Sodaville Garage-to-Living-Space Conversions

Thinking about a garage conversion in Sodaville? A garage conversion is the fastest, most affordable way to add finished living space — 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 garage conversion 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 garage conversion, that shapes insulation, egress, and whether the existing slab and walls can carry a full living space.

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.

Garage Conversion in Sodaville: what we build

We build underused garages turned into bedrooms, offices, guest suites, gyms, or full garage-to-ADU units with a kitchen and bath.

• Bedroom, office, suite, gym or studio
• Full garage-to-ADU with kitchen & bath
• Insulation, egress, heat & electrical
• Faster & cheaper than building new

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.

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