Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash in Laredo, TX
1920 Chihuahua Street, Laredo, TX, 78043
Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash is a new construction project at 1920 Chihuahua Street, Laredo, in Webb County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Feb 2020). The project has an estimated value of $750K across about 4,845 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $750K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 4,845 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $155/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
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26 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
153 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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📰About Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash
Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash is a completed new construction project located at 1920 Chihuahua Street in the Las Lomas area of Laredo, Texas. The facility spans 4,845 square feet and was developed by 7B Building & Development. The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in February 2020, confirming that the construction phase is complete.
Project Specifications and Scope
The filing describes the work as a new ground-up car wash facility. The estimated cost for this build was $750,000, which calculates to $155 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the Webb County median of $95 for similar new construction filings. However, the total estimated cost is below the county median of $900,000. The scheduled build window was 153 days, which is shorter than the county median of 239 days.
C.L. Helt, Architect INC. served as the design firm of record for this project. This location is in Webb County, where the local labor market showed a 4.8 percent unemployment rate in July 2026. The area profile for ZIP code 78043 indicates a population of about 44,044 residents with a median household income of $54,280.
Developer and Design Context
7B Building & Development has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,850,000. These include other Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash locations in San Benito and Brownsville, as well as Family Dollar stores in Odessa and Wink. All of these projects are marked as closed. C.L. Helt, Architect INC. has one other registered project in Laredo, a Family Dollar store with an estimated cost of $650,000, which is also inspection complete.
The project is privately funded on private land for private use. It was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in August 2019. Construction began in September 2019. The final inspection passed in February 2020, matching the completion date on the filing. Other nearby registered projects include Saltillo Apartments and Jaime Zapata Plaza. Businesses near the site include Pizza Hut, Little Caesars Pizza, and RAW Wheels & Tires.
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Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure
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Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash is a New Construction project located at 1920 Chihuahua Street, Laredo, TX 78043 in Laredo, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $750K covering 4,845 sq ft. 7B Building & Development is the property owner and C.L. HELT, ARCHITECT INC. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 6, 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the car wash open for business?
The TDLR record confirms construction is complete, but it does not confirm business operations. A Yelp listing updated in September 2026 shows the business at a nearby Guadalupe Street location, not this specific Chihuahua Street site.
Who developed the Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash in Laredo?
7B Building & Development is the owner and developer of record. They also developed similar car wash facilities in San Benito and Brownsville, as well as Family Dollar locations in Odessa and Wink.
What is the square footage of the facility?
The new ground-up car wash facility is 4,845 square feet. The estimated cost was $750,000, resulting in a cost of $155 per square foot, which is above the Webb County median.
When was the final inspection completed?
The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in February 2020. Construction started in September 2019, and the filing indicates the project was completed in February 2020.
Is the site in a flood zone?
It is located in zone X, which indicates minimal flood risk according to the National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash?
Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash is a new construction project at 1920 Chihuahua Street in Laredo, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: new ground up car wash facility
Is Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash open in Laredo?
Construction on Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Feb 2020. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash located?
Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash is located at 1920 Chihuahua Street, Laredo, TX, 78043, in Webb County.
Who is the owner or developer of Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash?
7B Building & Development is the property owner/developer of record for Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash?
C.L. HELT, ARCHITECT INC. is the design firm of record for Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash cost and how big is it?
Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash has an estimated construction value of $750K and approximately 4,845 square feet (about $155/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
new ground up car wash facility
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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1920 Chihuahua Street, Laredo, TX, 78043
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