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Build Your Dream Home with Lester Buildings

Lester Buildings post-frame construction is very versatile and is ideal for building incredibly beautiful homes. In addition to the traditional home design, many people choose to build barndominums or shouses that have a shop and a living space connected. Live, work and play in one building! Our residential pole barn homes have something for everyone.

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Residential Plans

Lester Buildings offers residential, barndominium and shouse floor plans to help get you started. Click on your favorite to learn more!

• The Aspen

  Lester's Aspen Floor Plan

• The Pine

  Lester's Pine Floor Plan

• The Birch

  Lester's Birch Floor Plan

• The Spruce

  Lester's Spruce Floor Plan

• The Magnolia

  Lester's Magnolia Floor Plan

• The Redwood

  Lester's Redwood Floor Plan

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“I am pleased with the product and the craftsmanship on our cabin. Our expectations were met and then exceeded with this project! I highly recommend Lester Buildings to anyone considering a building project. Our experience could not have been more positive.”

Rion R., Project 270116

“We have a tremendous amount of foot traffic going by [our new lake house]... Whenever we are outside people give compliments on the house and if we offer to show the inside they jump at the chance. On nice weekends we will give 3 or 4 walkthroughs… Without the knowledge and guidance of our Lester salesman, we could not have done this. He had great ideas on style and functionality. He helped us build a home that will be in our family for a long, long time… We have a working man’s lake house that gets more compliments than the million-dollar homes on the lake itself.”

John J., Project 606116

“I am pleased with the product and the craftsmanship on our cabin. Our expectations were met and then exceeded with this project! I highly recommend Lester Buildings to anyone considering a building project. Our experience could not have been more positive.”

Rion R., Project 270116

“We have a tremendous amount of foot traffic going by [our new lake house]... Whenever we are outside people give compliments on the house and if we offer to show the inside they jump at the chance. On nice weekends we will give 3 or 4 walkthroughs… Without the knowledge and guidance of our Lester salesman, we could not have done this. He had great ideas on style and functionality. He helped us build a home that will be in our family for a long, long time… We have a working man’s lake house that gets more compliments than the million-dollar homes on the lake itself.”

John J., Project 606116

“I am pleased with the product and the craftsmanship on our cabin. Our expectations were met and then exceeded with this project! I highly recommend Lester Buildings to anyone considering a building project. Our experience could not have been more positive.”

Rion R., Project 270116
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Beautiful, Versatile and Custom
• Budget Friendly

  Labor and materials typically cost less than a traditionally framed home. A porch or walk-in closet can be easily added without substantially raising costs. Maintaining a Lester steel building costs less than traditional siding and asphalt or cedar shingles. 
• Eclipse Roof System^®

  Lester Buildings Eclipse Roof System is a stylish choice for your dream home, shouse or barndominium!

  *U.S. Patent No. 9,127,451 B1 | Canadian Patent No. 2,901,202

• Energy Efficient

  Fewer thermal breaks make Lester Buildings pole barn homes more energy efficient than traditional homes. The design is flexible to accommodate any type of insulation or HVAC system.
• Fast, Efficient Construction

  Foundations or basement are not required when building a Lester barndominium resulting in faster, more efficient construction. The steel roofing and siding are fast and easy to install.
• Warranty

  Lester Buildings lifetime warranty protects your investment. 

Building or renovating a home is an exciting yet overwhelming venture. If you’re looking for a cost-effective, versatile, and highly customizable structure, residential pole buildings should be high on your list of options. Unlike traditional stick-built homes, these buildings use large posts or poles driven directly into the ground or mounted on a foundation, which provide support for the roof and walls. This method creates durable, open spaces ideal for a range of residential uses.

Lester Buildings’ Residential pole buildings are revolutionizing the possibilities for homeowners. Between cost savings, flexibility, and lasting durability, these homes cater to modern living at a fraction of the cost of traditional construction. Plus, their design versatility ensures that creativity knows no bounds.

If you’re ready to take the leap, consult with a trusted contractor or building company specializing in pole construction.

Getting Started

First check into the zoning and building code requirements for the city and county where your residential pole barn home, shouse or barndominium will be constructed. 

Be sure that your property is zoned for your Lester post-frame home. Then have your preliminary house plan ready when you talk with your Lester representative. There are many resources available online to help you find your ideal building plan.




Residential Financing with New Century Bank

Lester Buildings or one of its dealers will handle the construction of the exterior (shell) of your pole building to ensure that it is structurally sound and built to last a lifetime. Many Lester dealers can act as a turn-key general contractor and handle your project from start to finish. The Lester process allows you to do it yourself or have the finishing contractors of your choice.




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