Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH in Houston, TX
70 FARM TO MARKET 1960 RD. W., Houston, TX, 77090
Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH is a new construction project at 70 FARM TO MARKET 1960 RD. W., Houston, in Houston County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Feb 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M across about 3,338 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.0M
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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
- 3,338 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $300/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
- 9 months
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The interval between the filed start and completion dates. These dates describe the proposed schedule and do not measure actual construction progress.
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175 days after the preceding date shown.
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279 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH
Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH is a new construction project for a 3,338 sq ft carwash located at 70 Farm to Market 1960 Rd. W. in Houston, TX 77090. The filing identifies the facility as a 1.03-acre site intended for vehicle cleaning services. The project is registered with TDLR under the facility name The Whale Wash, with Francis Garrett listed as the owner of record.
Construction was scheduled to begin in May 2025, with a target completion date of February 2026. The estimated cost for this build is $1,000,000, which calculates to $300 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the county median of $100 for similar new construction filings in Houston County. The total estimated cost is close to the county median of $1,000,000 for this type of project.
Project Status and Record
The project was registered with TDLR in November 2024. The scheduled build window of 279 days is close to the county median of 272 days for new construction projects in the area. Cesar A Diaz is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Although the target completion date of February 2026 has passed, no plan review or inspection has been recorded in the public record. This means the public TDLR file does not confirm whether the construction proceeded, was completed, or was altered after the initial registration. The status remains registered, but specific milestones beyond the initial filing are not detailed in the available data.
The site is situated in a commercial corridor with established automotive businesses. Nearby businesses include BMW of Houston North, Team Gillman Honda North, Mercedes-Benz of Houston North, and Audi North Houston. Other local establishments include Texas Roadhouse and PetSmart. The surrounding area in ZIP code 77090 has a population of about 41,843, with a median household income of $48,196 according to U.S. Census estimates.
Other registered projects in the immediate vicinity include HCA Northwest, Murphy USA 8017, and Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. These filings indicate a mix of new construction and renovation activity in the Houston County region. The Whale Wash filing stands as a specific new construction entry for a carwash facility at the specified address.
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Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH is a New Construction project located at 70 FARM TO MARKET 1960 RD. W., Houston, TX 77090 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M covering 3,338 sq ft. Francis Garrett is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on November 7, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address of The Whale Wash?
The facility is located at 70 Farm to Market 1960 Rd. W., Houston, TX 77090.
Who is the owner of The Whale Wash?
Francis Garrett is listed as the owner/developer of record for this project.
Is the carwash open?
The TDLR record shows the project as registered with a target completion of February 2026. No plan review or inspection has been recorded, so the operational status is not confirmed in this file.
Who is the registered accessibility specialist?
Cesar A Diaz is the registered accessibility specialist for this TDLR filing.
What is Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH?
Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH is a new construction project at 70 FARM TO MARKET 1960 RD. W. in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Proposed 1.03 Acre carwash located at 70 FM 1960 Rd. Houston TX 77090 in Houston TX.
Is Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH open in Houston?
Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH was scheduled to finish construction in Feb 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH located?
Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH is located at 70 FARM TO MARKET 1960 RD. W., Houston, TX, 77090, in Houston County.
Who is the owner or developer of Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH?
Francis Garrett is the property owner/developer of record for Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH cost and how big is it?
Site Works to serve THE WHALE WASH has an estimated construction value of $1.0M and approximately 3,338 square feet (about $300/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Proposed 1.03 Acre carwash located at 70 FM 1960 Rd. Houston TX 77090 in Houston TX.
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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70 FARM TO MARKET 1960 RD. W., Houston, TX, 77090
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