--- title: "Benchmark Home Improvements — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/benchmark-home-improvements-pfvwus-pf~1988853752 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1988853752.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Benchmark Home Improvements" category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7083303402715b99_3603-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "103 Kent Place, Newmarket, New Hampshire 03857, United States" latitude: 43.0726 longitude: -70.9553 phone: "(603) 262-1147" website: http://benchmarkhomeimprovements.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 40 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 64 last_updated: 2026-09-25 --- # Benchmark Home Improvements Original Houzz profile: [Benchmark Home Improvements](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/benchmark-home-improvements-pfvwus-pf~1988853752) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** Newmarket, NH - **Serves:** Derry, Dover, Salem, Merrimack, Portsmouth, Hampton, Exeter, Amherst, Newmarket, Seabrook, Plaistow, Stratham, Epping, Stratham Station, Kingston, Rye, Newton, North Hampton, Brentwood, Greenland, Andover, Hampton Beach, Hampton Falls, East Kingston, Newfields, Kensington, Salisbury, South Hampton, Seabrook Beach, Amesbury, East Derry, Kittery, Rye Beach, Seacoast, Southern Maine - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (40 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2015–2024), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 25 years in business Benchmark Home Improvements is a family-run kitchen and bath remodeler based in Newmarket, New Hampshire. Lee Veader Sr. started the company in 2001, and 25 years later the same family still runs every project. Lee Sr. designs each kitchen and bath and visits every home himself before the work begins. Meoghan Veader co-owns the business and is the voice most homeowners hear first. Ian Veader leads field production on site, and Lee Veader Jr. runs operations behind the scenes. We handle the whole project under one roof. You work with our own design team to choose your layout and materials, we source everything, and our crews build it from demo to the final walkthrough. One company, one fixed price, one point of contact the whole way through. That approach has earned Best of Houzz nine years running, the BBB Torch Award for Ethics (winner in 2018, finalist in 2023, now a judge), and an A+ BBB rating. We are a veteran-owned and woman-owned business, and we are EPA Lead-Safe certified for the older homes that fill the Seacoast. We design and build kitchens and baths across Newmarket, Exeter, Portsmouth, Stratham, Hampton, Dover, Durham, and the surrounding Seacoast towns. If you are planning a remodel, we would love to talk. ### Services Provided - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Built-ins - Cabinet Installation - Custom Pantries - Custom Entertainment Centers - Closet Design - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Bathroom Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Quartz Countertops - Tile Installation ### Areas Served - Derry - Dover - Salem - Merrimack - Portsmouth - Hampton - Exeter - Amherst - Newmarket - Seabrook - Plaistow - Stratham - Epping - Stratham Station - Kingston - Rye - Newton - North Hampton - Brentwood - Greenland - Andover - Hampton Beach - Hampton Falls - East Kingston - Newfields - Kensington - Salisbury - South Hampton - Seabrook Beach - Amesbury - East Derry - Kittery - Rye Beach - Seacoast - Southern Maine ### Typical Job Cost $45,000 - $115,000 $45,000 - $115,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Benchmark Home Improvements | | Address | 103 Kent Place, Newmarket, New Hampshire 03857, United States | | Phone | (603) 262-1147 | | Website | http://benchmarkhomeimprovements.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 64 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Benchmark-Home-Improvements/149930985215836 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/FactoryDirectNH - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=90543414&trk=nav\_responsive\_tab\_profile\_pic - Blog — https://benchmarkhomeimprovements.com/ ## Offers (DEMO) OFFERS _(DEMO) DISCLAIMER_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Benchmark Home Improvements](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/benchmark-home-improvements-pfvwus-pf~1988853752) - **Website:** http://benchmarkhomeimprovements.com/ - **Phone:** (603) 262-1147 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 5-Star Contractor with Home Advisor - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2015–2024), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 40 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Laura Rivers, July 2023** > I can’t say enough about my experience with Benchmark Home Improvements! > Lee and his son Ian were consummate professionals, exhibiting excellent communication and patience with us throughout the process of our stressful kitchen remodel. The timeline they gave us was “spot-on” and they were at our home every day until the job was completed perfectly and on schedule. They cleaned up thoroughly at the end of each day and pleasantly accommodated my two very curious dogs through the duration of our remodel. When I second guessed my choice of flooring, Lee and his wife went above and beyond on their own time to pick out some samples and set them aside at the store for me to look at. I went with one of their choices and I am so happy that I did as it looks amazing! > This is truly a “family business” in the old-fashioned sense of the term, and that is hard to come by these days. They genuinely care about their craftsmanship and their clients, and they have a business based on integrity. > I have to make special mention of Lee’s son, Ian, as he is mature beyond his years with skills to match it. I was beyond impressed with his expertise, execution and reliability. This young man exhibited a sense of principle and pride in his craft and was a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — David Lamprey, Nov. 2022** > We had our Condo kitchen remodeled with Benchmark, for many reasons it was the best decision we could have made. Lee's vision for our kitchen was spot on and the kitchen is now the marvel of our condo community. Lee and Ian were clean and conscientious, many follow-ups to insure we were satisfied. The plumbers and electricians Lee utilized for the job were also great. Once started the progress went fast and furious, impressed with the timing in which the overhaul could be done. I would recommend this group for any re-model you would like to take on. Thanks Lee and Benchmark! Dave and Kay L. **★★★★★ — HU-403065346, Nov. 2022** > The best decision we made in our kitchen remodeling project was hiring Benchmark Home Improvements. First off, the guys were clean, courteous & easy to work with day-to-day. They took into account our needs and suggestions while delivering top-notch attention to detail. Most importantly, they got the job done in a very timely manner while ensuring the work was done right. I can't say enough good things about this team and would recommend them to anyone looking to complete a kitchen remodel - big or small. Thanks, Lee & Team! **★★★★★ — jkwinters4, May 2022** > Lee was awesome! My wife and I wanted to remodel our kitchen and only had a vision of what we wanted. During our initial meeting with Lee he understood what we wanted and found the perfect cabinets for us. He was very engaging throughout the whole process and always quick to respond. We couldn’t be happier with our cabinets and the whole experience. We would highly recommend Benchmark, and Lee, for anyone looking for new cabinets. **★★★★★ — HU-811674263, Dec. 2021** > My wife and I just bought our first house and wanted to get off to a good start by updating the kitchen. We are incredibly happy with how the work came out. Benchmark was able to take our ideas and make them into a reality. Goodbye cheap 80's kitchen, hello fine rustic look. Our bathroom vanities were also given a much needed facelift. > > Lee was communicative and made the whole process simple for us. Even with Covid supply chain woes he was adaptive and able to have the job complete for our move in day regardless. The work came out beautiful and we are so happy we went with Benchmark. Highly recommended! **★★★★★ — Vikki Lessard, Oct. 2021** > Lee made the kitchen portion of my new home stress-free and amazingly priced! The cabinets arrived on time, were in great condition, with comprehensive instructions, and are a fantastic sight when you enter the home! There were even additional items included to make the installation process seamless. I highly recommend Benchmark to everyone that is in need of a kitchen that they will love forever!! **★★★★★ — Nancy Emero, June 2020** > We were sent to Benchmark after he did a kitchen for our Son who is a carpenter and my husband is a G.C. **★★★★★ — Joshua Thom, June 2020** > We chose Benchmark Home Improvements for our cabinet remodel and couldn't be happier that we did! Lee took the time to invest in our vision, and presented us with options for just about every aspect of a cabinet remodel you could think of. He offered guidance toward achieving our vision but ultimately always left it up to us to make the decision. Feeling involved in the design went a long way toward helping us feel confident in moving forward with the project. > > When it came time to begin, Lee and Ian were extremely professional with regard to respecting everything going on with COVID19, which we were very appreciative of. Lee kept us in the loop with everything that was happening as the project moved along, and while the prospect of redoing your cabinets feels like a big decision to make, the final product that Lee and Ian presented us speaks for itself. Our expectations were high, but our new cabinets are truly stunning; better than we could have imagined. It changes the whole feel of our home! To say it was worth it would be an understatement. > > We can't recommend Benchmark enough. The experience and result were everything we hoped for. Thanks guys! **★★★★★ — Beth Towle, Dec. 2019** > I highly recommend Benchmark Home Improvements! They were very professional, gave us ideas that we never thought of, and Designed a kitchen that worked for our family! The process was very quick and enjoyable! They were always available during the whole process! **★★★★★ — Heather Kelly, Nov. 2019** > "Lee Veader and his team at Benchmark Home Improvements exceeded our expectations! After interviewing some contractors for the job we knew fairly quickly that we could have a great trust worthy relationship with Lee and his team. Then they arrived for the job. From start to finish the crew was fantastic, reliable, clean, friendly and professional. The quality of the product & workmanship was outstanding and speaks for itself! Five Star home improvement company that we would highly recommend!" > Heather and Ed Kelly **★★★★★ — Brian McGinty, July 2019** > We purchased a home with plans of renovating the kitchen. We couldn't come up with a good layout until Lee came in and saved the day. The team at Benchmark was great to work with. Lee was responsive and accommodating with great ideas and suggestions. He put together an amazing design, and included little extras to make our kitchen amazing. We were able to schedule the install quickly and the guys were skilled, friendly and considerate. The kitchen was done in a week and looks amazing. 5 stars for Benchmark, thank you. **Comment from Benchmark Home Improvements:** > Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time out of your day to write us a positive review. We really enjoyed designing your kitchen and enjoyed the final results of the install even more! Your kitchen looks amazing and I'm glad that you're happy with our workmanship. Please keep us in mind if you have any future home-improvement projects. > https://benchmarkhomeimprovements.com/seacoast-buy-wholesale-kitchen-cabinets/ **★★★★★ — Paige Curtis, April 2019** > Benchmark renovated not one, but two, kitchens in my house. Lee was easy to work with, reliable, organized and I really appreciated his design suggestions and ability to work within my budget. As problems arose, which kitchens that are being renovated always have, Benchmark was able to help us find a solution that was agreeable to all. The end result yielded kitchens I am thrilled to cook in and cupboards that are well-built and will last for years! Thank you, Benchmark! **Comment from Benchmark Home Improvements:** > I'm so glad that you're happy with both of your New Kitchens. It was fun putting together the design work for both kitchens. In the main kitchen we used a small unused space to turn into a main attraction with glass fronts and wine cubbies. Perfect for entertaining. Tying that in with the rest of your white kitchen and your Beautiful gray Island really gives the wow factor. For the In-law kitchen we had the chance to install our new white raised panel style with the curved door profile. On the left side of the enclosed refrigerator we built a custom floor to ceiling, 12 inch deep pantry. This allows plenty of storage space and looks amazing. Thank you for taking the time to give us a positive review. Your before and after pictures have already helped two of my clients make final decisions on their dream kitchen. It was a real pleasure working with the both of you. Your Mom is a gem and always so kind to me and my installers. Enjoy your new kitchen! -Thank you. ## Selected projects - [Newmarket New Hampshire Kitchen Cabinet Installer and Cabinet Refacing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newmarket-new-hampshire-kitchen-cabinet-installer-and-cabinet-refacing-pj-vj~7270954) - Location: Newmarket, NH - Photos: 9 - [Cabinet Installation-Local Professionals](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cabinet-installation-local-professionals-pj-vj~7081331) - Location: Newmarket, NH - Photos: 20 - [Virtual Kitchen Designer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/virtual-kitchen-designer-pj-vj~6133195) - Location: Exeter, NH - Photos: 32 - [Best Kitchen designer Exeter, NH. 03833](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/best-kitchen-designer-exeter-nh-03833-pj-vj~6100362) - Location: Exeter, NH - Photos: 7 - [Grey Cabinets in 2020](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grey-cabinets-in-2020-pj-vj~5999172) - Location: Exeter, NH - Photos: 5 - Description: Will GREY cabinets go out of style? Everyone is looking to make their kitchen a statement, as it is the heart of the home. More and more homeowners are opting out of the popular all-white styles to try out the new grey painted kitchen cabinets. Since everyone eagerly jumped on the grey bandwagon, the new look of grey stained cabinets is now on the rise for 2020. Homeowners that say the simple plain grey painted color is a little boring are excited to see the recently introduced new look…Stained… - [Choose between ordering RTA or Pre-Assembled Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/choose-between-ordering-rta-or-pre-assembled-cabinets-pj-vj~2374247) - Location: Exeter, NH - Photos: 31 - Description: Buying Wholesale Cabinets for Investors, Contractors, Builders and much more. Our family, locally-owned and operated company has formed strong relationships with American Industry’s Top Quality Manufacturers, allowing us the opportunity to provide our customers the Best Home Improvement products at Factory Direct Pricing! - [Hampton Falls, NH. 03844](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hampton-falls-nh-03844-pj-vj~363361) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Hudson, NH. 03051](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hudson-nh-03051-pj-vj~363353) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Gilmanton, NH. 03837](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gilmanton-nh-03837-pj-vj~363317) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/benchmark-home-improvements-pfvwus-pf~1988853752) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-25.*