by Avery Soderman | Dec 22, 2014 | Hardwood vs Softwood
Wells & Sons Chimney Service offers a full-range of chimney repair services to the Southeastern Pennsylvania area including Allentown, Norristown, Berwyn, and Collegeville. Services include installing chase covers, chimney re-linings, installing new chimneys,...
by Avery Soderman | Nov 26, 2014 | Chimney and Stove Fire Safety
Each year there are hundreds and thousands of fire incidents involving chimneys, fireplaces, and wood stoves. These fires are responsible for injuries, and sometimes deaths, to family members and emergency workers. Fires can also rack up a loss in property damage...
by Avery Soderman | Jun 5, 2014 | Fireplace Odor
As summer approaches, you may have started to notice a smell coming from your chimney. Humid, summer days combined with moisture is a good recipe for undesirable odors coming from your fireplace and chimney. This smell is probably not new for homeowners, but it does...
by Avery Soderman | May 15, 2014 | Common Masonry Repairs
Having the masonry of your chimney inspected is just as important as having the inside of the chimney inspected. Wells & Sons chimney sweeps are also expert masonry contractors, who are trained to spot dangerous masonry problems as well as those that could later...
by Avery Soderman | Mar 12, 2014 | Cleaning Creosote
If you use a fireplace, unfortunately there is no escape from creosote. Every time wood is burned in the fireplace, creosote builds up on the chimney liner. For this very purpose, it is recommended to have a fireplace and chimney inspected annually—preferably in the...