, sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, unleashed a deluge that not only saturated the hardwood floor in my dining room but also flowed onto bookshelves and drawers in the room below, drenching 25 family photo albums. 2. The water pooled atop and between each section of my quarter-sawn oak Stickley barrister bookcase. 3. The water seeped inside each section of the bookcase. 4. The water ran onto particularly important and expensive books, framed photographs, as well as four small wooden boxes containing four of my dog's cremains. 5. In past years, water from a second-floor unit emitted sufficient water to cause a 12' by 5' section of the upstairs floor to crash through to the main floor. All furniture and items in that 12' by 5' section were so water-damaged that they had to be discarded. Water ran behind the plaster and into the wiring contained within the plaster walls. I had to make an insurance claim to have that water damage repaired. 6. In past years, water from a basement unit emitted sufficient water to cause an entire wall of built-in cabinetry to be destroyed and have to be replaced. I had to make an insurance claim to have that water damage repaired. 7. In past years, four of the six "ductless mini-split" units have simply not worked. They do not cool. They do not heat. They hang on the wall and blink. 8. Throughout these years of destruction, distress, and financial duress caused by the six 'ductless mini-splits,' Brian Enders has consistently refused to rectify the problem. 9. The FIRST REASON Brian Enders uses to refuse to rectify the problem: When the ceiling caved in from the upstairs unit and the cabinetry was ruined by the downstairs unit, Brian Enders offered substandard assistance. He sent a contractor to my home to spackle over water-damaged plaster, thus sealing water inside the walls. When I saw the inferior repairs Enders offered, I stated that I was going to call my lawyer. Enders said that because I had threatened legal action, his company would no longer serve me. 10. The SECOND REASON Brian Enders gives for refusing to rectify the problems: When the ceiling caved in from the upstairs unit and the cabinetry was ruined by the downstairs unit and Brian Enders offered substandard assistance, I wrote bad reviews of Brian Enders and his company "all over the internet." (Enders words.) Yes. I did, indeed, write bad reviews of Brian Enders and his company, H. L. Bowman, Incorporated, "all over the internet" and will continue to do so until Brian Enders and his company, H. L. Bowman, Incorporated, make the six Daikon "mini-split" units they installed in my home work properly. 11. Because Brian Enders and his company, refuse to help me, I have paid five other companies, & one private contractor, to come to my home to diagnose and repair the six Daikon "ductless mini-split" units. Each one has been unable to do so. Each one says that there is something so faulty about these units &/or the installation of these units that it is impossible to determine what is actually wrong with them. 12. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, I tried to set up a service call with H.L Bowman, Incorporated, using a form on their website. 13. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, I received a text from H.L. Bowman confirming an appointment for Monday, June 24, 2024, with a note relating that on the day of the service, I would receive a call 30 minutes before the technician arrived. 14. On Monday, June 24, 2024, I instead received a phone call from H.L. Bowman informing me that they are too busy serving their VIP customers to send a technician out to serve me. Today is Tuesday, June 24, 2025. H.L. Bowman has still not rectified their financial and material injury to me."

Faith M on June 2025

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.

"Adding to the above review: NEGATIVE STARS 1. The Daikon' ductless mini-split' unit, sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, unleashed a deluge that not only saturated the hardwood floor in my dining room but also flowed onto bookshelves and drawers in the room below, drenching 25 family photo albums. 2. The water pooled atop and between each section of my quarter-sawn oak Stickley barrister bookcase. 3. The water seeped inside each section of the bookcase. 4. The water ran onto particularly important and expensive books, framed photographs, as well as four small wooden boxes containing four of my dog's cremains. 5. In past years, water from a second-floor unit emitted sufficient water to cause a 12' by 5' section of the upstairs floor to crash through to the main floor. All furniture and items in that 12' by 5' section were so water-damaged that they had to be discarded. Water ran behind the plaster and into the wiring contained within the plaster walls. I had to make an insurance claim to have that water damage repaired. 6. In past years, water from a basement unit emitted sufficient water to cause an entire wall of built-in cabinetry to be destroyed and have to be replaced. I had to make an insurance claim to have that water damage repaired. 7. In past years, four of the six "ductless mini-split" units have simply not worked. They do not cool. They do not heat. They hang on the wall and blink. 8. Throughout these years of destruction, distress, and financial duress caused by the six 'ductless mini-splits,' Brian Enders has consistently refused to rectify the problem. 9. The FIRST REASON Brian Enders uses to refuse to rectify the problem: When the ceiling caved in from the upstairs unit and the cabinetry was ruined by the downstairs unit, Brian Enders offered substandard assistance. He sent a contractor to my home to spackle over water-damaged plaster, thus sealing water inside the walls. When I saw the inferior repairs Enders offered, I stated that I was going to call my lawyer. Enders said that because I had threatened legal action, his company would no longer serve me. 10. The SECOND REASON Brian Enders gives for refusing to rectify the problems: When the ceiling caved in from the upstairs unit and the cabinetry was ruined by the downstairs unit and Brian Enders offered substandard assistance, I wrote bad reviews of Brian Enders and his company "all over the internet." (Enders words.) Yes. I did, indeed, write bad reviews of Brian Enders and his company, H. L. Bowman, Incorporated, "all over the internet" and will continue to do so until Brian Enders and his company, H. L. Bowman, Incorporated, make the six Daikon "mini-split" units they installed in my home work properly. 11. Because Brian Enders and his company, refuse to help me, I have paid five other companies, & one private contractor, to come to my home to diagnose and repair the six Daikon "ductless mini-split" units. Each one has been unable to do so. Each one says that there is something so faulty about these units &/or the installation of these units that it is impossible to determine what is actually wrong with them. 12. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, I tried to set up a service call with H.L Bowman, Incorporated, using a form on their website. 13. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, I received a text from H.L. Bowman confirming an appointment for Monday, June 24, 2024, with a note relating that on the day of the service, I would receive a call 30 minutes before the technician arrived. 14. On Monday, June 24, 2024, I instead received a phone call from H.L. Bowman informing me that they are too busy serving their VIP customers to send a technician out to serve me. Today is Tuesday, June 24, 2025. H.L. Bowman has still not rectified their financial and material injury to me."

Faith M on June 2025


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H4 Landscape, LLC

4.64(
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H4 Landscape, LLC

4.64(
11
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
288 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

**GARDENS>> Clean out, Edging, Mulching, Planting, Topsoil, Weeding. **SHRUBS/BUSHES/HEDGES>> Trimming, Shaping, Pruning, Tall ladders + equipment extensions of various sizes that reach, Branch cleanup w/ long term shaping in mind, De-root/pull-out 100% roots and all complete removal. **GRASS>> Mow, Weed whack, Blowing, Aeration, Overgrown lawns, New install grass seed + starter fertilizer + hay w/ tack, Fill in low spots w/ topsoil + reseed, Fertilizers, Lyme application for acidic conditions, Crabgrass/weed applications, Grub killer (high pharmaceutical grade) or grub preventer. **TREES>> Fallen tree removal + cleanup, Pruning, Limb removal, Have multiple chainsaws of various sizes for different applications. **MISCELLANEOUS>> Delivery of any material; mulch, topsoil, rock for gravel driveways/fire pit areas, Fill in old pools with topsoil, Weed killing, Brush removal, Climbing vines removal, Spring cleanup, Fall cleanup.

"Efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and skilled. Will rehire for more work."

Irene Z on October 2025

**GARDENS>> Clean out, Edging, Mulching, Planting, Topsoil, Weeding. **SHRUBS/BUSHES/HEDGES>> Trimming, Shaping, Pruning, Tall ladders + equipment extensions of various sizes that reach, Branch cleanup w/ long term shaping in mind, De-root/pull-out 100% roots and all complete removal. **GRASS>> Mow, Weed whack, Blowing, Aeration, Overgrown lawns, New install grass seed + starter fertilizer + hay w/ tack, Fill in low spots w/ topsoil + reseed, Fertilizers, Lyme application for acidic conditions, Crabgrass/weed applications, Grub killer (high pharmaceutical grade) or grub preventer. **TREES>> Fallen tree removal + cleanup, Pruning, Limb removal, Have multiple chainsaws of various sizes for different applications. **MISCELLANEOUS>> Delivery of any material; mulch, topsoil, rock for gravel driveways/fire pit areas, Fill in old pools with topsoil, Weed killing, Brush removal, Climbing vines removal, Spring cleanup, Fall cleanup.

"Efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and skilled. Will rehire for more work."

Irene Z on October 2025


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CD Electric

5.00(
4
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CD Electric

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He was great, so quick and professional!"

Summer M on May 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He was great, so quick and professional!"

Summer M on May 2024


Electrical Pros

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Electrical Pros

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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Electrical Pros is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 3 years of experience serving Southington, CT and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Electrical Pros is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 3 years of experience serving Southington, CT and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc.

4.50(
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Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc.

4.50(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
70 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc. We are a family owned General Building Contractors serving the Greater Waterbury Connecticut area since 1955. Our service includes all kinds of remodeling, renovations, and services work of residential, commercial and industrial properties. We are fully insured and certified. Our quick and responsive service and our dedicated personnel are ready to serve your needs with complete satisfaction. Visit our website for more information on what we can do to improve or fix your home or business! http://www.tgianni.com

"My review of the work I have had done by Thomas Gianni & Sons Inc.. They really did a great job of working on my property. I call their office and asked to get some excavation of removing a couple of tree stumps in my yard and to put down approx. 20 yds. of gravel in an area near my shed. It was just about three or four days and they call me back to confirm to come out the next day, June 22. Their employee came by early in the morning and went over all the project. Figured out what equipment he needed and measured up for the materials and started the work about an hour later. He was very cautious and caring about minimal damaging to the yard. After removing the stumps he graded the surrounding area with the machine to the point where I only needed to rake it out to plant new grass. The gravel was put down flat and clean; not a mess. I would definitely hire them again."

Paul T on June 2020

Welcome to Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc. We are a family owned General Building Contractors serving the Greater Waterbury Connecticut area since 1955. Our service includes all kinds of remodeling, renovations, and services work of residential, commercial and industrial properties. We are fully insured and certified. Our quick and responsive service and our dedicated personnel are ready to serve your needs with complete satisfaction. Visit our website for more information on what we can do to improve or fix your home or business! http://www.tgianni.com

"My review of the work I have had done by Thomas Gianni & Sons Inc.. They really did a great job of working on my property. I call their office and asked to get some excavation of removing a couple of tree stumps in my yard and to put down approx. 20 yds. of gravel in an area near my shed. It was just about three or four days and they call me back to confirm to come out the next day, June 22. Their employee came by early in the morning and went over all the project. Figured out what equipment he needed and measured up for the materials and started the work about an hour later. He was very cautious and caring about minimal damaging to the yard. After removing the stumps he graded the surrounding area with the machine to the point where I only needed to rake it out to plant new grass. The gravel was put down flat and clean; not a mess. I would definitely hire them again."

Paul T on June 2020


"Cayden was very professional and polite. This visit was for yearly Maintence of my sump pump. "

Bernadette H on October 2025

Budget Dry Waterproofing is a waterproofing company founded on the belief that quality home improvement work does not need to break the bank. We are dedicated to providing excellent service.

"Cayden was very professional and polite. This visit was for yearly Maintence of my sump pump. "

Bernadette H on October 2025


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M & R Masonry, LLC

4.98(
22
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M & R Masonry, LLC

4.98(
22
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

M & R Masonry, LLC has been in business since 2007, locally owned and operated Concrete and Masonry provider with over 25 years experience serving Connecticut homeowners. We offer a wide range of these services for residential and commercial properties. At M & R Masonry, LLC we pride ourselves on being able to consistently give our clients unparalleled quality results at affordable prices without compromising quality of service and we strive to provide you with a higher quality by eliminating the need for you to perform detailed and time consuming tasks. Your time should be spent enjoying your family, friends, and participating in activities you enjoy not looking for a contractor to perform these services! We strive to gain customer trust and respect and create the project of your dreams. We believe referral is one major key of success so we hope you will send your friends to a screened and approved contractor like M & R Masonry, LLC.

"Renald was great to work with and he showed up on time and ready to work. He and his team did a great job."

Alan L on May 2025

M & R Masonry, LLC has been in business since 2007, locally owned and operated Concrete and Masonry provider with over 25 years experience serving Connecticut homeowners. We offer a wide range of these services for residential and commercial properties. At M & R Masonry, LLC we pride ourselves on being able to consistently give our clients unparalleled quality results at affordable prices without compromising quality of service and we strive to provide you with a higher quality by eliminating the need for you to perform detailed and time consuming tasks. Your time should be spent enjoying your family, friends, and participating in activities you enjoy not looking for a contractor to perform these services! We strive to gain customer trust and respect and create the project of your dreams. We believe referral is one major key of success so we hope you will send your friends to a screened and approved contractor like M & R Masonry, LLC.

"Renald was great to work with and he showed up on time and ready to work. He and his team did a great job."

Alan L on May 2025


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The Best Fencing & Masonry

4.58(
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The Best Fencing & Masonry

4.58(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. With over 15 years of experience we know we bring excellence every day. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Did a good job"

Cesar V on April 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. With over 15 years of experience we know we bring excellence every day. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Did a good job"

Cesar V on April 2024


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Imagine Remodel

4.33(
6
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Imagine Remodel

4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have over 20 years' experience and are family owned and operated. We can handle most home improvement projects taking care to ensure you get a personalized experience to make the process of repairing and remodeling your home top-notch. We can offer fast turnaround on most projects while providing warranties and guarantees to ensure that you and your home have protected investments in your home. Imagine Remodel is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Chris from imagine remodel is amazing. He has helped me tremendously. Everything I didn’t know I now know because of his patience and knowledge. Things I don’t have. Thank you Chris for not only seeing me through all this but for also becoming a friend. My door will always be open. My bathroom too!!! Thanks for making this part of my hectic life more comfortable and bearable. So appreciate you. Sincerely, Maria Chiaia"

Maria C on November 2024

We have over 20 years' experience and are family owned and operated. We can handle most home improvement projects taking care to ensure you get a personalized experience to make the process of repairing and remodeling your home top-notch. We can offer fast turnaround on most projects while providing warranties and guarantees to ensure that you and your home have protected investments in your home. Imagine Remodel is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Chris from imagine remodel is amazing. He has helped me tremendously. Everything I didn’t know I now know because of his patience and knowledge. Things I don’t have. Thank you Chris for not only seeing me through all this but for also becoming a friend. My door will always be open. My bathroom too!!! Thanks for making this part of my hectic life more comfortable and bearable. So appreciate you. Sincerely, Maria Chiaia"

Maria C on November 2024


DB Landscape, LLC

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DB Landscape, LLC

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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French Drains questions, answered by experts

No, you cannot use a drain cleaner in a dishwasher, as it can damage your drain hose or dishwasher. After using a drain cleaner, you may experience leaks or mechanical issues. You may need to replace your drain hose or other parts of your dishwasher.

First, find the cleanout pipe in your yard. Unscrew the cap—you may need a wrench to do so. Then, get a drain snake. You can use a non-motorized one, but a motorized snake will make the job a little easier. Feed the snake through the pipe until it reaches the clog. Spin the snake continuously, but don’t try to feed it through the pipe anymore. Keep spinning until you feel it break the clog apart.

If you try a drain snake and various DIY methods for unclogging drains to no avail, bring in a professional plumber to assess the situation. Also, if multiple drains in your home are backing up or you smell sewage, a visit from a plumber is best. You can expect your drain cleaning costs to fall around $250, and this can include an assessment of what’s caught in your plumbing and if there’s a larger, underlying problem. You should also consider calling a pro if you need to snake a toilet, as DIYing this could lead to a cracked fixture.

The best drain cleaners are biodegradable ones or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Strong, caustic chemicals may seem appealing with promises of unclogging your drain quickly, but liquid drain cleaners can cause damage to your pipes over time. Consider making your own drain cleaner with baking soda and vinegar.

You can leave baking soda and vinegar in the drain overnight, which can work well for tougher clogs. Just be sure to pour warm water down the drain in the morning to finish up. You can also perform this task as a part of your regular drain cleaning, which you should try and do once per month.

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