Updated: May 27, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
566 SQUAW CREEK CIR, Marion, IA, 52302
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Benchmark Construction Electrician
Benchmark Construction, 566 Squaw Creek Cir, Marion, IA (Owned by: Tom Podzimek, Pat Shey) holds a Electrical Contractor license and 4 other licenses according to the Iowa license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 39,764 Iowa licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Benchmark Construction, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Benchmark Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (515) 240-7022
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Address: 566 SQUAW CREEK CIR, Marion, IA 52302
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Benchmark Construction Marion
Quality
103
90th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Benchmark Construction has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 39,764 contractors in Iowa.
Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Benchmark Construction has worked on at least
15.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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12 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Benchmark Construction mostly works on
electrical project
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $20,732. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Benchmark Construction Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Randy G.March 6, 2017$8001 day
Building Permits by Benchmark Construction
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Construction of a new two-story single family dwelling (1, 705 s.f.) w 316 sf one stall drive-under garage - 252 sf finished basement-4 bedrooms-3 baths-no fireplace please call 286-5831 for footing-framing-final inspections
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELER-003490-2022
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Building permit
Building Type:
N/A
New sf detached 5 bedroom 3 bathroom 3 car ranch style dwelling
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
BLDR22-0073
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Valuation:
$9,300
Permit #:
20250649
Status:
issued
Fee:
$171
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family ranch residence
Valuation:
$499,999
Permit #:
20230568
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,172
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New home w/finished basement
Valuation:
$499,999
Permit #:
20230322
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,172
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
20230126
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,612
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Due to derecho: reconstruction of detached garage on existing slab - same size & location **please call 319-286-5831 for footing framing & final inspections**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELER-001408-2022
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Building permit
Building Type:
N/A
Convert current building to a duplex = (2) 3 bed 2 bathroom units. addition bathroom & kitchen to upper & lower level units. addition lower level ada access
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDR22-0161
Status:
complete
Fee:
$954
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair 576 s.f. garage - remove & replace roofing & siding materials - install drywall to interior please call 286-5831 for final inspections
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELER-002843-2022
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Building permit
Building Type:
N/A
Convert existing screened in porch to a four seasons room
Valuation:
$62,000
Permit #:
20250702
Status:
issued
Fee:
$728
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert garage into personal yoga studio w/bathroom washer/dryer loft & living area
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDR24-0443
Status:
issued
Fee:
$532
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
House remodel. bathrooms laundry room closet
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDR24-0111
Status:
expired
Fee:
$662
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change screen porch into 4 seasons room and building out office and laundry room in basement
Valuation:
$49,173
Permit #:
20230772
Status:
complete
Fee:
$635
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Complete remodel of single family dwelling please call 286-5831 for framing and final inspections
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELER-002500-2022
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Building permit
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb22-0439 electrical permit to wire pool house and pool and upgrade service on house; 400 amp ct cabinet service and 2 a
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE22-318
Status:
issued
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb21-1100 electrical permit to install a 18 module 6.48kw rack mounted solar array on southwest slope of roof
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE21-662
Status:
final
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a new 1, 353 sq. ft. single family dwelling w/attached 3-stall garage 850 sq. ft. finished basement gas fireplace 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms. please call 286-5831 for footing framing and final nspections
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELER-000356-2019
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Building permit
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb22-0124 electrical permit for kitchen electrical work
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE22-081
Status:
final
Fee:
$40
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Due to fire damage - rebuild single family dwelling basement: bedroom w/closet-office-family room (no changes to existing bathroom) main floor: kitchen-living room-full bath-bedroom-master bedroom w/full bathroom & walk in closet-mudroom-pantry-sunroom w/heat see attached please call 286-5831 for framing-final inspections
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELER-006457-2018
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Building permit
Building Type:
N/A
Install a 14.4kw dc 10kw air conditioning (40 panel) gaf energy roof mounted solar array w/inverter
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BLDR-010814-2021
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Photovoltaic roof
Building Type:
N/A
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Benchmark Construction License info
Verified License
| License # | EL025305EC |
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | C123648 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Contractor |
| Date Issued | 12-01-2025 |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
Verify this license's status for Benchmark Construction at the Iowa Workforce Development Agency.
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Verified License
| License # | C114550 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Contractor |
| Date Issued | 09-09-2025 |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | C000369 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | General Contractor Residential |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Iowa Workforce Development Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| License # | C104748 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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103
BuildZoom Score
285
Permits
- Building permit records show that Benchmark Construction has worked on 285 permitted projects.
Benchmark Construction Employees
BE
Brandon Eales
CS
Carl Sells
Owner
NT
Nathan Trinkle
TS
Tom Podzimek, Pat Shey
Owner
TP
Tomas A Podzimek
TP
Tomas Podzimek
Owner
I would strongly recommend Benchmark for the prompt competent service and the attitude displayed by the workers. it is great to work with a company i can refer and know they have great people skills as well as respectful approach to clients and their property