Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist CPR/First Aid Certified
10+ Years Program Operations Background
Private Pay · No Waitlists
One Point of Contact
Locally Owned · Todd, NC
I'm Martin Toth — a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist with a construction background, serving the NC High Country from Todd, NC. I handle handyman work, home maintenance, aging-in-place remodeling, and property caretaking, with 20+ years of construction experience behind every job — one local professional, one relationship, one phone call.
What I do: Handyman work and repairs. Home maintenance and seasonal services. Aging-in-place remodeling and modifications. Property watch and caretaking.
Who I serve: Homeowners, second-home and rental owners, and families across Watauga, Ashe, Avery, Alleghany, Mitchell, and Wilkes counties — including seasonal and out-of-area owners who need a local pro on the ground.
How it works: One local professional, one point of contact. For work outside my scope — electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, and permit-required exterior modifications — I coordinate with or refer to appropriately licensed contractors. Start with a free consultation.
Homeowners and their families, second-home and seasonal residents, short-term rental owners, property managers, and other professionals who need a reliable local builder with a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) credential. If you've landed here looking for someone to do this work in the NC High Country, we should talk.
Fixtures, carpentry, painting, and the small jobs that keep a home running — backed by 20+ years on the tools.
Learn more →Gutter cleaning, pressure washing, seasonal cleanup, and snow and ice removal, year-round.
Learn more →Bathroom conversions, stair and entry work, grab bars and ramps — with a CAPS-certified assessment built in.
Learn more →Regular home checks and a local point of contact for out-of-area families, seasonal residents, and rental owners.
Learn more → Certified Aging-in-Place SpecialistWhy HCSS
No franchises. No rotating staff. No call centers. One local professional who knows this region.
As a single-provider business, you work directly with Martin for every visit, every assessment, and every interaction. No rotating staff, no handoffs. HCSS reserves the right to use vetted backup providers for time-sensitive needs during scheduled time off or unforeseen circumstances. For work outside HCSS's scope — licensed trades and larger remodels — HCSS coordinates with or refers to appropriately licensed contractors.
10+ years program operations and 10+ years hands-on construction. Combining hands-on construction and program-operations experience in a single-operator aging-in-place business serving the NC High Country.
Existing relationships with DSS offices, hospital discharge planners, county agencies, and community organizations across all six counties.
No insurance authorizations. No eligibility requirements. No waitlists. You call, I schedule, I show up.
About Martin
Martin Toth has lived in Todd, NC for over ten years. An avid hiker, backpacker, and gardener with deep roots in the High Country — including rebuilding after Hurricane Helene in 2024 alongside his neighbors.
The idea for HCSS came from his front porch. When a neighbor lost her husband and found herself without a support network, she showed up at Martin's door. He helped her navigate what came next. She became his first client.
He spent over a decade building programs across 16 NC counties — coordinating, advocating, and showing up consistently for people who needed support. I live here. I work here. I'm not going anywhere.
Where I Serve
Six counties across Western NC — approximately one hour from Todd, NC.
Not sure if I serve your area? Call or text (828) 616-9333 — we'll figure it out together.
What Clients Are Saying
"Martin spent hours pulling up invasive ornamental grass that was crowding my front yard, then put down fresh soil, planted what I chose, and mulched. He's very knowledgeable about plants and where to plant them. Easy to work with — he listened to what I wanted and we worked out a plan together. I'd recommend him for his knowledge, skills, and friendly nature."
Google Review
"Reliable, compassionate, and professional. Truly cares about the people they serve. Highly recommend!"
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Recent Work
A few recent projects around the High Country — from stonework and hardscaping to seasonal cleanups.
Whole-Home Exterior Rebuild
From my remodeling portfolio — a storm-damaged home reframed from the studs and rebuilt with a standing-seam metal roof, new shake siding, gutters, and windows. Framing, roofing, and finish work, start to finish.
Full Bathroom Remodel
From my remodeling portfolio — a dated bathroom taken down to the studs and rebuilt from the ground up: new backer board and waterproofing, a fully tiled tub/shower surround, custom niche, new vanity, and modern fixtures.
Walk-In Shower Build
From my remodeling portfolio — a curbed walk-in shower built from the studs: framed, fully waterproofed with a Schluter Kerdi system, tiled floor-to-ceiling in marble-look porcelain with a mosaic floor and recessed niche, and finished with a black-framed glass enclosure and matte-black fixtures.
Stone Fire-Pit Patio
From a bare grass-and-gravel yard to a finished gathering space — hand-laid flagstone, a stacked-stone retaining wall with bench cap, and a stone fire pit, built from the ground up.
Hillside & Lawn Reclaim
An overgrown mountain slope cut back, cleaned up, and brought under control — driveway edges and all.
Planting Beds & Mulch Refresh
Fresh mulch, river-rock edging, and new plantings to clean up the front beds and driveway island.