After: Some quick resizing of the trim, a few coats of paint and suddenly this backyard outbuilding is the perfect in-law suite, snowball stand, or writer’s retreat.
Before: While the black on dark grey color scheme looked great, it had limited appeal and attracted heat in sun-scorched New Orleans. As tiny details go, an extra inch of horizontal trim extending past each side of the windows looked like an error.
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having owned and invested significant sweat equity in multiple derelict or seemingly hopeless properties over the last two decades, topher anton has a knack for coming up with novel solutions to just about any repair or renovation challenge. extra peace of mind for your project: he maintains liability and workman’s comp coverage as required of all home improvement applicants to the LA State Licensing Board for Contractors.
sometimes you want the fastest solution, sometimes the most permanent, and sometimes just one that is a little less expensive than what you’ve been quoted by others. topher will always present the costs, advantages and drawbacks of each remedy being considered, and let you decide which most closely fits your needs. because his rates are per project rather than hourly, once he accepts a project, he commits to spending as much time as is necessary to execute your vision to the best of his ability.
as for the type of projects he prefers, those which require a permit are outside his range. he will always be forthright about whether he has completed work similar to your request, and his level of confidence in his ability to execute your project to a high degree of quality. recent projects have included: painting, plastering, basic carpentry (from installing trim to building fences), home organizing, artwork installation, furniture assembly, home maintenance, deck and fence demolition, and property cleanout.
while no job is too small, his most quality work (and your best value) generally results when he is engaged for at least one to three full days. maximize your investment by listing all the small annoyances or inconvenience repairs you have been unable to find time for, and feel the joy, comfort and convenience return to home ownership as topher chips away at the tasks. a trusted keyholder to a majority of his clients, he delivers quality results and complete disclosure without the need for constant or direct supervision. you can feel free to attend to other more important tasks, relax for the day, or even schedule the work for completion while you are out of town.
After: Reluctance to paint over bare wood or strip paint from historic home surfaces gave way to excitement when black was approved as the updated topcoat color for the doors and transoms of this airbnb update. While the doors were painted black, the hardware was stripped to its original brassy patina.
Before: Thick white paint is ubiquitous on doors and trim in historic homes.
After: Good fences make good neighbors, and a 6′ tall privacy fence made this yard more secure and comfortable.
Before: Wind damage from Hurricane Ida was spotty and unpredictable. In this yard, separated from the neighboring house by just 3′, a 20 foot section of rotting fence and posts was blown over.
After: Correctly angled, positioned, attached and emptied gutters. inadequate prior repairs resulted in water intrusion behind the gutters and damage to fascia and siding
Before: A homeowners attempted DIY repair of a water leak using spray foam had exacerbated the problem, fostered mold growth, and contributed to clogging of the gutters.
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topher anton has been intermittently producing art and decor for public art calls and private collections for over two decades. a sampling of pieces available for acquisition is presented here, alongside a few favorites currently held in private collections.