Benchmark Custom Homes, Inc.

Benchmark Custom Homes, Inc. is a fantastic company to work with. My wife and I love Steve Frucht and his team. They built our 6,500 square foot home and it is our dream house. The small punch list type items to be completed were done expertly and beyond our expectation of what is 'normal' in this industry. Our friends had Benchmark build their home 19 years ago, and they had a great experience also. Since our home, our company has hired Benchmark to complete several other projects for us, and I've been very impressed. My father in law is an engineer who looked at several homes with us, and had no negative comments regarding Benchmark. If you're looking for cheap quality, then hire someone else. If you're looking for a quality job, then hire Steve. We intend on living here for a long time, but when we eventually downsize, Benchmark Custom Homes will be the only builder we will contact for our next home. We're in the facilities consulting business and cross paths with many contractors in several states, and it is with great pleasure and utmost confidence that we can recommend Benchmark for your future new home. With Steve's engineering background, you know you're getting a proven methodology of construction. They have not been over budget on any job that we have given them. The scope and expectations were met.

When I moved to Winston Salem, I didn’t know any of the builders in the area. I attend a local Parade of Homes and gathered a list of builders. After talking with my realtor, we narrowed the list down to three finalists. I met and interviewed each one and chose Steve Frucht at Benchmark Custom Homes because of his knowledge, time in the business and his sterling reputation. It was the best decision I ever made. We worked closely on the house plans to make sure it was exactly what our family wanted. From the minute we broke ground to the completion of our home, Steve always made sure I was fully informed. He responded to all of my phone, text or email questions in a timely manner. Steve’s calm demeanor complemented my Type A personality, making us a great team. The Benchmark supervisors were always respectful and made sure that my vision was being executed. If there were any questions or doubts, they knew to call me since I HATE surprises. Most of the subcontractors used by Benchmark were fine. Once they learned I was not a novice and had very specific wants and needs, picking out trim and fixtures was relatively easy. (I had issues with only one subcontractor and I believe it was a gender issue. He didn’t want to speak with me; he only wanted to talk to the supervisors.) My traditional house with the colorful, contemporary interior turned out great. If I were to build another house, Steve and Benchmark Custom Homes would be the first person I’d call.

We feel very fortunate that we chose Steve Frucht and his company, Benchmark Custom Homes, Inc., to build our home in 2013. During the building process, we worked with each of his foremen and all of his subcontractors. In addition, we had conversations with and visited several of his past home owners. Nobody has a bad word to say about Steve. On the contrary, both his previous clients and sub-contractors are all complimentary of Steve and his work. While the reasons cited are numerous, the common theme that runs through all of them is rather simple–Steve is easy to work with and his company does things the right way, the first time. All of his subs have been with him for years and they do quality work. We appreciate the fact that Steve stands behind his work and stays in touch with past homeowners. Our new custom home, which has a double-down grade to the back as well as one to the side, was a building challenge. It could have turned out ugly with a less experienced or less caring builder. Steve’s engineering background provided the expertise required to construct a beautiful and secure home. In addition, Steve was able to provide us with some unexpected benefits, such as more open space in our walkout basement by substituting a strategically placed steel beam in place of a couple of columns in a critical load-bearing area. Steve was available and worked with us throughout the entire building process, beginning with the initial design phase. He helped us down-size our original plan to fit our budget without seriously compromising our design priorities and goals. He informed and advised us of all building issues as they arose, and essentially delivered everything we wanted in our new home at a fair price. We are very satisfied Benchmark customers. John and Aggie Carroll

I purchased a home from Benchmark in 2002... I was so impressed with the craftsmanship of the house that I hired them for an addition... Once again... I was thrilled with the work... Was completed in a timely fashion and the work was top grade. They are highly responsive to any questions and concerns. I have found the experiences that I have had with Steve and Benchmark to be so exceptional that now that I am downsizing... I immediately turned to them to build my new home. Their professional integrity and pride of workmanship is such that I have absolute confidence in their performance. Steve Frucht ( Benchmark Custom Homes) loves his craft and it shows in everything he and his company does.