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AUTONATION CAR CARE in Houston, TX
16420 SEA LARK RD., Houston, TX, 77062
AUTONATION CAR CARE is a renovation/alteration project at 16420 SEA LARK RD., Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Oct 2026). The project has an estimated value of $70K across about 1,603 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $70K
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- Reported floor area
- 1,603 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $44/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 6mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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61 days after the preceding date shown.
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528 days after the preceding date shown.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
170 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About AUTONATION CAR CARE
The Autonation CAR Care facility at 16420 Sea Lark Rd. in Houston, Texas, has passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection, confirming that the renovation work is complete. The project converted a former carwash site into a 1,603-square-foot auto mechanic shop. This specific build was registered with TDLR in September 2024, with construction starting in November 2024 and concluding with the October 2026 inspection.
Project Scope and Cost
The filing describes the scope as converting an old carwash to an auto mechanic shop. The estimated cost for this renovation was $70,000, resulting in a cost of $44 per square foot. This figure is below the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total estimated cost is also below the county median of $250,000 for this project type.
Luai Ghousheh is the owner of record for the project. Cornelius Design Services served as the design firm, and Naresh K Dham acted as the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. The scheduled build window from start to completion was 528 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for comparable filings.
The site is located in Harris County, Houston, Texas. The surrounding ZIP code 77062 has a population of about 24,892, with a median household income of $105,824. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $280,400.
Cornelius Design Services has been involved in four other TDLR-registered projects in the region. These include a $6,000,000 campus in La Porte and a $1,500,000 project in New Caney. The Autonation CAR Care renovation is a smaller-scale effort compared to these larger developments. The project’s completion status is confirmed by the TDLR inspection records.
Inspection Complete
Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure
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AUTONATION CAR CARE is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 16420 SEA LARK RD., Houston, TX 77062 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $70K covering 1,603 sq ft. LUAI GHOUSHEH is the property owner and CORNELIUS DESIGN SERVICES is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 18, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Autonation CAR Care open for business?
The TDLR record confirms the construction passed its final accessibility inspection in October 2026.
What was the estimated cost of the renovation?
The filing lists an estimated cost of $70,000 for the conversion of the carwash to an auto mechanic shop. This amounts to $44 per square foot for the 1,603-square-foot facility.
Who is the owner of the project?
Luai Ghousheh is listed as the owner/developer of record for the Autonation CAR Care renovation project in Houston, Texas.
Is the building in a flood zone?
FEMA classifies the area as zone X, which indicates minimal flood hazard.
Who designed the renovation?
Cornelius Design Services is the design firm of record for this project. They have also been involved in other TDLR-registered projects in the Harris County area.
What is AUTONATION CAR CARE?
AUTONATION CAR CARE is a renovation/alteration project at 16420 SEA LARK RD. in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: CONVERT OLD CARWASH TO AUTO MECHANIC SHOP
Is AUTONATION CAR CARE open in Houston?
Construction on AUTONATION CAR CARE is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Oct 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is AUTONATION CAR CARE located?
AUTONATION CAR CARE is located at 16420 SEA LARK RD., Houston, TX, 77062, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of AUTONATION CAR CARE?
LUAI GHOUSHEH is the property owner/developer of record for AUTONATION CAR CARE, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for AUTONATION CAR CARE?
CORNELIUS DESIGN SERVICES is the design firm of record for AUTONATION CAR CARE, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does AUTONATION CAR CARE cost and how big is it?
AUTONATION CAR CARE has an estimated construction value of $70K and approximately 1,603 square feet (about $44/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
CONVERT OLD CARWASH TO AUTO MECHANIC SHOP
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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16420 SEA LARK RD., Houston, TX, 77062
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