💡 About My Gas Lamp Repair Services

Within the Oak Parke Subdivision, Austin, TX (Behind Bowie High)

Hi, I’m Curt, your neighbor here in the Oak Parke neighborhood in Austin, TX.
I have specialized in keeping our neighborhood’s iconic gas lamps glowing since 2017. 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. Contact me, and let's discuss the options to restore your 30+yr. old gas lamp!

🛠️ What I Offer

🆓 FREE Evaluation & Consultation (within the Oak Parke subdivision)

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

🔧 Repair (Within Oak Parke)

"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 (within Oak Parke)

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, has cloudy glass, has a leaning post, and is 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 DIYer, I am happy to provide consulting/troubleshooting for you to tackle it yourself!