Updated: May 12, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
3640 S Plaza Trl, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452
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A Step in Time Roofing
A Step in Time is one of the only fully-licensed chimney sweep and roofing companies in the nation to be headed by a licensed, professional engineer. Company owner and founder, Ray Gessner, is a licensed engineer in both Virginia and Maryland, and is FIRE certified. Ray trains each and every one of his technicians using state-of-the-art, hands-on methods, which ensures that we get the job done right... the first time, every time.
From BuildZoom: A Step in Time Roofing, 3640 S Plaza Trl, Virginia Beach, VA (Owned by: Raymond Paul Gessner) holds a Commercial Building (Cbc), Residential Building (Rbc), Plumbing (Plb), Gas Fitting (Gfc), Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning (Hva) license and 5 other licenses according to the Virginia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 111 ranks in the top 4% of 131,387 Virginia licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring A Step in Time Roofing, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
A Step in Time Roofing Contact Information
Phone Number: (757) 250-2810
Address: 3640 S Plaza Trl, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
A Step in Time Roofing Virginia Beach
Quality
111
96th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
A Step in Time Roofing has a BuildZoom score of 111, which places them above 96% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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35 projects
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2025 |
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33 projects
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2024 |
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38 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that A Step in Time Roofing has worked on at least
106.0 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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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that A Step in Time Roofing mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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52 projects
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< $5k |
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27 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $3,980. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by A Step in Time Roofing
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Reline of the existing utility flue from appliance to output with a stainless steel chimney liner. no gas involved. no alterations to be made to the existing appliance
Valuation:
$3,850
Permit #:
MECR-007714-2025
Status:
expired
Fee:
$141
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a stainless steel chimney liner into an existing furnace flue. replace vent pipe. no gas involved. no alterations to be made to the existing appliances
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECR-144391-2025
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This job involves removing an existing prefabricated fireplace unit and replacing it with a new one of similar size and type. a new stainless steel prefab chimney liner air cooled chimney cap and chase cover with cross breaks and drip edges will also be installed
Valuation:
$17,550
Permit #:
2024-MECR-13618
Status:
complete
Fee:
$153
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Install a stainless steel chimney liner in an existing water heater flue. this permit is only for the reline. no modifications will be made to the appliance itself. no gas will be involved. new mortar will also be applied to the chimney crown and a new chimney cap will be installed
Valuation:
$5,900
Permit #:
20240627-082
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
This project involves removing an existing prefabricated fireplace unit and installing a new one of similar size and type. new stainless steel prefab chimney flue pipe a chase cover with cross breaks and drip edges and an air-cooled prefab chimney cap will also be installed
Valuation:
$6,715
Permit #:
2024-MECR-12653
Status:
complete
Fee:
$97
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
This project involves removing an existing prefabricated fireplace and replacing it with a new one of similar size and type. a new stainless steel air cooled prefab chimney liner prefab chimney cap and chase cover with cross breaks and drip edges will also be installed
Valuation:
$8,900
Permit #:
2024-MECR-06631
Status:
complete
Fee:
$107
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Direct replacement of the prefab fireplace the existing unit will be replaced like for like with one of similar type and size within the existing footprint. plot will not change. no gas involved
Valuation:
$9,000
Permit #:
2025-MECR-13656
Status:
complete
Fee:
$107
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Install a stainless steel chimney liner in an existing water heater furnace flue. this permit is only for the reline. no modifications will be made to the appliances themselves. no gas will be involved
Valuation:
$4,450
Permit #:
20241204-046
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
This job involves removing an existing wood burning factory-built fireplace unit and replacing it with one of similar size and type. a new stainless steel air-cooled prefab chimney liner chase cover with cross breaks and drip edges and air-cooled chimney cap will also be installed
Valuation:
$8,091
Permit #:
2023-MECR-09063
Status:
complete
Fee:
$107
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
This job involves removing an existing prefabricated fireplace unit and replacing it with one of similar size and type. a new stainless steel air-cooled prefab chimney liner chase cover with cross breaks and drip edges and air-cooled chimney cap will also be installed
Valuation:
$5,800
Permit #:
2023-MECR-05783
Status:
complete
Fee:
$92
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
This job involves removing an existing wood-burning prefabricated fireplace unit and replacing it with one of similar size and type. no gas will be involved. a new stainless steel air-cooled prefab chimney liner chase cover with cross breaks and drip edges and air-cooled prefab chimney cap will also be installed
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECR-119072-2023
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical prmt (residential) - repair/replace
2025-04-29
Install a stainless steel liner from wall breach to chimney top. install double wall vent pipe to meet clearance from combustible requirements
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECR-148062-2025
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a new stainless steel liner into an existing utility flue. no gas involved. no alterations to be made to the existing appliances
Valuation:
$5,750
Permit #:
20250317-054
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Install a new stainless steel liner into an existing utility flue. no gas involved. no alterations to be made to the existing appliances
Valuation:
$2,900
Permit #:
2025-MECR-02658
Status:
complete
Fee:
$76
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Install a stainless steel liner into an existing utility flue. no gas involved. no alterations to be made to the existing appliances
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECR-145314-2025
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a stainless steel liner into an existing utility flue. no gas involved. no alterations to be made to the existing appliances
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECR-144776-2025
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install five stainless steel chimney liners in separate chimneys. this permit goes with the work described in permit number mec2022-00841. that mechanical permit application contains the full project valuation
Valuation:
$37,720
Permit #:
BLDR2022-01265
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a stainless steel chimney liner in an existing utility flue. no gas will be involved. this permit is only to reline the chimney the appliance vents through. no work will be done to any appliances themselves
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECR-136348-2024
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reline the existing furnace chimney with a stainless steel chimney liner and replace damaged vent pipe connecting the furnace to the flue with new stainless steel pipe -- carriage house near southeast entrance
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECC-118963-2023
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This job involves removing an existing prefabricated fireplace unit and replacing it with one of similar type and size. a new stainless steel air-cooled prefabricated chimney liner will also be installed
Valuation:
$7,900
Permit #:
2023-MECR-04697
Status:
complete
Fee:
$102
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
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A Step in Time Roofing License info
Verified License
| License # | 2705139016 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Commercial Building (Cbc), Residential Building (Rbc), Plumbing (Plb), Gas Fitting (Gfc), Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning (Hva) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 87655 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Type | Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of October, 2013. Check the current license status of A Step in Time Roofing with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
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Inactive License
| License # | PA051943 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Pennsylvania |
- According to the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for A Step in Time Roofing at the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General.
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Inactive License
| License # | 160679 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
- According to the Mass.gov Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 13VH04721100 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New Jersey |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
- According to the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 2705060992 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Building (Bld) |
- According to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for A Step in Time Roofing at the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
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111
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Seneca Specialty Insurance Company |
| Insured up to | $100,000 |
308
Permits
- Building permit records show that A Step in Time Roofing has worked on 308 permitted projects.
A Step in Time Roofing Employees
MW
Matthew Watkins
Vice-President
RG
Raymond Gessner
President
RG
Raymond Paul Gessner
Owner