--- title: "Benchmark Builders, LLC" description: "Its website says Benchmark Builders, LLC was founded in 1987 by Wilton native Andrew Payne to offer general contracting services to southern Fairfield Coun" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Benchmark Builders, LLC **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 70 Belden Hill Rd, Wilton, CT 06897 · **Phone:** (203) 984-1775 · **Website:** http://www.remodelct.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 18 reviews across 6 sources. 94% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Its website says Benchmark Builders, LLC was founded in 1987 by Wilton native Andrew Payne to offer general contracting services to southern Fairfield County, Connecticut. The site names New Canaan, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Ridgefield and Norwalk as its service area. On Google it holds 4.9 stars from 44 ratings. A 2024 customer who hired Andy Payne for an en-suite bathroom project said he kept them updated on timing, subcontractor attendance and expectations. A 2023 customer said Andy anticipated potential issues on a bathroom renovation in an old house and that the project was completed on time. A 2024 customer described gutting a 100-year-old kitchen down to the studs and redesigning it with Andy, and said he explained the line items. A 2023 customer said they worked with Andy to renovate a second floor with a new master suite, three new bathrooms, lighting and floors, plus a basement. A 2025 customer said Andy and the team found the root cause of a water-damaged wall in their garage and repaired the damage. A 2025 customer who hired the company to repair failing siding said Andy also addressed smaller issues outside the original scope, such as the framing around a chimney. A 2023 customer said Andrew replaced an egress basement door and door frame, arrived on time and kept the work area clean. A 2023 customer said Andy built their deck. A 2024 customer said they paid over $400 for a design consultation that lasted maybe 40 minutes and was pretty much an estimate, and called the prices "out of this world." Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0565131, as active, held by Benchmark Builders LLC. **Strengths:** - Bathroom renovations — a 2023 customer said one in an old house finished on time - Progress updates — a 2024 customer said Andy kept them posted on timing - A gutted kitchen — a 2024 customer described a 100-year-old kitchen redesigned with Andy **Concerns:** - Paid design consultation — a 2024 customer paid over $400 for maybe 40 minutes ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Says on its website it was founded in 1987 by Wilton native Andrew Payne to offer general contracting in southern Fairfield County, Connecticut _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.remodelct.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Benchmark Builders, LLC was founded in 1987 by Wilton native, Andrew Payne, offering meticulous general con…” - Lists New Canaan, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Ridgefield and Norwalk as its service area _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.remodelct.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): New Canaan, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Ridgefield, Norwalk” - 4.9 stars from 44 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Benchmark%20Builders%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJRQaptcsC6IkR2awGbk9Tve0) — “Google: 4.9★ from 44 ratings” - A 2024 customer said Andy Payne kept them updated on timing, subcontractor attendance and expectations during an en-suite bathroom project _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYNHFDVWNBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICX4qCUcA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Andy Payne (Owner and GC of Benchmark Builders) was definitely the right choice for us for our en-suite bathroom project. Communication …” - A 2023 customer said a bathroom renovation in an old house was completed on time _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWMzh1VmpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDV38uVjQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a great experience working with Andy and his team for our bathroom renovation. We have an old house so we expected some roadblocks…” - A 2024 customer described gutting and redesigning a 100-year-old kitchen with Andy _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzNE1qTFRnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC34MjLTg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ The TLDR: we gutted a 100 year old kitchen down to the studs and completely redesigned it. We loved working with Andy & we love the outco…” - A 2023 customer described a second-floor renovation with a new master suite, three new bathrooms, lighting and floors, plus a basement _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWdThiekpBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDVu8bzJA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I worked with Andy to renovate our 2nd floor with a new master suite, 3 new bathrooms, lighting, floors + basement renovation. Andy was a…” - A 2025 customer said Andy and the team found the root cause of a water-damaged garage wall and repaired the damage _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wM1dtNHpRVEF5ZVUxdmNGUklWMHBhYWpsS1NXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmp3Wm4zQTAyeU1vcFRIV0paajlKSWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Andy and team helped us quickly fix a water damaged wall in our garage. It was a simple job, but Andy and team thoughtfully helped to roo…” - A 2025 customer hired the company to repair failing siding _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmX083TmNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDf_O7NcQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had an excellent experience contracting with Benchmark Builders to repair failing siding on my house and business. From start to finish…” - A 2023 customer said Andrew replaced an egress basement door and frame, arrived on time and kept the work area clean _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxdnF5S0FREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC1vqyKAQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Andrew did a great job replacing our egress basement door and door frame. Throughout the process, Andrew was: Professional: He arrived …” - A 2023 customer said Andy built their deck _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWMjVxY3lRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDV25qcyQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had an excellent experience with Andy in building our deck. He is a great communicator, extremely thorough, and terrific craftsmanship…” - A 2024 customer said they paid over $400 for a design consultation of maybe 40 minutes that was pretty much an estimate _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUeDhQQmNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICTx8PBcQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Got an appointment for a “design consultation”. The whole appointment lasted maybe 40 min and was pretty much an estimate which most comp…” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0565131, as active, held by Benchmark Builders LLC. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0565131 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: BENCHMARK BUILDERS LLC” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWdThiekpBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDVu8bzJA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I worked with Andy to renovate our 2nd floor with a new master suite, 3 new bathrooms, lighting, floors + basement renovation. Andy was a…” - [Official Website](http://www.remodelct.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Benchmark Builders, LLC was founded in 1987 by Wilton native, Andrew Payne, offering meticulous general con…” - Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN2ek1QOEVBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICvzMP8EA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We did a complete renovation of our bathroom with Andy. We love the results! A complete transformation!” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYNHFDVWNBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICX4qCUcA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Andy Payne (Owner and GC of Benchmark Builders) was definitely the right choice for us for our en-suite bathroom project. Communication …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxeElQRFRnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC1xIPDTg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Andy was great to work with. He was very communicative and made the process of renovating a bathroom streamlined. I would recommend hirin…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWMzh1VmpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDV38uVjQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a great experience working with Andy and his team for our bathroom renovation. We have an old house so we expected some roadblocks…” - Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzNE1qTFRnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC34MjLTg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ The TLDR: we gutted a 100 year old kitchen down to the studs and completely redesigned it. We loved working with Andy & we love the outco…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWMl82eWVBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDV2_6yeA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Highly recommend working with Benchmark builders! We had a kitchen and bathroom remodel done in Summer 2021. Working with Andy was easy…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0elZUZHVUa2R2TFZONVoyeDRXV3R0WmtsZloyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktzVTduTkdvLVN5Z2x4WWttZklfZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Andy helped me with some woodwork for high rise windows. He is an excellent communicator, upfront and transparent. I am very happy with t…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWMjVxY3lRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xedbd534f6e06acd9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDV25qcyQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had an excellent experience with Andy in building our deck. He is a great communicator, extremely thorough, and terrific craftsmanship…” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0565131, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Benchmark%20Builders%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJRQaptcsC6IkR2awGbk9Tve0): 4.9★ from 44 ratings - [Local News](https://www.pryorcashman.com/news/pryor-cashman-represents-benchmark-builders-in-75m-sale-to-fte-networks): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/benchmark-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1703228601): 5.0★ from 6 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Benchmark%20Builders%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJRQaptcsC6IkR2awGbk9Tve0): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.remodelct.com): 39 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/benchmark-builders-llc-wilton-ct): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kaitlin Zupancic · 2025-10-22**: Andy and team helped us quickly fix a water damaged wall in our garage. It was a simple job, but Andy and team thoughtfully helped to root cause the issue and repair the damage. Can’t wait to work on future projects with this team! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · huanyu wen · 2025-10-14**: Andy helped me with some woodwork for high rise windows. He is an excellent communicator, upfront and transparent. I am very happy with the work and 10/10 would recommend! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stacy McKelvey · 2025-01-04**: I had an excellent experience contracting with Benchmark Builders to repair failing siding on my house and business. From start to finish, Andy was professional, patient, and personable. His team was very detail orientated and were clearly very experienced. He even took the time to help address othe… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · 中野Rhiannon · 2024-12-08**: We did a complete renovation of our bathroom with Andy. We love the results! A complete transformation! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Devin Dadigan · 2024-11-01**: The TLDR: we gutted a 100 year old kitchen down to the studs and completely redesigned it. We loved working with Andy & we love the outcome. We found Benchmark Builders online and Andy was one of several quotes we received to work on our kitchen. Andy’s attention to detail, his explanation of line … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ken Hendricks · 2024-10-14**: Andy Payne (Owner and GC of Benchmark Builders) was definitely the right choice for us for our en-suite bathroom project. Communication with a contractor is paramount for any project, and Andy was always providing updates on timing, sub-contractor attendance and general expectations on the project.… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carlos Lopez · 2024-08-28**: Prompt response and effective communication - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Edyta A · 2024-05-28**: Got an appointment for a “design consultation”. The whole appointment lasted maybe 40 min and was pretty much an estimate which most companies do for free. Paid over $400 for nothing! Not to mention their prices are out of this world. We just finished the project and spent 60% of what was their esti… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shelley Dempsey · 2024-01-06**: We have used Benchmark for two projects. Andy is so easy to work with and his subs are superb. Our large project was done on time and on budget. Highly recommend. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Cheong · 2023-12-30**: Andrew did a great job replacing our egress basement door and door frame. Throughout the process, Andrew was: Professional: He arrived on time, communicated clearly, and kept the work area clean. Skilled: He diagnosed the problems quickly and fixed them correctly the first time. Efficient: He co… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T03:22:43.828Z. 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