Myrtle Creek Garage Builder — Shops, RV Bays & More
Custom Garage — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Myrtle Creek since 1969.
Thinking about a custom garage in Myrtle Creek? A custom garage means covered parking, a real workshop, RV storage, or an apartment above — and Red Umbrella has been building garages, ADUs, and additions across Douglas County since 1969. Myrtle Creek’s South Umpqua River frontage is gorgeous but puts riparian setbacks in play — we site garages and ADUs to stay clear of those buffers while still making the most of the river views.
Building a custom garage in Myrtle Creek
Myrtle Creek sits 93 mi south of Eugene via I-5. Follows a river corridor, so floodplain mapping and riparian setbacks are real factors we plan around from day one. Building permits here go through City of Myrtle Creek — a process we know well — and for a custom garage, that shapes the foundation, setbacks, and whether a detached shop or an attached garage fits the lot.
Locally, Myrtle Creek is known for South Umpqua River, Scott-Applegate Trail remnant, shortest covered bridge in Oregon, pioneer grist-mill site, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
Custom Garage in Myrtle Creek: what we build
We build detached and attached garages — 1 to 4 car, heated shops, tall RV bays, and garages with a finished apartment above.
- Detached & attached, 1–4 car
- Heated shops, RV bays & pole buildings
- Garage with an apartment or suite above
- Any roof style — gable, hip, gambrel, more
Why Myrtle Creek 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 Myrtle Creek and make the whole path simple.
Myrtle Creek custom garage questions
Can I add a second story or living space above a new garage?
Yes — a garage with living space above is called a carriage house or garage ADU, and Myrtle Creek code generally allows it within the applicable ADU size limits. Adding a habitable second story increases cost significantly (typically $80,000–$160,000 total for garage-plus-unit), but the combination maximizes property use and rental income potential. Red Umbrella designs and builds garage-plus-ADU combinations as a single integrated project.
What is the timeline from consultation to permit approval for an ADU in Myrtle Creek?
After your free consultation and once Red Umbrella prepares drawings (typically 2–4 weeks), the permit application is submitted to City of Myrtle Creek 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 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.
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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 a custom garage in Myrtle Creek?
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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