Structural Engineering Inspections and Design

Chimney Sweeps geotechnical and structural engineering inspection and designs are a perfect fit to offer advice to everyday homeowners.

A Step in Time in Virginia Beach, VA was founded by Ray Gessner, who is a licensed professional engineer. He graduated from Virginia Tech – 1991 in civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering. Later, he worked at various structural and geotechnical (soils) engineering firms.

In 1998, he received his master’s degree in civil engineering from Old Dominion University with a geotechnical and structural emphasis. Later that year, he successfully sat for and passed the Virginia professional engineering exam and is a Virginia licensed professional engineer. Ray has also sat for and passed the Class A contractor’s license exam. Every day, A Step in Time chimney sweep technicians in Virginia Beach, VA visit homes and encounter a wide range of problems. All homes are built on soil and experience a variety of settlement issues which include: leaning chimneys, damaged foundations, termite infestation, and water deterioration. Ray’s dual major in geotechnical (soils) and structural engineering is a perfect fit to offer advice to everyday homeowners.

Call A Step in Time in Virginia Beach, VA for your structural engineering needs.

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Why It Matters

Licensed structural engineers assess load-bearing and stability concerns, not just surface damage.
Detailed engineering reports accepted by permit offices, insurers, and real estate transactions.
Identifies foundation cracks, leaning stacks, and settlement issues before they become collapses.
Custom repair and rebuild designs engineered to your chimney's specific structural needs.
Coordination with contractors to ensure repairs are built exactly to engineering specifications.
Serving both residential homeowners and commercial property structural assessments.