ADU Builder Serving Pleasant Hill, OR
ADU Builder — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Pleasant Hill since 1969.
Thinking about an ADU in Pleasant Hill? 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. Pleasant Hill is unincorporated Willamette Valley farmland with 1–5 acre residential parcels — Lane County permits apply, setbacks are generous, and the flat terrain makes it straightforward to add a large detached garage or shop without grading costs.
Building an ADU in Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill sits 12 mi southeast of Eugene off Seavey Loop Road. Is surrounded by working farmland where efu zoning and generous setbacks shape what — and where — you can build. 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, Pleasant Hill is known for the Coast Fork Willamette River corridor and Pleasant Hill School Road area, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
ADU Builder in Pleasant Hill: 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 Pleasant Hill 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.
Pleasant Hill ADU questions
Will an ADU increase my property taxes in Oregon?
In Oregon, adding an ADU triggers a reassessment only on the value added, not on the entire property, so your existing home’s assessed value is unaffected. The new ADU square footage is added to your tax roll, typically increasing property taxes by a few hundred dollars per year — far less than the rental income most Pleasant Hill ADUs generate. Your Lane County Assessor can provide an estimate once construction is complete.
Does Red Umbrella pull permits for all of its work?
Yes — Red Umbrella pulls all required building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits for every project. Bari Swartz holds Oregon Contractor’s license CCB #210412 and a Supervisory Master Electrician credential, covering structural and electrical work without additional subcontractors. Unpermitted construction creates serious liability for homeowners and is not something Red Umbrella does.
What does “financing up to 120%” mean for a construction project?
Financing up to 120% of project cost means the loan can cover not only the construction contract amount but also an additional 20% to account for incidentals such as permits, system-development charges, landscaping after construction, or minor scope changes. This helps homeowners avoid out-of-pocket surprises during construction. HFS Financial, a lender partner of Red Umbrella, offers this type of product for qualifying borrowers.
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Custom Garage
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Home Additions
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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 Pleasant Hill?
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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