Bowie, Maryland

The best local services in Bowie

Bowie is a major Prince George's County suburb with strong residential demand.

23 service categories Updated October 2026

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23 service directories for Bowie

🏠 Roofers in Bowie Roofing contractors handle repair, replacement, and inspection for residential… 🔧 Plumbers in Bowie Plumbers handle water line repair, drain cleaning, fixture installation, water… ❄️ HVAC Contractors in Bowie HVAC contractors install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air… ⚡ Electricians in Bowie Electricians handle wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, EV chargers… 🌿 Landscapers in Bowie Landscapers handle lawn care, design, hardscaping, tree services, and seasonal… 🔨 Handyman Services in Bowie Handyman services cover small repairs, installations, and home maintenance… 🎨 Painters in Bowie Interior and exterior painters handle full repaints, color consulting, prep… 🪵 Flooring Contractors in Bowie Flooring contractors install and refinish hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, and… 🏗️ General Contractors in Bowie General contractors manage full home additions, renovations, and remodels… 🐛 Pest Control in Bowie Pest control specialists treat termites, rodents, ants, bed bugs, and wildlife… ✨ Cleaning Services in Bowie Residential and commercial cleaning, weekly service, move-out deep cleans… 🌳 Tree Services in Bowie Tree service companies handle removal, pruning, stump grinding, and storm damage… 🏡 Fence Contractors in Bowie Fence contractors install and repair wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link, and… 🚗 Garage Door Repair in Bowie Garage door specialists handle spring replacement, opener installation, panel… 🔌 Appliance Repair in Bowie Appliance repair technicians service refrigerators, washers, dryers… 📦 Moving Companies in Bowie Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe… 🔑 Locksmiths in Bowie Locksmiths handle lockouts, rekeying, lock installation, safe opening, and… 🛠️ Auto Mechanics in Bowie Auto mechanics handle oil changes, brake repair, engine diagnostics… 💦 Pressure Washing in Bowie Pressure washing services clean driveways, siding, decks, fences, patios, and… 🪵 Deck Builders in Bowie Deck builders design and construct wood, composite, and PVC decks, pergolas, and… ☀️ Solar Installers in Bowie Solar installers design, permit, and install residential and commercial… 🦷 Dentists in Bowie General and family dental practices for cleanings, fillings, crowns, emergencies… 💇 Hair Salons in Bowie Hair salons and barbershops for cuts, color, styling and treatments, from…

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Bowie homes and weather, and when to book each trade

Bowie has a mix of older and newer homes, with 37% of homes built before 1970, and about 65 freezing nights a year. Both shape which repairs come up most and when to book them.

Homes in Bowie

Median home built	1982
Homes built before 1970	37%
Homes built since 2010	4%
Owner-occupied	84%
Single-family detached	72%
Median home value	$459,300
Median rent	$2,330 a month

Weather in Bowie

Typical last spring frost	April 2
Typical first fall frost	November 18
Nights at or below freezing	about 65 a year
Days at 90°F or hotter	about 22 a year
Precipitation	about 56 inches a year
Snowfall	about 13 inches a year
Wettest month	July

When to book in Bowie

Late winter, before about April 2: Dormant-season tree pruning, a heating check while it still matters, and a look at pipes after the coldest nights. Tree Services, HVAC Contractors, Plumbers.
From about April 2 into early summer: Planting, pours, posts, decks and exterior paint, plus an air-conditioning tune-up before the first hot spell. Good crews book up early. Landscapers, Fence Contractors, Deck Builders, Painters, Pressure Washing, HVAC Contractors.
Before July, the wettest month: Roof and flashing repairs, limbs over the house, and drainage fixes before the wettest weeks. Roofers, Tree Services, Landscapers.
Early fall, before the first frost around November 18: Finish exterior paint and deck sealing, winterize outdoor spigots, and get the furnace and garage door checked before the first frost. Painters, Deck Builders, Plumbers, HVAC Contractors, Garage Door Repair, Pressure Washing.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Bowie, MD, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

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What the directory knows about Bowie

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197listings indexed187 businesses, 10 directory pages

3.3per 1,000 residents#13 of 18 in Maryland

26/30trades covered4 with no local listing yet

48%phone on filereachable without a form

Deepest bench: Flooring Contractors (12 listed). Thinnest: landscapers, physical therapists, optometrists. Counts come from the listings behind each directory page, refreshed October 2026; no business pays to be listed or ranked.

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Side-by-side decision guides for Bowie

Roofers vs General Contractors Single-system, roof-only? Roofer. Multi-trade or structural? GC. HVAC Contractors vs Plumbers Tankless water heater install crosses both, most plumbers handle it, some HVAC shops do too. Get one quote from each. Electricians vs Handyman Services If it touches the breaker panel or the meter, it's electrician. Insurance and code in most counties require it. Plumbers vs Handyman Services Soldering, gas, sewer, or anything behind drywall = plumber. Drop-in, no-tools-past-a-wrench = handyman. Landscapers vs Tree Services Tree on the ground or coming down: tree service. Garden bed, lawn, or shrubs under 10 feet: landscaper. Painters vs Handyman Services If the customer will judge the finish under direct light, hire the painter. If the paint is incidental to a fix, handyman is fine.

About service businesses in Bowie, Maryland

Bowie is a major Prince George's County suburb with strong residential demand. Popular neighborhoods include Old Town, Huntington, Belair. The businesses we rank here serve all of Bowie and nearby communities.

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