ADU Builder Serving Sodaville, OR
ADU Builder — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Sodaville since 1969.
Thinking about an ADU in Sodaville? A backyard ADU adds rental income, room for family, and lasting property value — and Red Umbrella has been building garages, ADUs, and additions across Linn County since 1969. Sodaville’s legacy as a Victorian mineral-springs resort left it with small platted lots that reward creative ADU design to maximize the buildable footprint.
Building an ADU in Sodaville
Sodaville sits 52 mi northeast of Eugene via I-5 & US-20. Has historic-character streets where design and materials matter, so a build has to fit the period without faking it. Building permits here go through City of Sodaville — 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, Sodaville is known for Site of Oregon’s first official state park, historic mineral springs resort, Lebanon-area quiet streets, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
ADU Builder in Sodaville: 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 Sodaville 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 Sodaville and make the whole path simple.
Sodaville ADU questions
Can I convert my garage into an ADU in Sodaville?
Yes — converting an attached or detached garage into a livable ADU is one of the most cost-effective ways to add a rental unit or guest suite in Sodaville. A garage-to-ADU conversion typically costs $50,000–$85,000 depending on the existing structure’s condition, desired finishes, and whether plumbing must be added. Red Umbrella specializes in garage conversions and handles permits, electrical, framing, insulation, and finish work under one contract.
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.
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 Sodaville.

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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We build throughout Linn 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 Sodaville?
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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