Sodaville Garage Builder — Shops, RV Bays & More
Custom Garage — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Sodaville since 1969.
Thinking about a custom garage in Sodaville? 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. Sodaville’s legacy as a Victorian mineral-springs resort left it with small platted lots that reward creative ADU design to maximize the buildable footprint.
Building a custom garage in Sodaville
Sodaville sits 52 mi northeast of Eugene via I-5 & US-20. Has historic-character streets where design and materials matter, so a build has to fit the period without faking it. Building permits here go through City of Sodaville — 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, Sodaville is known for Site of Oregon’s first official state park, historic mineral springs resort, Lebanon-area quiet streets, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
Custom Garage in Sodaville: 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 Sodaville 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 Sodaville and make the whole path simple.
Sodaville custom garage questions
Does a new garage in Sodaville require a permit?
Yes — any detached garage over 200 square feet in Sodaville requires a building permit from the City of Sodaville 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.
Does Red Umbrella pull permits for all of its work?
Yes — Red Umbrella pulls all required building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits for every project. Bari Swartz holds Oregon Contractor’s license CCB #210412 and a Supervisory Master Electrician credential, covering structural and electrical work without additional subcontractors. Unpermitted construction creates serious liability for homeowners and is not something Red Umbrella does.
What is HFS Financial and how does it work for home improvements in Oregon?
HFS Financial is a lending marketplace specializing in home-improvement loans, and Red Umbrella is an approved contractor partner. HFS can finance projects up to 120% of the project cost — meaning closing costs and some associated expenses can be rolled in — with loan amounts up to $500,000 and without requiring home equity or a new first mortgage. Loan terms, rates, and approval requirements vary; Red Umbrella can connect you with an HFS representative after your free consultation.
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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 Sodaville?
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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