Cheshire Garage-to-Living-Space Conversions

Thinking about a garage conversion in Cheshire? A garage conversion is the fastest, most affordable way to add finished living space — and Red Umbrella has been building garages, ADUs, and additions across Lane County since 1969. Cheshire sits in the flat Long Tom River valley surrounded by active dairy farms; residential lots within the community are a mix of village-era parcels and small acreages, and Lane County’s rural residential zoning allows combination garage-shop buildings up to 3,000 sq ft without conditional use review.

Building a garage conversion in Cheshire

Cheshire sits 22 mi northwest of Eugene on Highway 36. 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 a garage conversion, that shapes insulation, egress, and whether the existing slab and walls can carry a full living space.

Locally, Cheshire is known for the Long Tom River valley and Highway 36 dairy corridor, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.

Garage Conversion in Cheshire: what we build

We build underused garages turned into bedrooms, offices, guest suites, gyms, or full garage-to-ADU units with a kitchen and bath.

• Bedroom, office, suite, gym or studio
• Full garage-to-ADU with kitchen & bath
• Insulation, egress, heat & electrical
• Faster & cheaper than building new

Why Cheshire 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.

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