ADU Builder Serving Wren, OR
ADU Builder — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Wren since 1969.
Thinking about an ADU in Wren? A backyard ADU adds rental income, room for family, and lasting property value — and Red Umbrella has been building garages, ADUs, and additions across Benton County since 1969. Wren has a Benton County community plan that shapes allowable land uses — we review those rural-UGB standards before design so your garage or shop doesn’t trigger a variance.
Building an ADU in Wren
Wren sits 60 mi northwest of Eugene via I-5 & US-20. 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 Benton 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, Wren is known for Marys River, US-20 & OR-223 junction, established via Oregon Pacific Railroad 1886, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
ADU Builder in Wren: 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 Wren 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 Benton County and make the whole path simple.
Wren ADU questions
Do I need owner-occupancy to build an ADU in Wren?
No — Wren eliminated its owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs, so you do not have to live on the property to build or rent an accessory dwelling unit. This makes ADUs a viable investment-property strategy for Benton County landlords. Red Umbrella can walk you through current City of Wren development standards at your free consultation.
What is the timeline from consultation to permit approval for an ADU in Wren?
After your free consultation and once Red Umbrella prepares drawings (typically 2–4 weeks), the permit application is submitted to City of Wren Development Services, where plan review takes approximately 6–16 weeks for residential projects depending on current workload. Total time from first call to permit-in-hand is usually 3–5 months. Red Umbrella tracks your application status and responds promptly to any reviewer comments to minimize delays.
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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"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 Wren?
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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