Cat Spec 228 s 16th Maintenance and Repair Shop in Laporte, TX

Stronghold is an interior renovation project located at 228 South 16th Street in Laporte, Texas. The work involves converting an existing metal building, formerly used as an office, into a maintenance and repair shop. The filing identifies the project as Cat Spec 228 s 16th Maintenance and Repair Shop. This 5,000 square foot alteration is estimated to cost $470,000, resulting in a computed cost of $94 per square foot.

Project Scope and Registration

Andrew Russel is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. Carter Architects, Inc. serves as the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR in February 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in February 2025 with a target completion date of April 2025. Although that scheduled date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, meaning the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.

The scope of work is described as an interior remodel of the existing structure to function as a shop. This renovation/alteration type is distinct from new construction or additions. The project fits within the broader context of Harris County construction activity, where similar renovation filings often range in cost and size. This specific project’s estimated cost is above the county median for its type, while its scheduled build window of 50 days is shorter than the county median of 92 days.

Local Context and Design Firm

Carter Architects, Inc. has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,529,008. These include projects in Houston and Missouri City, such as Goodwill, P & I Supply, and Pamela Printing. Some of these projects have completed inspections, while others have completed plan review. The Laporte area includes other registered projects like the Stevedore Support Building 6 and The Centre' at LaPorte, which are new construction efforts. The surrounding ZIP code 77571 has a population of about 37,659 and a median household income of $83,795 according to Census estimates.

Harris County’s unemployment rate was 5 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. This labor market context accompanies the physical development of properties like Stronghold. The project remains a private alteration with no public funding involved. Readers seeking information on the business’s operational status should note that construction records do not confirm opening dates or current business hours.