Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Wheely Clean Car Wash
501 Buddy Ganem Drive, Portland, TX, 78374
Wheely Clean Car Wash is a new construction project at 501 Buddy Ganem Drive, Portland, in San Patricio County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jul 2021 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $350K across about 3,145 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $350K
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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
- 3,145 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $111/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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3 days after the preceding date shown.
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377 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Wheely Clean Car Wash
A new 3,145 sq ft car wash building is planned at 501 Buddy Ganem Drive in Portland, San Patricio County. The project, filed as Wheely Clean Car Wash - Portland, involves new construction and a specific remodel of an existing bay into office and mechanical space. The estimated cost for this work is $350,000.
The owner of record is C.A. Davis 2019, L.L.C., with R.W. Stone Engineering, P.L.L.C. listed as the design firm. This privately funded project sits on private land for private use. The filing registered with TDLR in June 2020, marking the start of its formal regulatory process.
Construction Timeline and Status
Plan review for the project completed in June 2020. Construction was scheduled to begin in July 2020, with a target completion date of July 2021. However, the TDLR record has not yet recorded a final inspection, meaning the current physical state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
The estimated cost of $350,000 translates to $111 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $200 per square foot for similar new construction filings in San Patricio County. The scheduled build window of 377 days is longer than the county median of 243 days for projects of this type.
Location Context
The surrounding area includes other registered projects such as a UPS store renovation and East Cliff Elementary new construction. Local businesses near the site include the Bell Whittington Public Library and Rally Credit Union.
According to Census estimates for ZIP code 78374, the area has a population of about 20,152 and a median household income of $81,580. The San Patricio County unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Wheely Clean Car Wash is a New Construction project located at 501 Buddy Ganem Drive, Portland, TX 78374 in Portland, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $350K covering 3,145 sq ft. C.A. Davis 2019, L.L.C. is the property owner and R.W. Stone Engineering, P.L.L.C. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 28, 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wheely Clean Car Wash open in Portland?
The TDLR record has not yet recorded a final inspection, so construction completion is not confirmed. Third-party sites like loc8nearme.com list hours, but the official record does not verify operational status.
Who owns the Wheely Clean Car Wash project?
The owner of record for this project is C.A. Davis 2019, L.L.C. The design firm of record is R.W. Stone Engineering, P.L.L.C.
What is the estimated cost of the new car wash?
The estimated cost for the new construction and remodel is $350,000. This equates to $111 per square foot for the 3,145 sq ft building.
When was the construction scheduled to finish?
The filing scheduled construction to begin in July 2020 and finish in July 2021. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection.
Is the site in a flood zone?
It is designated as zone X according to FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer data.
What is Wheely Clean Car Wash?
Wheely Clean Car Wash is a new construction project at 501 Buddy Ganem Drive in Portland, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New car wash building. Remodel one existing bay into office and portion of mechanical.
Where is Wheely Clean Car Wash located?
Wheely Clean Car Wash is located at 501 Buddy Ganem Drive, Portland, TX, 78374, in San Patricio County.
Who is the owner or developer of Wheely Clean Car Wash?
C.A. Davis 2019, L.L.C. is the property owner/developer of record for Wheely Clean Car Wash, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Wheely Clean Car Wash?
R.W. Stone Engineering, P.L.L.C. is the design firm of record for Wheely Clean Car Wash, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Wheely Clean Car Wash cost and how big is it?
Wheely Clean Car Wash has an estimated construction value of $350K and approximately 3,145 square feet (about $111/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New car wash building. Remodel one existing bay into office and portion of mechanical.
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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501 Buddy Ganem Drive, Portland, TX, 78374
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