Is your fireplace not lighting, not heating, or just not safe to use? Tubular George provides expert gas and wood-burning fireplace repair across Santa Barbara County. CSIA-certified and serving local homes since 1980, we diagnose the problem, explain your options, and fix it right.
Fireplace Problems We Fix
Won’t Light
Pilot, igniter, thermocouple, or gas-valve problems.
No Heat or Noise
Weak flame, a failed blower, or a unit that won’t stay on.
Glass, Soot & Smoke
Cracked glass, worn gaskets, soot, odor, or smoke entering the room.
Gas & Wood-Burning Repair
From gas inserts and log sets to traditional wood-burning fireplaces, our technicians carry the experience and parts to handle most repairs efficiently. We also service units we did not install. For wood-burning systems, we’ll recommend a chimney sweep and inspection when needed.
Fireplace acting up? Don’t risk it.
CSIA-certified repairs with clear, written pricing — often same week in peak season.
Our Repair Process
- Schedule a convenient appointment, often same week in peak season.
- Diagnose the issue and explain it in plain language.
- Quote the repair with clear, written pricing — no surprises.
- Repair and test to confirm safe, reliable operation.
Areas We Serve
We provide gas and wood-burning fireplace repair throughout Santa Barbara County — including Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, Hope Ranch, and Isla Vista. Same-week appointments are often available in peak season.
Frequently Asked Questions
My gas fireplace won’t turn on — can you help?
Yes. A pilot, igniter, thermocouple, valve, or receiver is often the cause. We’ll diagnose it and quote the fix before any work begins.
Do you repair fireplaces you didn’t install?
Absolutely. We service most major brands of gas and wood-burning fireplaces and inserts across Santa Barbara County.
How much does a fireplace repair cost?
It depends on the part and the fireplace. We find the cause first and give you a written price before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
Is it safe to use my fireplace if something seems wrong?
If you smell gas, don’t use it: turn it off, leave the house and call your gas company. If the glass is cracked, soot is building up or the flame looks wrong, wait until it’s checked. Those can be signs the fireplace isn’t burning or venting the way it should.
Do you also sweep and inspect chimneys?
Yes. Our CSIA-certified sweeps clean and inspect wood-burning chimneys and install chimney caps. See chimney sweep and cleaning in Santa Barbara.
Need your fireplace fixed?
Fast, friendly, CSIA-certified service across Santa Barbara County.