Creswell ADU Builder
ADU Builder — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Creswell since 1969.
Thinking about an ADU in Creswell? A backyard ADU adds rental income, room for family, and lasting property value — and Red Umbrella has been building garages, ADUs, and additions across Lane County since 1969. Creswell is one of Lane County’s fastest-growing small cities; new subdivisions have generous setbacks, and the building department handles a steady volume of ADU and garage addition applications — owners in newer developments often add detached ADUs to lots that were graded and utility-stubbed at subdivision time.
Building an ADU in Creswell
Creswell sits 14 mi south of Eugene on I-5. Is surrounded by working farmland where efu zoning and generous setbacks shape what — and where — you can build. Building permits here go through City of Creswell — a process we know well — and for an ADU, that shapes how utilities connect and whether a detached cottage or an attached unit fits best.
Locally, Creswell is known for the Coast Fork Willamette River and proximity to the Row River Valley, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
ADU Builder in Creswell: what we build
We build detached backyard cottages, attached units, and ADUs above or beside a garage — designed, permitted, and built end to end.
- Detached & attached ADUs, 400–900+ sq ft
- Garage-to-ADU conversions (our specialty)
- Permits, utilities & site work handled
- Up to 120% financing — cash-flows as a rental
Why Creswell homeowners choose Red Umbrella
- Garages and ADUs under one roof — the rare shop that masters both, so a garage-with-a-suite is one project, one crew.
- Master Electrician in-house — owner Bari Swartz wires it himself, to code, no waiting on a sub.
- Building since 1969 — you work directly with Bari, not a sales rep or a rotating cast of subs.
- Permits handled & up to 120% financing — we know City of Creswell and make the whole path simple.
Creswell ADU questions
How big can an ADU be in Creswell, Oregon?
In Creswell, an ADU can be up to 800 square feet or 10% of the total lot area, whichever is less. Attached ADUs and garage-conversion ADUs follow slightly different formulas, so your specific zoning district and lot size determine the exact maximum. Red Umbrella’s team reviews your parcel during a free consultation and calculates the largest unit your site can accommodate.
What is Oregon’s contractor lien notice requirement?
Under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 87, contractors must provide homeowners with an “Information Notice to Owner” before beginning work; this notice explains your rights if subcontractors or suppliers file liens for unpaid amounts. Red Umbrella provides this notice as part of the contract paperwork before any work begins. Understanding your lien rights protects you even if all payments to Red Umbrella are made on time.
Does Red Umbrella require a large deposit upfront?
Red Umbrella’s payment schedule is outlined in the written contract before work begins, typically structured around project milestones rather than a single large upfront payment. Oregon law limits contractor deposits on residential projects, and Red Umbrella follows those rules. Your contract will show exactly when each payment is due relative to construction progress.
We also build these in Creswell.

Garage Conversion
A garage conversion is the fastest, most affordable way to add finished living space.
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Custom Garage
A custom garage means covered parking, a real workshop, RV storage, or an apartment above.
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Home Additions
A seamless addition adds the room you need without the cost and upheaval of moving.
Learn more →ADUs near Creswell
We build throughout Lane County — here are nearby towns we also serve:
Trusted across the valley.
"Bari built us a fine, 600 sq ft cottage (ADU) in our back yard. Helpful from start to finish through the permit process."
"Our garage was crushed by a tree in the ice storm. Red Umbrella, garage specialists, were perfect for the job."
"Bari at Red Umbrella is a solid contractor! We hired him to remodel our garage in College Hill, and it became a special place to live and enjoy."
Planning an ADU in Creswell?
Bari will look at your lot and give you an honest number — permits handled, up to 120% financing, usually a reply within one business day.
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