Harris Plumbing and Heating Inc. was established directly after World War I by Abraham Harris, the father of Paul Harris. Harris Plumbing at that time and up to World War II, engaged mainly in new construction. The company did the plumbing and heating in thousands of one and two family homes.

When World War II began, all new construction ceased. Most of Harris’ employees went into service for their country. This included two of Abraham’s sons, Paul and Edward. Paul was occasionally working and learning the plumbing business from his father on days there was no school.

When the war ended, it was time for Paul to get serious about his future; the future for him lay ahead in the plumbing business. He worked days for a series of different employers performing all phases of plumbing and heating . At night Paul attended Brooklyn Technical High School where he studied theory, design, blueprint reading and business administration. Upon completion of the Journeyman Plumber requirements, Paul took his Master Plumber exam and passed. Now, with a license in hand, the firm started to grow and expand into more commercial and industrial plumbing work.

Steven Kogel joined the plumbing division of the firm in 1975 and eventually moved into and took control of running the water main and sewer division, Harris Water Main and Sewer Contractors.  Steven like his father-in-law Paul, is committed to a hands on attitude and continues to run and grow the business at this present time.

In 2004, Brett Kogel, son of Steven and grandson of Paul joined the Harris team. We are proud to now be a fourth generation company. Brett is part of the “technology generation” and when he is not in the field overseeing the daily operation,  he is in his office developing new ways to incorporate the most cutting edge technological solutions into the day to day business of Harris Water Main and Sewer contractors.