Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
BlueWave Express Car Wash
900 E Gibbs St, Del Rio, TX, 78840
BlueWave Express Car Wash is a new construction project at 900 E Gibbs St, Del Rio, in Val Verde County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Aug 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $2.5M across about 4,954 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.5M
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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
- 4,954 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $505/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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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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89 days after the preceding date shown.
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243 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About BlueWave Express Car Wash
BlueWave Express Car Wash is a new construction project located at 900 E Gibbs St in Del Rio, Val Verde County. The facility is designed to cover 4,954 sq ft with an estimated cost of $2,500,000. This private development is owned by BW Del Rio Gibbs, LLC and uses a design firm named A Plus Design Group. The project is registered with TDLR and has completed plan review.
The construction schedule indicates a start date of December 2025 and a planned completion date of August 2026. Although this date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Project Economics and Scale
At $2,500,000, this project sits in the top quarter of estimated costs for new construction filings in Val Verde County. The county median for similar projects is $750,000. The cost per square foot for this car wash is $505, which is significantly above the county median of $122 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 243 days is close to the county median of 232 days.
A Plus Design Group has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $12,350,000. These include ClearWater Express Car Wash locations in Carrollton, Houston, Granbury, and Irving. The BlueWave brand is part of this broader network of express car wash facilities. The specific address on the filing is distinct from other BlueWave locations mentioned in third-party sources.
Site Context and Neighborhood
The site is located in ZIP code 78840, which has a population of about 47,053 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $59,608. Nearby businesses include Russell Hardware, Gonzalez Auto Parts, and Chevron. Val Verde County unemployment was 6.2 percent in June 2026.
The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Jeffrey A Gutknecht. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2025. Plan review was completed in the same month. The status remains Review Complete without a final inspection recorded. This distinguishes the project from those that have fully closed out their construction records.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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BlueWave Express Car Wash is a New Construction project located at 900 E Gibbs St in Del Rio, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.5M covering 4,954 sq ft. BW Del Rio Gibbs, LLC is the property owner and A Plus Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 3, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BlueWave Express Car Wash open in Del Rio?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. While third-party sources like Yelp list an address, the construction record does not confirm operational status. The planned completion date was August 2026, but no final inspection is on file.
Who owns the BlueWave Express Car Wash at 900 E Gibbs St?
The owner of record is BW Del Rio Gibbs, LLC. The design firm is A Plus Design Group. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use in Val Verde County.
What is the estimated cost of this car wash project?
The estimated cost is $2,500,000. This places the project in the top quarter of costs for new construction in Val Verde County. The cost per square foot is $505, which is above the county median of $122.
When was the construction scheduled to finish?
The filing listed a completion date of August 2026. Construction was scheduled to start in December 2025. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the actual completion status is not confirmed in the public record.
Who is the registered accessibility specialist?
Jeffrey A Gutknecht is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2025 and completed plan review in the same month.
What is BlueWave Express Car Wash?
BlueWave Express Car Wash is a new construction project at 900 E Gibbs St in Del Rio, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New car wash facility
Where is BlueWave Express Car Wash located?
BlueWave Express Car Wash is located at 900 E Gibbs St, Del Rio, TX, 78840, in Val Verde County.
Who is the owner or developer of BlueWave Express Car Wash?
BW Del Rio Gibbs, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for BlueWave Express Car Wash, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for BlueWave Express Car Wash?
A Plus Design Group is the design firm of record for BlueWave Express Car Wash, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does BlueWave Express Car Wash cost and how big is it?
BlueWave Express Car Wash has an estimated construction value of $2.5M and approximately 4,954 square feet (about $505/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New car wash facility
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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900 E Gibbs St, Del Rio, TX, 78840
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