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A1A Plumbing / Tom Chapman and Son Company

Plumbing, Drywall, Drain Cleaning,

About us

Tom Chapman and Son's A1A Plumbing is a family owned and operated business. Built on trust for over 40 years, we've always got our customer’s best interests at heart. From Plumbing Repair to Bath Remodeling, our goal is to provide fast complete RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL service at the lowest possible pricing. Our everyday low rates are the unmatched. We guarantee cost savings compared to other plumbers due to our low overhead costs since the owners complete the work. All trucks are fully stocked, ready to supply the needs for your plumbing job. A1A Plumbing takes pride in serving the Metro Decatur Illinois surrounding Central Illinois region. The owners, whom are Master Illinois Licensed Plumbing Professionals, perform all work. Licensed Bonded and fully Insured, We at Tom Chapman and Son's A1A Plumbing treat you as a person and your home or business as it was our own. All work is guaranteed so please give us a call! WE pride ourselves of maintaining old fashioned friendly relationships with our customers the way we did when the Chapman family plumbing business was founded over 40 years ago. We are continuing to train in the newest innovations in plumbing including energy star rated fixtures, water conservation and in plumbing technology. We are always happy to answer any and all questions. A1A will work hard to be your plumber! We are part of AAA Home and Business Services, a family company. AAA is a commercial and residential general contractor which focusses on you the customer! The company motto is "One Call Can Do it All"..... things building related. Our trained staff can professionaly address all of your home and business construction needs! Please call our owner Tom Chapman today to discuss how we may serve you! Angie's List members can mention Angie's list at time of billing to receive a 10% discount off all labor charges.

Business highlights

43 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

residential and commercial standard and tankless water heaters, water faucets, toilets, sinks, plumbing repair, plumbing renovation, commercial plumbing, residential plumbing, plumbing remodel, drain cleaning, roto rooter drains, water lines, drain lines, baths, bathtubs, whirlpools, jacuzzi, plumbing emergencies, thaw frozen water lines, water leaks, sewer lines, water services, backflow preventors, sillcocks, outside water faucets, plumbing inspection,kitchen sinks, waste disposers,

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.926 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 26 reviews

Shane M.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent. Had the issue resolved very quickly. The young man was very nice and professional. Now my tub and shower have great water pressure. Couldn't be happier!
Description of Work: Needed a slow tub faucet cleared.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Susan B.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
very well. He replaced an old shower stall in my basement with a new one. He replaced the rotten wood holding it with new platform. Did a nice job. Cleaned up and removed the old.
Description of Work: replaced basement shower stall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Stephen R.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They do good work.
Description of Work: They installed a sink and faucet I bought.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

James D.
03/2016
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They were clean and quick. Just seemed a little expensive.
Description of Work: Cleaned out faucets that were clogged with sediment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Clifford B.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing, water softeners, water delivery
  + 1 more
price was the same as the estimate. provider did a great job.
Description of Work: Replaced all hot water pipes with cpvc and cleaned out all faucets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Teresa C.
01/2016
5.0
drywall, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bruce O.
01/2016
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
They came the day after I called them. They are polite and professional. He was prompt.
Description of Work: They replaced the vanity in my bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Roger K.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced thermocouple and relit water heater. I called later in the day and told them that this fix was not an emergency, but someone came the next day.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Mona B.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
My husband contacted them in the morning and they said they would be out in the late afternoon. They came at 1:30, much earlier than we expected which was good. They used the side door to the basement instead of tracking in dirt throughout the house. Two men came to work and it was a two man job. On the receipt, one man was listed as the mechanic @ $80/hour. The other man was listed as the helper @ $20/hour. It took 1 hour. They took a check from us. We are very satisfied.
Description of Work: Replaced a leaky gas pipe connection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

david W.
05/2015
5.0
drywall, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replace water heater

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Rick B.
03/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had a leak in the sand trap on existing water meter. This was from original construction of when the house was built. I looked at the reviews on angie's list, and decided to try A1A since all reviews were A. This was the first time I had ever used them. I called them on the 1st and Nate said they could be here on the 2nd, witch was Friday. Nate gave me a approximate time he could be here and would call when he was on the way. He showed up when expected and I showed him what needed to be done. He cleaned up the old plumbing mess that was here when we bought the house in July of 2014. I am very particular in quality of work to be done, and they exceeded my expectations. The job was completely cleaned up and was very neat. Both Nate and JR were very polite and very knowledgeable in what they were doing. The price was much lower than I expected. What a great company to use for all of your plumbing needs. I will use them again should the need occur.
Description of Work: Sand trap was leaking on the meter and was replace with a nipple. Old hot and cold water line from washing machine hook up was capped off and cold line from water meter to water heater was re-routed because of T in existing line. All lines were insulated even though they were in garage area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Earlie H.
02/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan B.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
showed up right at the promised time and day. Were polite and good at explaining what they were doing and why. 2 guys worked and got everything I needed done in an hour and 1/2. Left no mess. Also did me a bid for a future job I need.
Description of Work: blew out kitchen hot line broke up rust in galv line, Blew out bath hot line broke up rust in galv line to improve flow in each. stopped leaks in 3 basement faucets and 2 outdoor faucets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$205

dk J.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very nice, and they did all the work satisfactorily. They have been here several times and were always courteous.
Description of Work: I had used A1A Plumbing / Tom Chapman and Son Company for replacing a component which was leaking in the bath tub.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Sultan I.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did pretty good and the job was done on time. The only part that is of concern a bit is the price.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Derik S.
01/2014
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Had a pipe burst and had to use A1 because of HWA. They were not happy about having to come right away. Said might be able to come in 1-2 hours. Wasn't quick enough. All water was turned off or the water was flooding my first floor. So I went with someone else who came out in less time. Still never heard from A1, so just cancelled.
Description of Work: Plumbing
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$100

Response from A1A Plumbing / Tom Chapman and Son Company
My company never worked for this customer. I have no record of him calling. We are based in Decatur Illinois and do not service the Urbana area. I, Tom Chapman the owner, answer over 90% of the phone calls. During this emergency we had changed our voicemail to direct customers to other local plumbers as we focussed on working for our customers and were unable to answer calls.During the 30 below zero wind chill freezing we were not accepting calls for new customers for over a 2 weeks period as we had booked our schedule in advance for regular residential and commercial customers working 10-12 hours each day under extreme weater conditions. Angies list is a great site yet when one person is mistaken, it becomes an issue as a company is marked for an issue it was never associated with. We keep our promises and stay in constant communication with our customers, We work on a first call, first to schedule, first served basis. Derik Schneider refers to us as A1 being used under a HWA. None of our companies work for any home warranty companies and will never due to their inconsistent basis and inabilty to cater to customers at our high standards. Sincerely the post shouldn't be here at all, but since it is, I want to share the facts and allows consumers to know our perspective, Thank your for your interest in A1A Plumbing,

john H.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Took my call on Sunday. Arrived promptly on Monday. Fixed on the spot.
Description of Work: Fixed a leaky overflow in my tub

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Teresa C.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He arrived exactly when he said he would, and was very quick in his work, informing me of what he was doing at all times. I have had my kitchen sink worked on for a leak several times since I had my kitchen redone by other people,he is the only one that totally replaced all the pipe, now it is dry. He was very professional and friendly and cleaned up everything when he was finished. I will definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: put new piping under my kitchen and bathroom sinks, installed new facet in bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Elizabeth K.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very prompt. They did a very nice job and everything is clean and put back together and it was ready to go.
Description of Work: A1A Plumbing / Chapman and Son Company put in our water heater , installed new piping and fixed the furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Mary C.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I think everybody should use him. I am already telling all my friends about him. He knows exactly what he is doing and takes his time. He explains everything he is doing as well which is very nice.
Description of Work: He fixed a leak from the faucet on the shower.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Beth S.
10/2012
5.0
drywall, plumbing
  + 0 more
Overall the job went smoothly despite difficulties that were encountered.
Description of Work: They replaced many old water pipes and had to go through the basement ceiling. They did an excellent job of both the plumbing and drywall, cleaning up at the end of the day throughout the project. They performed little extras and were always professional. I'd highly recommend A1A Plumbing/Chapman and Son.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Stephen R.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
A1A responded promptly and in a very limited time frame. I either called the day prior, or on the same day for service and it was no problem for them. The guys came and did a professional job, however more care needed towards cleanup. I am not a picky person, but for a review to fellow Angieslist members...I will be.
Description of Work: A1A removed an old dishwasher and installed a new one.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Pj H.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Tom, the owner, was very prompt in contacting us by e-mail. He explained that if we could wait the weekend, which also happened to be a Holiday weekend, we would save considerable on the price of the work. I called the following Monday and set a time up with Tom. Tom and his son arrived at our house, at the time he specified, asked a few questions then assessed what needed to be done and started to work right away. Apparently tree roots had found there way into the clay sewer pipe outside our home along with flush-able wipes wrapped around the tree roots. They purged our whole sewer line from both bathrooms, of both tree roots and wipes. It took about an hour to clean the pipe thoroughly. Both Tom and his son were very professional and informative as to what they were doing. I have dealt with many a professional in this kind of labor intensive work but this is the first time I have dealt with someone who was there to get the job done, was pleasant and informative, and did the job not only in a timely manner but was reasonable. We will use Tom Chapman and Son again when we re-do our main bathroom. (FYI: don't use flush-able wipes. They are not what they claim and clog more sewer drains than you would think.)
Description of Work: A1A, Tom Chapman and Son cleaned our sewer line from tree roots and flush-able wipes wrapped around the tree roots. They had to cut the roots then flush the system and did both sewer lines, which converged into one line out to the street.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Murrel O.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was here when he said he would be. It took quite awhile to do all the work, and I was very satisfied with it. He even went to the hardware store to pick up the lime. I was very happy with his service.
Description of Work: I had a sewage leak underneath my house. They repaired the sewage breakage in my crawl space and many other water leaks in my house. The put down lime to absorb the leaked fluid and fixed the problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Beth S.
03/2012
5.0
drywall, plumbing
  + 0 more
Overall it went very well despite unexpected illness and scheduling problems.They began in the basement and replaced all pipes there which involved removing part of a ceiling and wall. They were very neat and careful. They cleaned and vacuumed at the end of each day. As we had hoped, not all pipes in the house had to be replaced. They spent extra time getting flow to the kitchen sink, and a lot of extra time and parts rejuvenating the upstairs toilet, whose tank had originally taken nearly 15 minutes to fill. They also spent extra time on the bathtub which originally took 45 minutes to fill and now takes less than ten. At the end of the job, the men returned several times to sand and drywall areas in the basement in which they had worked and much area in addition to that. They were very professional and took pride in a job extremely well done. I would recommend this company without hesitation.
Description of Work: I had many interior plumbing pipes replaced due to lack of water pressure.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
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Contact information

PO Box 25, Decatur, IL 62525

www.a1aplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drywall,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Coolers,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Water Heaters,
Handyman Services,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home,
Biohazard Remediation,
Basement Remodeling,
Epoxy Flooring

FAQ

A1A Plumbing / Tom Chapman and Son Company is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

A1A Plumbing / Tom Chapman and Son Company accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, A1A Plumbing / Tom Chapman and Son Company does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, A1A Plumbing / Tom Chapman and Son Company offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A1A Plumbing / Tom Chapman and Son Company does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, A1A Plumbing / Tom Chapman and Son Company offers emergency services.
Yes, A1A Plumbing / Tom Chapman and Son Company offers warranties.
A1A Plumbing / Tom Chapman and Son Company offers the following services: residential and commercial standard and tankless water heaters, water faucets, toilets, sinks, plumbing repair, plumbing renovation, commercial plumbing, residential plumbing, plumbing remodel, drain cleaning, roto rooter drains, water lines, drain lines, baths, bathtubs, whirlpools, jacuzzi, plumbing emergencies, thaw frozen water lines, water leaks, sewer lines, water services, backflow preventors, sillcocks, outside water faucets, plumbing inspection,kitchen sinks, waste disposers,

Contact information

PO Box 25, Decatur, IL 62525

www.a1aplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM