Costco Fleet Restroom Remodel - Galleria in Houston, TX

Costco Wholesale Corporation filed a $100,000 renovation project in Houston to add a 105-square-foot employee-only restroom to the exterior of its existing retail building at 3836 Richmond Ave. The filing, designated as Warehouse #1018 and described in the record as a Costco Fleet Restroom Remodel, is located in the Greenway / Upper Kirby Area of Harris County. The primary purpose of this addition is to provide restroom access for fleet delivery drivers during after-hours operations. The scope of work explicitly states that the new facility is not for public use. Ware Malcomb is the design firm of record, and David C Deming is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project.

Project Scope and Status

The project involves minor site plan changes specifically for the construction of the restroom. The estimated cost of $100,000 places this renovation in the bottom quarter of estimated costs for similar renovation and alteration filings in Harris County, which has a median cost of $250,000. The scheduled build window of 395 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for this type of work. The cost per square foot is $952, which is above the county median of $80 per square foot. These figures are derived from 39,248 TDLR-registered renovation and alteration filings in the county.

TDLR completed plan review in October 2024, and construction was scheduled to finish in November 2025. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Costco Wholesale Corporation has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,770,000, including locations in San Antonio, Pflugerville, and Prosper. Ware Malcomb has designed six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $50,088,544, including a Costco project in Wylie.

The site is situated in ZIP code 77027, where the U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 19,269 and a median household income of $102,861. The area includes other businesses such as Mercedes-Benz of Houston Greenway, Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace, and Camden Plaza Apartments. City of Houston permit records show one permit on file at this street address, issued between August 2026 and August 2026, for a retail freezer replacement. This permit is distinct from the restroom renovation described in the TDLR filing.

The project registration reflects a specific operational need for employee infrastructure rather than a public-facing expansion. The scope is limited to the exterior addition and associated site plan changes. The involvement of a registered accessibility specialist ensures compliance with accessibility standards for the new facility. The project is part of a broader pattern of commercial renovations in the Harris County area, which includes other projects such as 3900 Essex and The Grand Forum. The specific focus on fleet driver access highlights the logistical considerations for large retail operations in urban settings.