OAK PARKE

Gas Lamp Services

Maintenance | Repair | Retrofit to Electric/Solar | Refurbishment

**Also servicing other gas lamps in the Austin metro area.

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

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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.

🛠️ What I Offer

🆓 FREE Evaluation & Consultation

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 cases, 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.

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—I'm Curt Barbour, 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" 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 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 business and personal schedule. I get to my neighbor's lamp needs just as soon as I can on a first-come-first-serve basis. 👈

💼 Quick Plug (Because You Read This Far..) 😉

By trade, I run an investment real estate company: WonderLandBuyers.com. I help homeowners and landowners in Texas who are facing financial stress or life transitions or simply want a hassle-free, off-market cash sale. No fees. No commissions. No repairs. Just clear solutions, no stress, a determined close date, and a little peace of mind. If I can't accommodate buying the property, no worries - I’ll connect you with someone who can. My investor network is full of serious buyers ready to buy.

If you know someone in a tight spot with a home or parcel of land, put me in touch with them! I pay generous referrals for properties I purchase! ($2,500 min)

📞 Let’s Chat

Curt Barbour
Your Oak Parke 'Lampologist' and Off-Market Real Estate Solution Specialist: WonderLandBuyers.com
📱 512-750-5153

cbarbour1@outlook.com - for lamp service or fill-out Contact Form below

curt@wonderlandbuyers.com - for real estate needs

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