The Chapmans have been plumbing and contributing to our Cairns community for more than 50 years.

Allen started Chapman Plumbing in 1969, bringing his son Mark through as an apprentice in 1992. Since then, Chapman Plumbing have trained 10 more apprentices to a really high standard, with many of these still living and working in Cairns.

Mark was born and raised in Cairns, so knows the local plumbing needs well, having lived through floods, cyclones and heat!

And it’s not just plumbing that runs through the Chapmans’ veins. Allen’s sense of community has been handed down too. Allen has volunteered for many organisations, including being a volunteer coastguard. Both basketball and scouting have benefitted greatly from Mark’s investment in them. He’s coached and managed junior basketball teams for 15 years and is passionate about how sport enhances children’s lives. He’s a Queen’s Scout, the highest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in the Commonwealth, and led 4 others to achieve this too.

He’s not leaving it there – his 2 sons also volunteer in the local community.

So whether it’s a trustworthy plumber you’re after, or an all-round nice guy, then Chapman Plumbing are the plumbers for you.

Plumbing Services

Anyone who has faced a blocked pipe or broken toilet will tell you that a good plumber can be a life saver!

At Chapman Plumbing, we install and repair water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and appliances and fixtures to keep your home or businesses flowing smoothly.

We look after water piping and drainage systems in the home and in industry for drinking, drainage, heating, venting and sewage.

As well as being great at looking after your pipework, we’re excellent at looking after our customers. Chapman plumbing have years of experience and are well known for being friendly and honest. After all, no one wants a stranger in their home. We're quick to handle all appointments, and you won’t be left waiting around for us to turn up. It’s these values that make us the right choice to help you with your plumbing.

You don’t need to worry about incurring expense just from picking up the phone, because we have no call out charge. There’s no reason not to speak to us!

As well as kitchen and bathroom plumbing renovations, installing or replacing hot water heaters, including electric, solar or heat pump hot water heaters, installing additional fixtures, such as toilets, showers and sinks and extending or altering pipe work, some common problems we solve in Cairns are stormwater runoff issues, drain cleaning and clearing, leaking toilets and taps, broken pipe repairs, smelly drains, clearing blocked drains and toilets and leak detection.

Blockages

Toilets and toilet pipes get blocked when people put the wrong things down the loo. Things which should never be put down the loo include food scraps, paper, rags, cans, bottles, grease and fat. But the worst culprit is baby/wet wipes!

We use our state of the art drainage cameras identify any existing pipe damage, or any potential future damage, in the interior part of the pipe. This can save you money and minimise any nasty surprises, giving you peace of mind.

Wastewater pipes from sinks, basins and laundry tubs can also get blocked if you put food waste down them. If hot fat is poured down a pipe, it will set in the pipe when it cools and cause a blockage.

Outside, main sewer pipes can get blocked in other ways, for example, tree roots growing into the pipe or soil blocking the pipe.

Whatever the cause, Chapman Plumbing can sort it out.

New Homes

If you’re building a new home, plumbing needs to be on your high priority list. So why not talk to us before you start.

There’s lots of plumbing to be taken care of – the water supply system, the drainage system your appliance planning for example.

Chapman Plumbing have worked with dozens of Cairns builders to make sure that the best possible plumbing plans are in place to suit the Cairns climate, like stormwater calculations and design

We to do a great job - quickly and with minimal fuss. We use high quality products that mean they will last and give you value for money. And we don't charge the earth. 

Chapman Plumbing

• discuss your building plans and offer advice that will be best for your plumbing needs
• investigate your site and ensure everything discussed suits your site conditions.
• advise you on exactly when we should be on-site for the job to go smoothly
• are available to answer all your questions and provide advice

Renos

Kitchen & laundry

Kitchens are the heart of any home. We use them not only for cooking, eating and gathering, but also as our office, doing homework or watching TV. So, it makes sense that we want them to be a place that’s welcoming and easy to use.

And who can live without a washing machine these days? The average household with children can do up to 15 loads per week – so a working washing machine is a must.

Whether it’s a full  kitchen installation, a new dishwasher, washing machine or taps, Chapman Plumbing can help.