Cottage Grove Home Addition Builder
Home Additions — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Cottage Grove since 1969.
Thinking about a home addition in Cottage Grove? A seamless addition adds the room you need without the cost and upheaval of moving — and Red Umbrella has been building garages, ADUs, and additions across Lane County since 1969. Cottage Grove’s historic district design standards apply to façade work near Main Street, but residential garage and ADU additions on surrounding half-acre lots proceed under standard city permits with no historic overlay — good-sized yards leave room for true detached structures.
Building a home addition in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove sits 20 mi south of Eugene on I-5. 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 Cottage Grove — a process we know well — and for a home addition, that shapes how the new space ties into existing rooflines, the foundation, and the permit path.
Locally, Cottage Grove is known for covered bridges of the Coast Fork Willamette and the Historic Main Street district, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
Home Additions in Cottage Grove: what we build
We build room additions, primary suites, second stories, and bump-outs that match your home’s lines like they were always there.
- Room & multi-room additions
- Primary suites with spa baths
- Second stories, engineered & permitted
- Sunrooms, bump-outs & matched rooflines
Why Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove and make the whole path simple.
Cottage Grove home addition questions
Can Red Umbrella match my existing home’s exterior when adding an addition?
Yes — matching the existing home’s siding, roofing, trim, and window style is a standard part of every Red Umbrella addition project. Bari Swartz inspects the existing materials during the consultation and sources compatible products, including discontinued styles when necessary. The goal is an addition that looks like it was always part of the original home.
What counties does Red Umbrella serve?
Red Umbrella serves Lane, Linn, Benton, and Douglas counties in Oregon, with the majority of projects in the Cottage Grove–Springfield metro area. Projects in outlying areas of those counties are considered on a case-by-case basis during the free consultation. Call (541) 515-3843 or request a consultation at the website to confirm service to your address.
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 home addition in Cottage Grove?
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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