Chapman Construction

A General Contracting Company

“Scott, we are sorry we didn’t know you sooner! You are a pleasure to work with and the work is excellent.
Thank you!” ~ Phil F. and Zelma L.

About Our Company

Founded in 1984, Chapman Construction is a general contracting company specializing in custom building and remodeling. Building in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California for three generations, Chapman Construction has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, clear communications and the ability to complete any project no matter its size, style or scope.

Chapman Construction performs all carpentry in house with its crew of experienced carpenters. Chapman’s team of reliable and knowledgeable subcontractors is top of the industry and brings the same level of care and competency as Chapman’s crew.

Chapman Construction is proud to have served the building needs of California for over 40 years and looks forward to your project being our next great project.

“This looks FABULOUS! Exactly what I was looking for. THANK YOU!” ~ Dr. Marion M.

Stan Chapman, Founder

Stan is a graduate of Drake High School in San Anselmo and served in the Navy as a Carpenter in Naval Construction Battalion 10, the SeaBees. After serving on the West Coast, Okanawa and in the Philippines Stan left the service and enrolled at the College of Marin before transfering to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where he earned a degree in Architectural Engineering.

After college Stan worked as an engineer and superintendent for the Gordon Ball Company and Dillingham Corporation on projects such as the widening of 680 in the Bay Area and the construction of Warm Springs Dam, creating Lake Sonoma in Healdsburg, California.

Stan got his contractor’s license in 1981 and officially opened Chapman Construction three years later. Stan worked as Contractor, Foreman and Carpenter for many years as he built the company’s reputation. Eventually he was able to step back and work solely as a Contractor, leaving the running of his crews to trusted employees.

Today Stan is semi-retired, helping in the office and offering advice when he and his wife Carole aren’t traveling across the United States in their 5th wheel trailer.”

“Scott, you were honest with us about the challenges in our project but said you could overcome them and you did. We appreciate all you’ve done to bring our vision to life.”
~ Michelle R.

Scott Chapman, General Superintendent

Scott grew up on construction sites big and small. He started working for Chapman Construction when he was seven, making a penny per nail he picked up on his father’s job sites. At fifteen Scott started working holidays and vacations as a laborer. At sixteen he started driving the company dump/lumber hauling truck.

Scott worked holidays, weekends and vacations through high school, working his way up to carpenter’s apprentice. Instead of college Scott chose to work full time for the family company, rising to Journeyman Carpenter’s status and eventually Master Carpenter. Scott rose through the ranks, becoming first a Lead Carpenter then Foreman, Superintendent and then General Superintendent.

Scott has been running the day-to-day operations of Chapman Construction for a decade, handling bidding, customer relations, project management and when he can, working in the field as a carpenter.

Scott has two teenage sons, Jon (17) and Noah (15). Both boys work for their dad on holidays, weekends and vacations, just like their dad did.”

“Scott, your crew is great and working with you has been wonderful beyond our expectations. Thank you for all your hard work.” ~ Dr. Tom M.

Paul Singley, Superintendent

Paul grew up in Northern California and joined the military after high school, serving six years in the Army. After his service, he went into the trades, working in many disciplines before settling on carpentry. He came to work for Chapman Construction in 1990 as a carpenter, concrete form setter and concrete finisher. Paul worked his way up through the company to Lead Carpenter, Foreman and superintendent. Paul is a master carpenter, form setter and concrete finisher. His decades of knowledge and experience are unmatched in the industry. Second only to our Founder, Stan Chapman, Paul is the longest serving member of Chapman Construction.

Paul lives with his wife Manuela and has three grown children and one grandson, Lincoln.

“You have handled our project with determination and professionalism. It’s reassuring.” ~ Sydni R.

From Water Damage to Kitchen Remodel

This two-story, single family dwelling suffered major water damage when the home’s sprinkler system malfunctioned while the Owners were out of town, flooding the home. Chapman Construction was recommended by friends of the Owners to repair the water damaged portions of the home. This grew to a total kitchen remodel.

The kitchen, while large, was divided from the living room by a solid wall and from the dining room by a partial wall. The owners wanted an open floor plan, allowing the kitchen to integrate better with the living room and dining room.

Chapman Construction removed the dividing walls, replacing a structural post at the corner of the kitchen with a reclaimed beam from a local barn. The kitchen island cabinets were updated and remodeled as needed to relocate the oven/range and hood. A raised bar was built allowing for seating on the living and dining room sides of the counters. Waterfall countertops flow from the bar top to the countertop and to the floor at each end of the island. Reclaimed wood cladding under the bar top and a farmhouse sink finished the kitchen’s new look.

“Scott, you were honest with us about the challenges in our project but said you could overcome them and you did. We appreciate all you’ve done to bring our vision to life.”
~ Michelle R.

Rising from the Ashes

In 2014, 15 and 16 Chapman Construction did a complete remodel of a ranch style home in the Sonoma Valley. Completed over three phases while the owners lived in the home, the final look of the interior was contemporary, while the exterior kept its ranch style lines.

Then, in 2018 the home along with its neighbors was destroyed by a wildfire. Chapman Construction was hired again, but this time to build the contemporary home the Owner’s had always wanted.

Featuring a custom kitchen, large windows providing natural light in every room, a pool and outdoor kitchen/entertainment area and sleek modern lines, the completed home stood head and shoulders above its predecessor.

Built using the most up to date fire suppression and resistance technology, the new home is designed to survive the next fire as well as earthquakes or anything else mother nature can throw at it.

A New Life in the
Dry Creek Valley

When the Owners first saw this home their realtor told them it would be a mistake to buy. But they saw the potential. Situated on 4 acres of vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley, the home was utilitarian, sparse and in need of updating.

Chapman Construction was hired to remodel the home, adding square footage, reworking the floor plan to make it more modern and open and to turn the drab areas around the house into an entertaining space to be envied. The Owners made several changes mid-project. We worked with them to keep costs down and and work on schedule while adjusting to the changes.

New doors, windows, bathrooms and kitchen as well as fully updated electrical brough the home into the 21st century. A new pool, covered entertainment area and outdoor kitchen made the exterior every bit as luxurious as the interior