Tubular George
As a youth, George cut and sold firewood in Goleta with his brother. Realizing how chimneys sweeping was an important part of safe wood burning, he and his wife Katrina started Clean Sweep Chimney Services in 1980 to help keep Santa Barbara burning safely by providing Chimney sweeping services, repairs and accessories. The company has since expanded its product lines and services to include a complete line of Gas Products, from Gas Logs to High efficiency Gas Inserts and is now integrated into Tubular George Co.
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George discovered SOLATUBE Tubular Skylights in 1993. Using the sun to brighten homes naturally was a brilliant idea —pun intended— and he became one of their very first US dealers. Tubular George Co. has since brightened over 38,000 homes on the Central Coast.
The nickname “Tubular George” came both from George being a surfer, and the fact that he was installing Tube Lights and cleaning chimney “tubes”.
In time, George’s three sons—Daniel, Alex and Simon— got involved in the business and expanded it in to San Luis Obispo County. Alex now runs a medical practice in Santa Barbara, while Daniel and Simon are still an integral part of Tubular George co.
We are most grateful for our loyal customers over the last 35+ years and love bringing both warmth and light into their lives.
Brightest Wishes… and Sweep’s Luck!
George Murdoch, aka “Tubular George”
Exceptional Customer Service
Your home. It’s not just where you live, it’s where you make a life. Where you want to feel great every day. Where you want to be comfortable, safe and inspired. It’s a place that reflects your personality and your values. A place where you want the best for yourself, your family and even the environment.
Your desire for a home that looks and feels fantastic inspires our technology and powers our innovation. We strive to create indoor environments where homeowners like you feel happier. Healthier. More productive. A place that brings out the best in you.
So we’ve set out to bring beautiful natural light and fresh air into homes around the world. And we do it through innovative daylighting and ventilation products. Eco-friendly solutions that create comfort, beauty and value for your home. Just as important as what we deliver is how we deliver it. We’re dedicated to providing unmatched design expertise and certified installation services to make the process easy, fast and comfortable. And we do so through trusted teams that continually raise the bar for service.
We do all this because it’s your home. And you should love living in it.
Solatube History
Solatube’s history started 30 years ago in Australia when the CEO helped invent the first ever tubular skylight. They named their invention Solatube Daylighting System. This invention started a revolution in the tubular skylight industry. This high-tech, leak-proof skylight, was the catalyst that transformed the world of daylighting. This modern skylight was a hit with homeowners because it was a third of the price of a traditional skylight with twice as much natural light. Plus, it didn’t leak. Soon after manufacturing began, Premier Dealers were trained and certified to install the Solatube Tubular Skylights in to homes.
Our Certified Installation Consultants are daylighting and ventilation experts who are factory-trained and certified on all Solatube products. We offer free in-home consultations, individualized appointment times, and same-day installation services. To learn more about Solatube International, click here.
Unbelievable Products, Incredible Service
There is a reason why home owners call us when it comes to adding natural light and fresh air into their homes, it’s because of our unbelievable products, and incredible service.
Our store is licensed and insured, which means experience is backed by high levels of training and continued education.
When you call us, you are getting experts who have been trained to meet Solatube International’s certified installation procedures. Being licensed and insured is just a tangible sign of the skill and insight we bring to your home. We strive to give our customers peace of mind by sending the best installers to your home.