About Us

Our Mission is to be the most honest and ethical home builder of choice, to provide sustainable and superior architectural design and service to the building industry, to create a work environment that encourages new ideas, new innovations and growth, and to remain fair and true in all our dealings with clients, suppliers and trades.
Benchmark Homes Team
Over the Years
Founded in Christchurch and proudly serving the expansive Canterbury and Central Lakes areas, our family-owned construction company has stood the test of time. Initially established by Richard Evans, the company has evolved from building standard homes to becoming a beacon of design and build excellence. Now co-owned by both Samuel and Richard Evans, we've directed our passion and expertise towards crafting unique, quality new homes that reflect our clients' dreams. Our shift to design and build isn't just a change of direction—it's a reflection of where our talents truly shine. Over the past 25 years, our small, dedicated team has worked closely to maintain a seamless and personal service, ensuring each project benefits from our collective experience and individual attention. This approach has not only won us numerous awards but has also built a reputation as proven experts in the creation of bespoke homes. We invite you to explore our annual magazine, which showcases some of our proudest projects and the clients who inspired them. Each page is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation in home construction. Let these stories inspire you, and when you're ready to bring your own vision to life, our design consultants are here to guide you every step of the way.
Magazine

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Years of Operating

25

Master Builders Awards

20

Houses Built

1500

Our Team
Our small team work closely together to ensure continuity and personal service for our clients. Our shared goal is an enjoyable and stress-free building experience, to create a unique, quality home for you.
Richard and Sam

Richard Evans

Director - Design Manager

Richard and Sam

Sam Evans

Director - Operations Manager

Richard and Sam

Ben Marshall

Design Consultant

Richard and Sam

Linda Powell

Design Consultant

Richard and Sam

Jessica Knowles

Accounts & Finance

Richard and Sam

Theo Mortimer

Project Manager

Richard and Sam

Killian O'Neil

Project Manager

Richard and Sam

James Yeoman

Project Manager