Sutherlin Garage Builder — Shops, RV Bays & More
Custom Garage — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Sutherlin since 1969.
Thinking about a custom garage in Sutherlin? 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 Douglas County since 1969. Sutherlin sits at the OR-138 interchange — the same highway that leads to the North Umpqua — making it a natural staging point for our crew when we have projects both here and in Glide.
Building a custom garage in Sutherlin
Sutherlin sits 58 mi south of Eugene via I-5. Sits in the Umpqua Valley with established neighborhoods and city-run permitting, so a project moves on a predictable timeline. Building permits here go through City of Sutherlin — 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, Sutherlin is known for I-5 Exits 135–136, OR-138 junction east to North Umpqua corridor, Umpqua Valley agriculture, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
Custom Garage in Sutherlin: 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 Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin and make the whole path simple.
Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin 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.
Is an ORS Chapter 87 lien notice required for my project?
Yes — Oregon law requires licensed contractors to deliver an “Information Notice to Owner About Construction Liens” before starting any improvement to residential property under ORS 87.093. This protects homeowners by disclosing that subcontractors and suppliers may have lien rights even when the general contractor is paid in full. Red Umbrella includes this notice in every contract packet.
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 Sutherlin?
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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