Leaburg Garage Builder — Shops, RV Bays & More
Custom Garage — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Leaburg since 1969.
Thinking about a custom garage in Leaburg? 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. Leaburg’s residential parcels line the McKenzie River canyon on both Highway 126 and the older McKenzie Highway; lots on the canyon floor are deep and narrow, making side-by-side garage additions impractical — tandem or front-facing single-bay designs with ADUs above are the local norm.
Building a custom garage in Leaburg
Leaburg sits 26 mi east of Eugene on Highway 126. Follows a river corridor, so floodplain mapping and riparian setbacks are real factors we plan around from day one. 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, Leaburg is known for Leaburg Dam and PGE’s McKenzie River hydroelectric canal, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
Custom Garage in Leaburg: 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 Leaburg 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.
Leaburg 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 Leaburg 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 permits are required for a garage conversion to ADU in Leaburg?
A garage-to-ADU conversion in Leaburg requires at minimum a building permit for change of occupancy and structural work, an electrical permit for new or upgraded circuits, and a plumbing permit for kitchen and bathroom rough-in. If a new utility connection or sub-meter is added, additional EWEB or City permits may apply. Red Umbrella prepares and submits all permit applications as part of the standard project scope.
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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"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 Leaburg?
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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