Chimneys swept the old school way, stoves fitted and fixed, and cowls put on, by Zachary from Hassocks.
All your fireplace and chimney needs, from laying the hearth to fitting a cowl and anything in between. We do everything at Zachary Sweeps.
- 25+ years experience
- 4.9 from 30 Google reviews
- Hassocks based, open 7 days
- 25+ years experience
- 4.9 on Google from 30 reviews
- 100% recommend on Facebook
- Open 7 days, 8am-8pm
What I do
Everything your fireplace and chimney needs
Open fire or wood burner, I sweep it, fix what's wrong and fit what's missing. If it's to do with the fireplace or the chimney, give me a call.
Chimney sweeping
Open fires and wood burners swept properly, with the brush taken round the awkward bends the old school way.
Stove installations
New wood burners put in, existing stoves moved forward, and stoves fitted in outbuildings and garden offices.
Stove repairs
Door glass, rope seals, baffle plates, fire bricks and door handles replaced or adjusted, on makes like the Morso 04 and the Mi-Fires Tinder Box.
Cowls fitted
Cowls put on your chimney pots, done from the top of the stack.
Hearths and open fires
Hearths laid, open fires fitted, and old fireplaces found again behind the plaster and opened back up.
Fires that won't draw
Down-draught and wood burners that just won't get going, tracked down and sorted. One open fire had been down-drafting for eight years.
Birds' nests and bird rescues
Nests cleared out of the chimney, and the odd bird rescue job too.
Stacks and roof work
Roof work and chimney stack jobs, including taking the old plaster off a stack.
Wood burners
Wood burner won't light, won't draw, or the glass has gone black?
Glass, rope seals, baffle plates, fire bricks or down-draught: I find what's stopping it and put it right, then show you how to get the best out of it.
“This lady couldn't get her wood burner working for two years. Took me two minutes to get it going.”
“We've been using our log burner for the 1st time without success until Zachary helped figure out the problem and fix it too. Amazing service!”
- Door glass and rope seals replaced
- Baffle plates and fire bricks put back right
- Down-draught tracked down
- Help getting a new stove going for the first time
On YouTube
Nearly 700 videos of the old school way
I film the jobs and share what I know: getting a brush round a bend, swapping stove glass, why your logs are going so fast. Over 1,700 people follow along. Have a look before I come out, and you'll know exactly how I work.
- VideoOLD SCHOOL WAY TO GET A CHIMNEY BRUSH ROUND A 90 DEGREE BEND.Zachary Sweeps
- VideoHOW TO REPLACE THE GLASS ON A WOOD BURNING STOVE DOOR.Zachary Sweeps
- VideoHOW TO CLEAN THE TAR ON THE GLASS ON YOUR WOOD BURNER. OLD SCHOOL WAY.Zachary Sweeps
- VideoWHY AM I GOING THROUGH SO MANY LOGS AND HOW TO STOP ITZachary Sweeps
- VideoHOW TO GET AN OPEN FIRE TO STOP DOWN DRAFTING AFTER EIGHT YEARS.Zachary Sweeps
- VideoHOW TO REMOVE A BIRDS NEST OUT OF A CHIMNEY.Zachary Sweeps
- VideoTHE BEST WAY OF LIGHTING YOUR WOOD BURNER, IS YOUR WAY. YOU ARE THE MASTER.Zachary Sweeps
- VideoCHIMNEY FIRE. DON'T LEAVE THEM TOO LONG.Zachary Sweeps
Out on the job
Up on the stacks, out at the house
Pots, cowls and brickwork from the top of the stack, and the van parked up on the drive.
About
Zachary, chimney specialist
I'm a chimney sweep based in Hassocks and Ardingly, working across the surrounding areas, with more than 25 years experience behind me.
Open fires, wood burners, cowls, hearths and stacks: we do everything at Zachary Sweeps. I'll explain what I've found and what to do about it, and leave everything clean and tidy.
“Zachary has been sweeping my chimney for over 15years he has always been extremely helpful polite and very clean and tidy. His knowledge about his trade is exceptional which has been extremely useful when changing from an open fire to a log burning stove and helping me solve what the issue was with damp patches on a chimney breast wall. I would highly recommend Zachary to anyone not only for chimney sweeping but other chimney work as well.”
Reviews
What customers say
4.9
from 30 Google reviews
100%
recommend on Facebook (19 reviews)
“Zachary visited our new home and sorted out our chimneys for us today. Super professional with extensive knowledge. We’ll 100% be contacting again for further work when needed and would absolutely recommend. Zachary Sweeps is the perfect option for all your chimney needs! Thank you for all your help today and for putting up with our sleepy puppy!”
Shannon FayGoogle, June 2026 “Excellent service from start to finish. Brilliant job again and left everything clean and tidy. Very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything clearly. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a professional and friendly service. We will definitely be using them again.”
Stephen McteggartGoogle, June 2026 “I have used Zachary Sweeps twice in short succession due to a recent house move.. All I can say, is that Zachary possesses extensive knowledge, professionalism, and is very personable and friendly! I highly recommend as I will not be using anybody else from here on in!! Very tidy and a pleasure to always see someone who is so passionate about their job 👏🏼”
Ryan SterlingGoogle, December 2025 “Really happy with how quick and easy it was to get our chimney swept. Zachary was a pleasure to talk to and was highly knowledgeable. We've been using our log burner for the 1st time without success until Zachary helped figure out the problem and fix it too. Amazing service!”
Matt GoddardGoogle, December 2021
Where I work
Hassocks, Ardingly and the surrounding areas
Based in Hassocks and Ardingly and working the surrounding areas of Sussex, including Haywards Heath. Not sure if you're covered? Ask, it's a quick call.
- Hassocks
- Ardingly
- Haywards Heath
Contact
Call or message me
Tell me whether it's an open fire or a wood burner and where you are, and I'll sort a time.
- Call or text07714 928268
- WhatsAppMessage me on WhatsApp
- Emailzakdog_13@hotmail.com
- Opening hoursMon-Sun 8am-8pm