Handyman work, home maintenance, and remodeling across the NC High Country — backed by 20+ years of construction experience and a CAPS-certified eye for aging-in-place. From small repairs to bathroom conversions and accessibility modifications, I handle the work on your home myself. For licensed trades and larger projects (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, structural), I coordinate with or refer you to appropriately licensed contractors.
What I Offer
Service 1
The small jobs that make a big difference — and the ones most contractors won't take. I bring 20+ years of construction experience and a fully equipped truck and trailer to repairs, fixtures, carpentry, painting, and the odd jobs that pile up around a home. For licensed trade work (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing) and larger remodel projects, I'll refer you to licensed contractors or coordinate with them on your behalf.
HCSS handyman work is limited to projects under $40,000 in keeping with NC general contractor licensing requirements. HCSS does not perform plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing replacement, large tree removal, or pesticide application — for those, I will refer you to appropriate licensed contractors.
Service 2
Keeping a High Country property in good shape is a year-round job — and the mountain seasons are hard on a home. I handle the recurring outdoor and seasonal upkeep so your property stays maintained without you having to chase down a different crew for every task.
HCSS does not perform large tree removal, pesticide application, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or roofing replacement — for those, I will refer you to appropriate licensed contractors.
Service 3
Bathroom conversions, stairway and entry work, and the accessibility modifications that let people stay in their homes longer — done by the same person who plans them. Most modification work starts with a home assessment (see below), then I install the recommended work myself.
HCSS handles modification projects under $40,000 in keeping with NC general contractor licensing thresholds. For electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural work, and larger remodels, HCSS refers clients to appropriately licensed contractors.
Service 4
A non-invasive, CAPS-certified visual walk-through of the home — interior and exterior — identifying observable accessibility barriers and opportunities to make the home safer and easier to live in. You get a written report of recommendations you can act on however you like. Available as a standalone service, or as the first step toward modification work.
HCSS home assessments are not home inspections as defined under NC General Statutes Chapter 143, Article 9F. HCSS does not evaluate the condition, code-compliance, or functional integrity of any building system, including heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, structural, foundation, roof, or masonry. Clients requiring evaluation of building systems must engage a licensed North Carolina Home Inspector or appropriate licensed contractor.
Also Available
Service 5
Local boots on the ground for owners who can't be here. I make scheduled visits to your High Country property, walk the interior and exterior, send you a photo report after each visit, and flag anything that needs attention. For second homes, seasonal residences, and short-term rental properties, I also handle the physical, task-based work that keeps a property guest-ready and well-maintained between stays.
HCSS Property Watch is a property monitoring and physical caretaking service, not a security service or a property management brokerage. HCSS does not advertise or list properties, set rental rates, handle bookings, communicate with guests as the owner's agent, screen tenants, or collect rent. HCSS does not provide alarm response, emergency repairs, or 24/7 monitoring. In the event of significant damage or active emergencies, the owner is contacted to coordinate appropriate licensed contractors or emergency services.
Who this serves
Service 6
Already moved into your High Country home and planning for the long term? HCSS provides a CAPS-certified aging-in-place planning visit to identify modifications and adaptations that will help you stay independently in your new home as your needs change over time.
This service is for homeowners after closing — it is not a home inspection, is not a building condition evaluation, and is not intended to inform a purchase decision. For pre-purchase building inspection, please hire a licensed North Carolina Home Inspector. For evaluation of structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roof, or foundation systems, please consult appropriate licensed contractors. HCSS aging-in-place planning visits are not home inspections as defined under NC General Statutes Chapter 143, Article 9F.
HCSS handles handyman, maintenance, and remodeling projects under $40,000, in keeping with NC general contractor licensing thresholds. For electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing replacement, structural work, and larger remodels, HCSS refers clients to appropriately licensed contractors. HCSS is not a licensed general contractor or home inspector.
On the aging-in-place side, HCSS provides home modifications only — not hands-on personal care, home health, or caregiving. If those services are needed, HCSS is happy to help connect you with licensed home care agencies in the area.