Lawson's Hardware & Plumbing Chillicothe IL

Business Overview

Lawson's Hardware & Plumbing Chillicothe IL is a combined neighborhood hardware counter and service shop serving homes and businesses across Central Illinois. The shop keeps common parts on the shelf and dispatches a small team of licensed plumbers for installations and repairs. They offer on-call emergency service for after-hours leaks and frozen pipes, with weekday hours for in-store shopping.

The business handles both residential and light commercial work. Technicians visit riverfront cottages, older brick homes, rental properties, and small storefronts. Staff are local and familiar with Chillicothe’s seasonal weather and how it affects plumbing systems.

Key Services

• Plumbing inspection — camera checks, full home inspections, and pre-sale reports.
• Repairs & maintenance — pipe repair, leak finding, fixture replacement, and sump pump service.
• Parts & supplies — fittings, valves, tools, and household hardware stocked for quick pickup.
• Seasonal services — winterization, thawing frozen lines, and spring cleanups.
• Commercial service contracts — routine checks and priority response for local businesses.

Areas Served

Based in Chillicothe, the company serves towns across Peoria County and nearby counties in Central Illinois. Typical service area includes Avon IL, Hickory Point IL, Cuba IL, La Salle IL, Kickapoo IL, Manlius IL, Empire IL, Havana IL, Bushnell IL, Browning IL, Burgess IL, Lewistown IL, Wesley IL, Cambridge IL, Prophetstown IL, Reading IL, Lake Camelot IL, Hollis IL, Depue IL (De Pue), Orion IL, Rome IL, Cazenovia IL, Cruger IL, Jubilee IL, Preemption IL, Garfield IL, Ladd IL, Granville IL, Walnut IL, Colchester IL, and Park View IA.

Company History

Lawson's started as a small hardware counter in Chillicothe in 1996. Early on, customers asked for basic plumbing help and the owner began offering repairs. Over the years the business grew into a dual shop: a place to buy parts and a place to schedule plumbing inspection and repair work.

Growth was gradual. The store added a service van, hired licensed plumbers, and kept a focus on stocking parts that local houses need most — boilers, valves, pipe fittings, and simple tools. The location near the Illinois River shaped work patterns, with more winter freeze jobs and springtime basement checks.

Leadership

Owner and founder Mark Lawson is a licensed plumber with more than 25 years of experience in residential and small commercial plumbing. Mark lives in the Chillicothe area and speaks regularly at local trade nights and school career events. His team includes apprentices, journeymen plumbers, and counter staff who have grown up working in nearby towns.

Specialties & Highlights

• Hands-on plumbing inspection reports for buyers and homeowners.
• In-store parts availability to speed up common repairs.
• Experience with older riverfront and brick homes common in Chillicothe.
• On-call response for burst pipes and urgent leaks.

Why Locals Choose Lawson's Hardware & Plumbing

Residents and small businesses pick Lawson's for practical reasons: a familiar counter, quick access to parts, and plumbers who know the season-driven issues of Central Illinois. Lawson's Hardware & Plumbing Chillicothe IL is a local choice when people need clear answers, honest estimates, and a team that shows up ready to work.