Virginia Beach chimney sweep and repair: A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps for area code 757
A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps is the ChimneySweeps.com member for area code 757/948, covering Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Newport News. Call 833-CHIMNEY and your call goes straight to them.
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A Step in Time
A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps is the ChimneySweeps.com member for area code 757 and its 948 overlay. Founded in 1998 by Raymond Gessner, it serves Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads, Richmond and Northern Virginia.
- Chimney cleaning
- Chimney inspections (Level 1, 2 and 3)
- Chimney repair
- Chimney liners and stainless steel relining
- Wood stove inserts and freestanding wood stoves
- Dryer vent cleaning
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Why ChimneySweeps.com endorses A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps
Who they are
- Founded
- 1998 by Raymond Gessner
- Homes served
- 100,000+
- Serving
- Hampton Roads
What they do
- Chimney cleaning
- Level 1, 2 & 3 chimney inspections
- Chimney repair
- Chimney liners & stainless relining
- Wood stoves & inserts
- Dryer vent cleaning
Why we endorse them
- 4.5 stars from 240+ Google reviews
- Serving homeowners since 1998
- Detailed inspection reports & upfront quotes
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About homes and winters in area code 757
Area code 757/948 covers Hampton Roads and southeastern Virginia, from Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk to Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg and the Eastern Shore. Census figures count about 744,000 homes and apartments here. About 46% were built before 1980 (6% before 1940), and the median home dates from the 1980s. About 60% are single-family detached houses.
Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia, on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, with a 2020 census population of 459,470.
Winters bring a real heating season. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Norfolk Nas, VA show about 3,106 heating degree days a year, a January average of 42.0°F, and about 3 inches of snow. Rain and the occasional freeze still work on brick and mortar over the years, so a cracked crown or a missing cap is worth fixing early.
The most common way to heat a home here is electricity (about 57% of occupied homes, per the Census), followed by utility gas at about 37%. Wood is the main heat in fewer than 2 in 100 homes, so most fireplaces here are for cool evenings, and gas fireplaces and inserts are common. Energy codes place it in IECC climate zone 3A (88%), 4A (12%). NFPA 211, the national chimney and venting standard, recommends an inspection every year no matter what you burn.
Sources: Census ACS 2018–2022 (B25034, B25040, B25024); NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, Norfolk Nas, VA (USW00013750); IECC 2021 climate zones by county (PNNL-33270); NFPA 211; Wikipedia: Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Around the 757 area
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Cities and towns in area code 757
The 757 / 948 territory covers about 1,755,000 people in 182 ZIP codes across Virginia Beach city, Chesapeake city, Norfolk city, Newport News city, Hampton city, James City County, Suffolk city, Portsmouth city, York County, Isle of Wight County, Accomack County and Southampton County.
- Virginia Beach
- Chesapeake
- Norfolk
- Newport News
- Hampton
- Williamsburg
- Suffolk
- Portsmouth
- Yorktown
- Smithfield
- Franklin
- Poquoson
- Carrollton
- Toano
- Windsor
- Cape Charles
- Courtland
- Fort Eustis
- Parksley
- Onancock
- Chincoteague Island
- Exmore
- Painter
- Spring Grove
- Wakefield
- Bloxom
- Melfa
- New Church
- Zuni
- Ivor
- Surry
- Accomac
- Belle Haven
- Barhamsville
- Greenbackville
- Carrsville
- Machipongo
- Sedley
- Boykins
- Dendron
…and 54 more communities.
Full Virginia Beach chimney sweep page with every ZIP code in 757 →
| Population | 1,755,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 182 |
| Counties | 18 |
| Homes and apartments | 744,200 |
| Built before 1980 | 46.5% |
| Median home built | 1980s |
| IECC climate zone | 3A, 4A |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-year estimates for the ZIP codes in this territory; climate zones from PNNL (2022). Population from our ZIP code data.
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Chimney services in the 757 area
Questions about area code 757
Who is the chimney sweep for area code 757?
A Step in Time is the ChimneySweeps.com member for the 757, 948 area, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Newport News. Call 757-CHIMNEY to book.
Who is the ChimneySweeps.com member for area code 757?
A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps, founded in 1998 and serving Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads, Richmond and Northern Virginia.
How do I reach A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps from area code 757?
Call 833-CHIMNEY (833-244-6639). Calls from area code 757/948 go straight to A Step in Time Chimney Sweeps. You can also visit chimneysweep.com.
How often should a chimney in the 757 area be inspected?
Once a year. NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, calls for a yearly inspection whether you burn wood, gas or oil, and a sweep when the inspection shows buildup.
Which cities are in the 757 area code?
The 757 territory covers 182 ZIP codes in 18 counties, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Suffolk and Portsmouth.
How do I book a chimney inspection in Virginia Beach?
Call 757-CHIMNEY, or call 833-CHIMNEY and enter your ZIP code. Your call goes to A Step in Time. Confirm the price for your home when you book.
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Photo credits (6 photos used on this page and in the video)
- Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Greyfiveys, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Downtown Norfolk on the Elizabeth River: Bruce Emmerling, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Virginia Beach Fishing Pier: Greyfiveys, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Downtown Hampton, Virginia: Pejcharat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Downtown Newport News: Etombari, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Norfolk, Virginia skyline: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
