Noti ADU Builder
ADU Builder — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Noti since 1969.
Thinking about an ADU in Noti? 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. Noti sits at the transition between the Willamette Valley and the Coast Range, where lots tend to be hilly and wooded; garage additions often require tree removal permits through Lane County and a site plan that addresses cut-and-fill on slopes steeper than 15 percent.
Building an ADU in Noti
Noti sits 22 mi west of Eugene on Highway 126 in the Coast Range foothills. Is rural and largely unincorporated, which usually means county-level permitting, septic siting, and room for larger shops and outbuildings. Building permits here go through Lane County — 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, Noti is known for the Long Tom River headwaters and the Coast Range foothills on Highway 126, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
ADU Builder in Noti: 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 Noti 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 Lane County and make the whole path simple.
Noti ADU questions
What is an ADU and can I build one on my Noti property?
An ADU (accessory dwelling unit) is a second, self-contained home on the same lot as a primary residence, and most Noti residential lots are eligible to have one. Under current City of Noti rules there is no owner-occupancy requirement, so landlords and investors can build ADUs without living on site. Maximum size is 800 square feet or 10% of the lot area, whichever is smaller, and most properties need no additional parking space under current code. Red Umbrella offers free on-site consultations to confirm your lot’s specific eligibility.
What is the City of Noti Development Services and what role does it play?
City of Noti Development Services is the department that reviews building permit applications, issues permits, and conducts construction inspections for all projects within Noti city limits. For ADUs, garages, and additions, Development Services checks plans for zoning compliance, structural adequacy, energy code, and life-safety requirements before issuing a permit. Red Umbrella submits plans directly to Development Services and responds to any plan-check comments on your behalf.
What is HFS Financial and how does it work for home improvements in Oregon?
HFS Financial is a lending marketplace specializing in home-improvement loans, and Red Umbrella is an approved contractor partner. HFS can finance projects up to 120% of the project cost — meaning closing costs and some associated expenses can be rolled in — with loan amounts up to $500,000 and without requiring home equity or a new first mortgage. Loan terms, rates, and approval requirements vary; Red Umbrella can connect you with an HFS representative after your free consultation.
We also build these in Noti.
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.
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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 Noti?
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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