OAK PARKE & AUSTIN

Gas Lamp Repair

Maintenance | Repair | Retrofit to Electric/Solar | Refurbishment

**Also servicing other copper wall sconce lanterns in the Austin metro area.

If you found this site on your search for gas lantern repair & service in the Austin area, you are welcome to contact me to discuss service.

Oak Parke Gas Lamps

2 different lamp styles within the neighborhood

Copper Wall Sconce / Lanterns

Popular choice around Austin

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💡 About My Services

Hi, I’m Curt, your neighbor here in the Oak Parke neighborhood in SW Austin-78749.
I specialize in keeping our neighborhood’s iconic gas lamps glowing. Whether you're a fan of the old-school charm or not, the HOA requires them to be functional—and with no streetlights in our neighborhood, working lamps are a big deal for safety and curb appeal.

By Popular Demand: I also service and repair copper wall sconces in Austin and the surrounding areas.

For service outside of Oak Parke, please anticipate a modest service call fee.

🛠️ What I Offer

🆓 FREE Evaluation & Consultation (within Oak Parke)

No commitment. And certainly no pressure. Just helpful guidance and a price quote for a clear path forward.

🔧 Repair

"It just needs to work again."
I’ll troubleshoot and restore your gas lamp to working order. All repairs are quoted and approved before any work begins. I often reuse quality parts salvaged from neighbors who’ve retrofitted to electric or solar, saving you money.

✅ Leak checks
✅ Mantle and igniting issues
✅ Hardware swaps with new or spare parts

🧽 Maintenance

Keep it clean and burning bright.
Regular upkeep extends the life of your lamp and keeps it looking sharp.

Includes:

✅ Glass cleaning - (scrape & clean)

✅ Bug & dirt removal inside lamp

✅ Check for proper gas flow from ground to mantles

✅ Lamp head and post wipe-down

✅ Mantle replacement & igniting

💡 Retrofit

Looking to modernize? I do that too.

💡Electric Conversion : Upgrade to energy-efficient, low-voltage LED bulbs.

Did you know :

Burning gaslights cost $300 per year and 2000 lbs of CO2.
Incandescent Bulbs Cost = $30 Per Year.
LED Bulbs Cost= $3 Per Year

Parts Brochure from Charm-Lite

☀️Solar Conversion:

Does your lamp get full sun most/all of the day ?

Swap the gas head for a clean, green solar fixture.

Here is a listing of the lamp heads I would recommend:Click Here

Note: In both retrofit scenarios, the dedicated gas lines are safely shut off and capped.

🛠️ Refurbishment

"My lamp hasn’t worked in years and looks terrible."
You’re not alone. If your lamp is dirty, faded, glass cloudy, post leaning, and just an overall eyesore, this is a full overhaul to bring it back to life and restore curb appeal.

Think of it as:
🧼 Deep clean + 🔧 Repair + ✨ Aesthetic refresh

💸Pricing:

Pricing will vary with each lamp, as each lamppost has its own unique needs. Complimentary onsite assessment & consulting on your various options within the Oak Parke subdivision.

I’ll stop by, take a look, and give you an honest opinion of your options - and a price quote for good old-fashioned neighborly service. If you're a DIY'r, I am happy to provide consulting/troubleshooting for you to tackle it yourself !

512-750-5153
cbarbour1@outlook.com

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Here are illustrations of work performed :

👋 Who Am I?

Hey there, my name is Curt, your friendly neighborhood Oak Parke Lampologist. I’ve called Oak Parke home since 2013, and about eight years ago, I found myself in the same boat as many of you: staring at a dim - or worse, completely dead gas lamp in the front yard.

Naturally, I rolled up my sleeves and figured it out. I’ve always been a hands-on, "Mr. Fix-It"..."McGyver" kind of guy, and once I got into the nitty-gritty of how these lamps work, it wasn’t long before I realized, “If my lamp needed love, so does my neighbor’s.”

I put the word out—and the word spread.

Back then, I was between careers, and helping neighbors with their lamps became something of a calling. Since then, I’ve repaired, refurbished, retrofitted, and resurrected countless lamps around the neighborhood. Odds are, I’ve worked on your next-door neighbor’s. If we haven’t met, just ask around for a personal reference.

🛠️ What I Bring to the Table

There is nothing I haven’t seen when it comes to these lamps:

I’m not a licensed plumber—but trust me, plumbers aren't lamp-savvy. They’ll charge you top dollar to figure it out as they go. I already know the quirks of these lamp posts, can source the parts, and charge far less for the work.

My goal? Help out when I can, charge fairly, and keep our streets lit!

I also love showing other handy homeowners how to maintain their own lamps. If you’re the DIY type, I’m happy to pass along the knowledge.

👉 Please Note: My service availability will differ based on my main personal business and schedule. I get to my neighbor's lamp needs just as soon as I can on a first-come-first-serve basis. 👈 (please fill-out the contact form.)

📞 Let’s Chat

Curt Barbour
Your Oak Parke 'Lampologist'
📱 512-750-5153

cbarbour1@outlook.com - for lamp service or fill-out Contact Form via the link below, please.

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