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F J Murphy & Son Inc.

Listed in Springfield 4.70 (56 reviews)(217) 528-4081

F J Murphy & Son Inc.

F J Murphy & Son Inc. provides plumbing services to residential, commercial, industrial and institutional markets in the greater Springfield area. It has served Springfield since 1947.

Last Updated October 2, 2026.

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Business Highlights

It is locally family- and employee-owned and operated.
It is a union (UA) company.
It lists an Illinois Plumbing Contractor License (#055-014-054).
New construction work carries a one-year minimum guarantee; repair work has a conditional workmanship guarantee.

Service Area

Springfield and Central Illinois; some services extend elsewhere in Illinois and to portions of Missouri, Iowa and Indiana.

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F J Murphy & Son Inc. is one of 10 plumbers ProsGrade lists in Springfield, Illinois.

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Listing details

12 services listed, including Plumbing repair, Plumbing installation and Plumbing maintenance. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Rated 4.7 from 56 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How F J Murphy & Son Inc. compares with the other 9 plumbers on ProsGrade in Springfield, using public Google ratings and review counts.

Rated 4.7 on Google, at or above the 4.7 average of other Springfield plumbers on ProsGrade.
One of 6 Springfield plumbers on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

12 services

Plumbing repairleaks, clogged drains and malfunctioning water heaters
Plumbing installation
Plumbing maintenance
Plumbing inspections
Water heater repair and replacementtankless water heaters
Sump pump repair and replacement
Kitchen plumbinggarbage disposals, sinks, faucets and drains
Bathroom plumbingshowers, sinks and toilets
Commercial plumbing
New construction and remodeling plumbing
Sewer line installation
Drain cleaningsink and tub clogs

Reviews

What customers say

Customers praise prompt service and professional technicians. One customer says Lucas leaves the work area “clean and tidy”; another notes that Cole was quick to explain repair options.

Customer Reviews

Tim Butler

FJ Murphy has been our go to for all plumbing needs for many years and multiple homes. They are prompt and efficient. Lucas Wornaroski has serviced our home several times and he is very professional and friendly. His work is very good and he leaves the workspace clean and tidy. I’m always happy to see Lucas on a call.

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tim ferguson

We've had history with FJ, installed a new furnace, out door water line, furnace maintenance and today a water heater installed. We request Cole as the technician he does a great job and we've never had any issues with his work.

Nancie Brown

When you find a business where every person with whom you have contact is professional, knowledgable, courteous, dependable and just plain nice, you don't go anywhere else! It's difficult to select all the services Murphy's has provided to me over the past decades. They have been super! Thanks, Guys!

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Mark Roberts III

Could not be happier with the service provided. I have used F.J. Murphy & Son's for both commercial and residential plumbing jobs. I have always been impressed with anyone they assign from their team. Recently I have been assigned Cole on recent jobs - very professional, fast, helps explains repair options, and does an outstanding job. Very satisfied with F.J. Murphy & Son's.

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Christine Miller

Professional, knowledgeable, and personable! F.J. Murphy & Son, Inc. provides exceptional customer service . . . all around! Cole S. is our favorite technician! He is thorough and has consistently directed us in the right direction for the long haul! Hands down… he’s the BEST out there!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does F J Murphy & Son Inc. provide emergency plumbing service?

It offers emergency plumbing services around the clock.

What backup sump pump does F J Murphy & Son Inc. recommend?

The company recommends a water-powered backup sump pump, which it says requires no battery or electricity.