Wren Home Addition Builder
Home Additions — built by Eugene’s garage & ADU master craftsman, serving Wren since 1969.
Thinking about a home addition in Wren? 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 Benton County since 1969. Wren has a Benton County community plan that shapes allowable land uses — we review those rural-UGB standards before design so your garage or shop doesn’t trigger a variance.
Building a home addition in Wren
Wren sits 60 mi northwest of Eugene via I-5 & US-20. 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 Benton County — 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, Wren is known for Marys River, US-20 & OR-223 junction, established via Oregon Pacific Railroad 1886, and we tailor every build to fit the lot, the neighborhood, and how you actually live.
Home Additions in Wren: 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 Wren 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 Benton County and make the whole path simple.
Wren home addition questions
How long does a home addition take to build in Wren?
Most home additions in Wren take 3–6 months from permit submission to completion; permit review alone can take 6–12 weeks. Smaller additions — a bedroom or a covered porch — may move faster; complex multi-room additions with plumbing take longer. Red Umbrella provides a project schedule at the start of each job so you know what to expect at every phase.
What counties does Red Umbrella serve?
Red Umbrella serves Lane, Linn, Benton, and Douglas counties in Oregon, with the majority of projects in the Wren–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 do ADU rental returns compare to the cost of construction in Wren?
Wren arean ADUs commonly rent for $1,200–$2,000 per month depending on size, location, and finishes, which can generate $14,000–$24,000 per year in gross rental income. At those rates, a $60,000 garage-conversion ADU can recoup its full cost within 3–5 years in rental income alone. Red Umbrella does not guarantee rental rates, but can connect you with local property managers who know the Wren market.
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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 Wren?
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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