by Avery Soderman | Sep 22, 2014 | Chimney Cracks
A chimney’s prime function is to divert smoke up and out of your home; however, if the inside or outside walls crack, this could cause it to work incorrectly. If cracks are noticed by you or a professional during regular inspections, chimney repair is necessary...
by Avery Soderman | Sep 8, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
If you own and use regularly a fireplace or gas appliance, it is very important to have regular chimney cleanings. This is essential when using a chimney as cleaning it regularly prevents it from becoming blocked, which can create a hazard in your home. What’s...
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...
