Junction City ADU Builder
ADU Builder — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Junction City since 1969.
Thinking about an ADU in Junction City? 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. Junction City sits on the flat valley floor with predominantly single-story homes on spacious lots — detached shop-garage combinations up to 1,200 sq ft are common here, and the city’s ag-friendly mindset extends to permitting large outbuildings for hobby farming equipment alongside living space.
Building an ADU in Junction City
Junction City sits 17 mi north of Eugene on Highway 99W. Is surrounded by working farmland where efu zoning and generous setbacks shape what — and where — you can build. Building permits here go through City of Junction City — 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, Junction City is known for Scandinavian Festival grounds and the flat Willamette Valley farmland, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
ADU Builder in Junction City: 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 Junction City 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 Junction City and make the whole path simple.
Junction City ADU questions
What is a junior ADU (JADU) and can I build one in Junction City?
A junior ADU is an ADU created entirely within an existing single-family home — often a converted bedroom, basement, or attached garage — and is capped at 500 square feet in Oregon. JADUs are generally faster to permit and less expensive than full detached ADUs because they use the existing structure’s foundation, roof, and often its utility connections. Red Umbrella can assess whether your home’s existing footprint qualifies and design a JADU that meets Junction City code.
What is Oregon’s contractor lien notice requirement?
Under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 87, contractors must provide homeowners with an “Information Notice to Owner” before beginning work; this notice explains your rights if subcontractors or suppliers file liens for unpaid amounts. Red Umbrella provides this notice as part of the contract paperwork before any work begins. Understanding your lien rights protects you even if all payments to Red Umbrella are made on time.
Can I finance Junction City system-development charges for an ADU?
Yes — SDCs (which vary by city and county) can be financed through programs like HFS Financial rather than paid out of pocket at permit issuance. Including SDCs in your project loan keeps cash available for other needs and spreads the cost across the loan term. Red Umbrella will help you understand how SDCs fit into your overall project budget.
We also build these in Junction City.

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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"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 Junction City?
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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