Had an excellent experience with Tubular George! Technician Sean was friendly, knowledgeable, and offered great recommendations for improvements. He cleaned our fireplace, painted it, painted the chimney, and set us up with a log lighter and new grate. Will definitely be booking again next time we need a cleaning. Photo shows the fireplace area before we moved in on the top and after on the bottom. read more

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Provided professional and expert service in updating our two fireplaces. Provided timely advice in selecting electric inserts. Completed the job on time and on budget. Customer service was exemplary, especially that provided by Kimberly and Sean. Would highly recommend Tubular George for anyone looking to update or install a fireplace. read more

They did such a great job! Was having problems with my new dryer not drying clothes. I rent and wasn't sure what type of service cleaned vents, the HOA recommended Tubular George. The dryer was retaining moisture and we literally started using a laundromat. The service guys cleaned the vent from both ends, even going up into the crawl space. They were professional and did a great job! Should have called months ago. And Kimberly on the phone was very nice and worked with me on scheduling very professionally. read more

We hired George to install two solar tubes in our house. We called and within the same week were able to get the tubes installed. George was friendly and professional. He completed the install pretty quick and we are so satisfied! We installed the solar tubes in a bathroom that doesn't have any natural light and also a hallway with the same problem. I highly recommend this company. Affordable price and awesome product! My only recommendation would be for them to charge credit cards faster. We didn't received our charge until 2 weeks after the install. read more

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I have seven Solatubes for the house and garage. One of them leaked on one storm. I called, the owner came, relentlessly said these were out of warranty and asked me to pay more to fix the leaking issue. I objected, they smeared the roof with some stuff and left. The owner also claimed it was my roof that needed to be replaced instead of their work done on the Solatube. That's the only leak I have around the entire house! On this storm, I can see and hear water coming in again. I don't trust this company and would never recommend nor advise their products again. So disappointed read more

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They showed up today, as scheduled, to clean my second story dryer vent. I warned them when I booked the appointment that it was attic/outdoor access so it's not the easiest job. The lady actually checked with George to see if they would do it and called me back to book. So he shows up and was not friendly at all. Proceeds to tell me turn on my dryer. I'm thinking, ok, you know best. He proceeds to snake the dryer while it on and BROKE the spinning fan in the dryer. My husband said - it worked before you were here and his only response was he didn't do repair work on dryers. As if he didn't JUST break it! Before my husband could formally address him the guy just left! Didn't clean up his mess or address the damage. I will NEVER use them again and neither should you! read more

Great family company. Been a pleasure to do business with. Yearly chimney sweep and wood delivery all rolled into one.

George installed a new Regency fireplace in our home today. I was so impressed with his excellent service. He and an assistant arrived promptly, completed the instillation, and cleaned up afterwards. He took time to explain how to work the new remote and answered all my questions. I highly recommend Tubular George! You will not be disappointed. Our new fireplace is awesome! read more

Cleaned chimneys from below so no roof issues. Came back when i had issue with gas fireplace and was helpful, courteous and insightful. the issue was just air in line when not used often but was good of him to do a quick recheck....always friendly..and if you want to travel to Costa Rica...ask him as he has great insights/resources too. read more

We were looking to have a fireplace insert installed in our living room. After getting no satisfaction from two other businesses, we called Tubular George. Leslie was extremely helpful and listened to what we wanted, found an insert already in stock (something rare right now given supply chain issues), and within a couple of weeks we had an insert installed. It only took a couple of hours to put in and we're more than happy with the result. Everyone at this business was helpful and professional and we're more than satisfied. I'd recommend Tubular George without reservation. read more

We were referred Tubular George to add some solar tubes to our new house. The bedroom with only a tiny little window was dark and oppressive. Simon came to our house on short notice. He was on time and super friendly. He advise my wife and me on the different options we had. After the consolation and estimate we decided right there and then to have the work done. Simon was quick, efficient and did a marvelous job. The before and after pictures we took don't do the quality of work justice. It really is quite amazing how much more enjoyable our house is now. If you are on the central coast look no further that Tubular George read more

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Awesome, HONEST, local business. Simon was out to my place today and we were so impressed with his workmanship and assistance is getting our solar tube squared away. I only write these when businesses earn them and this place did. Solid! I highly recommend them. read more

Needed to get our chimney cleaned and couldn't be happier with Tubular George. Only took two days to get on their schedule. They called before arriving, really efficient at their work. And they were able to fix our jammed damper so no more hot air escaping from the house in the winter. Highly recommend them. read more

I had Tubular George install one of their new Solar Tube whole house fans. I love it. I went with the 4500 cfm model, since my house is 2,750 sqft. The fan is nearly silent when running, and I can not hear it in my bedroom. Leland did a very clean install. He also installed a Solar Tub at the same time. I really like dealing with Leslie in the front office. She made the whole purchase and installation go perfectly. read more

I'm a new SB resident and got George's info from my realtor. I am so very impressed with the entire operation...despite being slammed, Leslie proactively contacted me to schedule a prompt chimney clean, and George was right on top of it. With the summer months approaching, I inquired as to cooling options for my house, and was given a brochure for a whole house fan, which totally fit the bill. In less than a week, a quiet, Solartube 1500 unit was installed, up and running! I'm very impressed with George & Leslie, and can not recommend this company enough! read more

My wife and I already have central air in our home but our attic gets pretty hot in the summertime. Initially I had just been interested in the attic fan to keep it cool with all of our stored heirlooms, but George talked me into the whole house fan. I thought it was unnecessary because we have central air but wow was I wrong. The house fan uses less energy and utilizes the fresh cool air outside to cool the house down. We use it every night. It has been a great investment and one that we continuously say how happy we are that we decided to purchase it. When George and his son came by to install the house fan, I was shown the solatubes and again I thought I was being talked into something but again I was wrong. They are fabulous! They add natural light in the areas that are so dim and are just perfect. Additionally, we just had a gas fireplace insert installed and we couldn't be happier with everything. All of the products have been amazing but I would be remiss if I did not mention their customer service, specifically Leslie. Leslie is awesome. She's on top of everything and keeps you up to date with the process of everything. She's so friendly and cares about the customer. She's knowledgeable and if she doesn't know something, she's sure to find out and get back to you ASAP. This is an amazing local company that I love and I would love to continue to support. I'm now looking for more projects that I could use Tubular George for. read more

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Very professional. In and out in under 2 hours and the new fireplace insert looks and flames like real wood without the risk or mess. I highly recommend these guys. read more

These guys rock! George and Daniel handled our flue issue with breathtaking alacrity and skill. And Leslie , who runs their office and schedules appointments, is not only on top of the gig but is a delight to deal with. I could not recommend this business more highly. Best outfit in town if you need anything fireplace or chimney related- And they do tubular skylights to boot! I'd give 'em 10 stars if I could. read more

Not too happy w/consequences that showed up after install of a solar roof light & attic fan,,,I told the guy to be careful on the "cat-walk" up in my attic,, few days ,later I discovered he broke thru the ceiling of my hallway & installer did not say a word until I had to complain about it,,,Later I discovered my roof shingles were very heavily "worn out" or depleted,,,where-ever he had been working/walking,,,dont know what type of shoes he had on?,,,,but NOT happy about the obvious wear & tear on my roof...& the Solar tube was originally not properly installed,,& for the first couple weeks,,my house was infested w/flies(live in the country...cattle nearby),,,so overall,,,they just wanted to whip out another quick install(seemed to be in a rush,,,& showed late in the afternoon),,,nice enough guy(s),,,but the consequences/damage to my house,,,was & is infuriating,,,,cannot recommend ... read more

Punctual. Articulate. Capable. Reasonable. Professional. Helpful. Efficient. What more could you ask for? Highly recommend Tubular George. They cleaned my dryer vent duct work, and booster fan. They also installed a log set insert (gas fireplace). I plan on having them back to install two skylights. read more

Even though we haven't used our wood-burning fireplace often it had been a number of years since we had the chimney swept out. After reading numerous positive reviews on Yelp and on Nextdoor, I contacted Leslie to set up an appointment. She was very friendly but George was really booked initially but I'm glad I waited. He and Robert showed up yesterday and did an excellent job of cleaning out our dirty fireplace. I had wanted to convert it from wood to gas for some time and already had acquired some of the equipment needed to do so. George happened to have the rest of the equipment needed in his truck so I was able to tack on that project after the cleaning. He works REALLY fast and the price for the cleaning and gas conversion was very reasonable. They put tarps down and kept the area quite clean and vacuumed up every spec of ash before they left. I couldn't be happier and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. read more

Simon came out, gave me some options for a dark bathroom with no window. I decided to get the one with the fan. Simon also co-ordinated which day was best to come with the roofer, as I was getting a new roof. He did a great, professional job. I love the solatube, so much light. I would use Tubular George again. read more

Very friendly to deal with...but.... Whole house fan was barely cooling my house at all. Called back out to re assess and was told they would need to research and would get back to me. I heard nothing more... When I called out a contractor to look at the system and advise what to do...I was asked why the ducting was just left to lay on attic floor (creating a 90 degree angle over the fan) rather than suspended/elevated as per their website photos..??? NOT impressed... read more

Central coast gets chilly in the winter. Had a gas fireplace Insert installed last Nov2020. Looks beautiful - esp during the holidays...and works to heat the house well too. Very professional installation. Had an issue with the fireplace recently though - it wouldn't turn on. Tried to fix ourselves. Several YouTube videos later, we were able to turn it on again, but then it wouldn't turn off without shutting off the gas. This time called George. A $100 service call later (unit reset & cleaned) and the unit works fine again. read more

Amazing Service! Amazing Customer Service! Fast! and Professional! I would recommend Tubular George! read more

Exceeded our expectations. Simon was prompt, courteous, respectful of our home by making sure our furniture and flooring was protected, and patient in answering our many questions. In respect to the solar tubes, we were surprised just how dark our house was. What an amazing transformation. Now, we rarely turn on a light, a cost savings on our electric bill. In addition, the night lights provide a soft glow throughout the house at night. No more turning on lights to get to the bathroom or, tripping over the dog. Also, when I hear a noise during the night, the night lights provide enough illumination to see what's going on. Is installing solar tubes worth the expense? Absolutely. Would I recommend this company? You bet! The customer service and professionalism is unsurpassed. If you're considering solar tube installation, look no further. You're not going to find a better company to handle the job. read more

I was able to setup a chimney clean online. Customer service got back to me with date and time window. They were spot on with time window. They were very thorough with not only cleaning the inside of the pipe but all of the inside and outside of our wood burning stove. And NO DUST in house. They had a large vacuum that caught and filtered all of it. Nice. I'd definitely recommend them. Oh... and they installed a couple of tubes for us several years ago. No leaks ever. Dan got a kick out of my comment about the problem that we had after they first installed the tubes... We kept trying to turn off the hall light during the day time. But they weren't on! All of the light came from the tubes. :-) read more

Love Tubular George! Years of knowledge, always helpful!

Simon and George are professional, efficient, clean and are just all around good human beings. I have just equipped our second home with several Solatubes. These devices are a fantastic addition to any home. The new technology offers some cool options like turning your tube into a night light without electricity. The light is very "soft" but effective. These devices are essential to any north facing home because your house doesn't get the sun exposure as it would if it was facing south. Check them out I am certain you will be satisfied. read more

George Murdoch aka Tubular George always delivers quality chimney sweeping service with a smile. He knows just what to say and do to make someone's day all the while working away inside your home. He has repaired and cleaned several chimneys for my family and me over the years, and he always knows what to do without me needing to ask. I've known George over 30 years and he's always been this way. One of my most respected friends and business associates, George Murdoch is a great man. He's built a business and provides a service more than worthy of praise. I highly recommend him for your Solatube installation project and chimney sweeping services. read more

I would not advise using TG. Once again having another source come out to fix his mistakes. If you are wondering if it's the wood it most likely is not, it's the work from TG. read more

I was sorry and baffled to read the previous reviewer's one-star comments. George was great on our little two-tube project. Timely, clean, professional. He even came back later, at no charge, to install a different light filter that we ended up preferring. Next time we need another SolaTube we're calling him for sure, and we're also happy to tell our friends that we were happy with him. read more

We recently purchased a new home and had Tubular George add a solar tube in our very dark hallway. While he was at the house he noticed an even darker guest bathroom and suggested another tube. We can't be happier with both the work and his suggestion. Both spaces are so much more pleasant. read more

I called Tubular George on Monday and got an appointment for Wednesday. The gas logs were installed with cleaning the chimney and total instalation in under an hour. He and his son were very nice. They worked quickly and cleaned up after themselves. And it was cheaper than his competitor who had ignored me as I wandered around his showroom and appeared very disinterested in my business. Tubular George is awesome! read more

Our experience with this company was so upsetting that it has taken us over a year to write a review. George installed 3 tubes. A few days afterward it rained during the night. Our kitchen was completely flooded. It took several weeks and nearly $3,000 to replace the damaged ceiling and wood floor. We feel he was negligent and blasé about the situation. The solatubes seem to be of good quality, but that's the best we can say. read more

Tubular George (actually his son) did a chimney sweep on my home. He was on time, courteous, did great job cleaning the chimney with no mess in the house, and installed a proper spark arrested. My boyfriend, a contractor, climbed up on the roof afterwards and inspected it and said he did a good job securing it. I highly recommend this company. read more

We called Tubular George about a fireplace insert. We were considering another company and also online do-it-yourself logs. They were prompt, efficient, WAY cheaper than the other alternatives -- and they installed the logs immediately instead of making us wait for weeks to place an order. We're thrilled! read more

I've used this service for years and it was always great. This year I couldn't reach a person who could schedule an appointment after several attempts. Not sure if ownership has changed or there are other priorities now. read more