Leo Custom Homes was started by Lee Sayles with one goal in mind: bringing high-performance to custom home building to Central Ohio.

What are high-performance homes?

They’re a smarter way to build homes. A high-performance home means you’ll be living in a healthier, more energy-efficient home from the ground up. We use high-performance building practices, which focus on maximizing energy efficiency, resource conservation, and indoor environmental quality. This results in a more comfortable, healthy, and sustainable homes.

Learn more about high-performance homes here.

Close up of Elements of an Energy Efficient Home

Mastering the Craft: A Builder’s Journey to Home Construction Excellence.

Lee started his construction career in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Working with his family’s business, he spent 14 years mastering and developing his skills in construction.

What distinguished Lee was his holistic approach. He didn’t just master framing or plumbing; he understood how each trade intersected. He learned each step well enough to coordinate with every specialist, ensuring quality and efficient work among the craftspeople they employed.

His eye for detail extended to finish work—the craftsmanship that transforms a house into a home.

Working in a family business taught him the importance of working with customers one on one and supporting your local community.

From Modeling to Masterpiece.

From Concept to Building a Residential Home

When Lee stood before his first masterpiece: a custom home he’d built from the foundation to final trim, the structure represented thousands of hours of practice and countless problems solved.

The home wasn’t just a building but a testament to his journey—from novice to master builder, where every nail, joint, and finish reflected the dedication of someone who had truly learned to speak the language of construction.

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