Cheshire Garage Builder — Shops, RV Bays & More
Custom Garage — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Cheshire since 1969.
Thinking about a custom garage in Cheshire? 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 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 custom garage 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 custom garage, that shapes the foundation, setbacks, and whether a detached shop or an attached garage fits the lot.
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.
Custom Garage in Cheshire: 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 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.
Cheshire custom garage questions
Does a new garage in Cheshire require a permit?
Yes — any detached garage over 200 square feet in Cheshire requires a building permit from the City of Cheshire or the applicable county (Lane, Linn, Benton, or Douglas). Red Umbrella prepares and submits all permit documents, coordinates inspections, and delivers a final Certificate of Occupancy or final inspection sign-off before the project is considered complete.
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.
How much does it cost to build an ADU or addition, and can I finance it?
Construction costs range from roughly $50,000 for a garage conversion to $230,000 or more for a new detached ADU, depending on size and scope. Red Umbrella works with HFS Financial, which offers financing up to 120% of project cost to cover construction and some soft costs without requiring home equity. A free on-site estimate gives you the exact number before you apply for financing.
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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 a custom garage in Cheshire?
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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