Custom Garage Builder in Scio, Oregon
Custom Garage — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Scio since 1969.
Thinking about a custom garage in Scio? 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 Linn County since 1969. Scio’s permit originates at City Hall but inspections run through Linn County — coordinating that two-agency flow is something we handle so your project doesn’t stall waiting on the wrong office.
Building a custom garage in Scio
Scio sits 57 mi northeast of Eugene via I-5 & OR-99E. Is rural and largely unincorporated, which usually means county-level permitting, septic siting, and room for larger shops and outbuildings. Building permits here go through City of Scio — 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, Scio is known for Thomas Creek & five covered bridges, Bridges Bikes and Brews Festival, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
Custom Garage in Scio: 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 Scio 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 Scio and make the whole path simple.
Scio custom garage questions
Can Red Umbrella add electrical to a garage in Scio?
Yes — owner Bari Swartz holds an Oregon Supervisory Master Electrician license, so Red Umbrella can design and install garage electrical panels, circuits, lighting, outlets, and EV charger rough-ins without subcontracting the electrical work. This keeps scheduling tighter and accountability clear on every project.
What permits are required for a garage conversion to ADU in Scio?
A garage-to-ADU conversion in Scio 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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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 Scio?
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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