We build throughout the greater St. Louis area, including: Kirkwood, Des Peres, Webster Groves, Clayton, Crestwood, Glendale, Ladue, Frontenac, Sunset Hills, and Town & Country.

Yes—we also build throughout St. Louis County and into St. Charles County. If you are looking elsewhere, we are happy to evaluate other locations on a case-by-case basis.

The design phase typically takes 3–5 months, depending on the complexity of your home and how quickly decisions are made.

Absolutely. Cost monitoring and budget alignment are core strengths of Benchmark. We provide proactive suggestions and ongoing feedback to keep your project on track—without compromising quality or vision.

Yes, you can. We understand ideas evolve. However, late-stage changes may impact both the timeline and cost, so we will help you weigh options carefully and clearly communicate every step of the way.

You’ll receive weekly progress updates and be invited to Benchmark-led walkthroughs at key construction milestones. We believe in full transparency and collaboration throughout the process.

At closing, you will: Conduct a final walkthrough Approve any punch list items Receive your keys once final payment is completed It is the exciting ultimate step—your custom home, ready to move in!