Updated: Jun 09, 2026
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2500 DRANE FIELD ROAD STE 105, Lakeland, FL, 33811
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A Step Above Plumbing Inc
A Step Above Plumbing Inc, 2500 Drane Field Rd, Lakeland, FL (Owned by: Christopher Gainer) holds a Certified Plumber license and 11 other licenses according to the Highlands County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 191,428 Florida licensed contractors.
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A Step Above Plumbing Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (863) 647-1301
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Address: 2500 DRANE FIELD ROAD STE 105, Lakeland, FL 33811
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A Step Above Plumbing Inc Lakeland
Quality
110
96th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
A Step Above Plumbing Inc has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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12 projects
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2025 |
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11 projects
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2024 |
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16 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that A Step Above Plumbing Inc has worked on at least
39.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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13 projects
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Home Additions |
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7 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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5 projects
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New Constructions |
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28 projects
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Plumbing projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that A Step Above Plumbing Inc mostly works on
plumbing project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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5 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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4 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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7 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $513,542. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by A Step Above Plumbing Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
The new construction will be an addition to the university of tampa's graduate and health studies building. the addition will be approximately 95 202 square feet and will be a mid rise with 6 floors. the addition will include a bridge which will connect the buildings; this will occur on levels four through six. please note: bypass the no incremental review on the additions rule per da... see more
Valuation:
$20,381,358
Permit #:
BLD-21-0479608
Status:
complete
Fee:
$25,529
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Phase 2 core & shell. the new building is designed as a 10 story multipurpose student housing with the following: 1st floor classroom office and lounge space. 2-5 open parking garage 6th floor open rooftop amenities. 6-10 student housing with communal student lounge spaces
Valuation:
$120,000,000
Permit #:
BLD-22-0495122
Status:
triage
Fee:
$207,072
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of coca cola dispenser ice machines and ancillary equipment under an existing 285 square foot canopy
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
BLD-25-0511991
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,903
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reissue secure- ut academic building green building - construct multistory classroom building number 1 with associated hardscape landscape and utilities. building designed as non-high rise. original date of application 12-06-2016
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
BLD-17-0449160
Status:
complete
Fee:
$15,041
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of an existing building into a physical therapy clinic. work consists of selective demolition gypsum board assemblies painting air conditioning modifications new plumbing power distribution and new lighting
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
HC-BLD-22-0035767
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,206
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ut multipurpose building - tenant improvement interior building out for multi purpose building. permit see bld-22-0495122 for core and shell see bld-22-0493755 for site and foundation
Valuation:
$25,000,000
Permit #:
BLD-23-0498411
Status:
triage
Fee:
$83,568
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to replace suspended ceiling in dining room with gyp. bd. ceiling & decorative wood beams. also to replace 8 metal studs in façade with 6 metal studs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-23-0500663-REV2
Status:
complete
Fee:
$398
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation physical therapy clinic. work selective demolish gypsum board assemblies painting air conditioning modifications plumbing power distribution and new lighting. all work is confined to the interior of the space all parking accessible route and other exterior features are the responsibility of the landlord and are not included in the scope of this project
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
HC-BLD-21-0025776
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,279
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The proposed project is construction of a drive thru restaurant. trades include: building mep no fire the original permit is expired and so we are submitting to reissue the permit. the permit pulled is to supersede bld-21-0479012
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
BLD-23-0500663
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,858
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New coral care complex building at the center of conservation for the florida aquarium. project includes new architectural + mep. re-opened - original application acceptance date: 10/08/2021
Valuation:
$214,450
Permit #:
HC-BLD-21-0024063
Status:
complete
Fee:
$7,493
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel of existing science labs in the science wing portion of historic plant hall. no work is structural one laboratory will be made into offices and exiting from some of the existing labs will be improved. includes: arch mep f/p reissue original date: 03/25/2020
Valuation:
$2,212,000
Permit #:
BLD-20-0473600
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,617
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of small and large dog park
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
BLD-25-0512588
Status:
issued
Fee:
$18,779
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Private provider plan review and inspections- new construction single family residence **private provider plan review & inspections** re-issued - original issued date: 07/26/2023 original application acceptance date: 05/24/2023 re-issued - original issued date: 07/26/2023 original application acceptance date: 05/24/2023
Valuation:
$378,300
Permit #:
HC-BLD-23-0048183
Status:
filed
Fee:
$27,262
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement buildout to be constructed in shell warehouse for niagra
Valuation:
$3,935,518
Permit #:
CALT2212-0149
Status:
final
Fee:
$172,529
Permit Type:
Buildout
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial renovation permit - ex: tenant buildout window changeout remodel addition etc
2023-03-16
Conversion of existing bank building to new drive thru fast food restaurant
Valuation:
$550,000
Permit #:
BC-2022-1742
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,562
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reissue - generator and gas relocation. original application date 07/15/2022
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
BLD-22-0494655
Status:
complete
Fee:
$851
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of new 23, 523 sf truck service and sales facility
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
22 130964 00 BC
Status:
complete
Fee:
$189,892
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvements to be constructed inside shell warehouse
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CALT2208-0306
Status:
final
Fee:
$294,627
Permit Type:
Renovation
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial renovation permit - ex: tenant buildout window changeout remodel addition etc
2025-05-01
Interior office buildout
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
BC-2025-58
Status:
complete
Fee:
$9,060
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed new construction of a 7, 400 +/- square foot central energy plant building within the university of tampa campus
Valuation:
$10,000,000
Permit #:
BLD-22-0493053
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,727
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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A Step Above Plumbing Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | HC07214 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Certified Plumber |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | HC01424 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Certified Plumbe |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2006. Check the current license status of A Step Above Plumbing Inc with the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners
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License Not Verified
| License # | CFC1425996 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Clermont |
| Type | Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of August, 2008. Check the current license status of A Step Above Plumbing Inc with the The City of Clermont, FL
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2025. Check the current license status of A Step Above Plumbing Inc with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Verified License
| License # | CFC1425996 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Plumbing Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | CFC1427732 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Plumbing Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | AEC-05815 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lakeland |
| Type | Plumbing |
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Inactive License
| License # | CFC1425996 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Orange County |
| Type | P Plumber W Gas |
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Inactive License
| License # | HC01424 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Plumbing |
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Inactive License
| License # | 6439 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Miami Lakes |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 1427732 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Plumbing Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | QB26414 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information, |
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110
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Southern Owners Insurance |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Fuba |
183
Permits
- Building permit records show that A Step Above Plumbing Inc has worked on 183 permitted projects.
A Step Above Plumbing Inc Employees
CG
Christopher Gainer
Owner
CG
Christopher Scott Gainer
Agent
GS
Gainer Christopher S
Owner
GS
Gainer, Christopher Scott
WL
Wise Eric Lewis
WL
Wise, Eric Lewis