Blackout Auto Spa in Katy, TX

Blackout Auto Spa is an upcoming auto spa facility located at 282 Buc-ee’s Blvd, Suite 800, in Katy, Texas. The project involves the renovation and alteration of 7,500 square feet of lease space within the Katy Business Park. The filing describes the scope of work as an upfit for an auto spa that includes a dedicated showroom and a workshop area. The estimated cost for this construction work is $250,000.

GDL Development is listed as the owner and developer of record for this private project. Rivers Barden Architects serves as the design firm of record, bringing professional architectural oversight to the interior build-out. William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, distinguishing it from public infrastructure developments.

The TDLR registration for this project was completed in October 2025, with plan review also finishing in that month. Construction was scheduled to begin in December 2025, with a planned completion date of January 2026. Although that scheduled end date has passed, the TDLR record has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the current physical state of the site is not confirmed in the public record, and the project remains in a status of review complete without a documented closeout.

Project Context and Market Position

This renovation aligns with the median estimated cost for similar renovation and alteration filings in Fort Bend County, which stands at $239,750. The project’s cost per square foot is $33, which is below the county median of $80 per square foot for this type of work. The scheduled build window of 60 days was shorter than the county median of 92 days, indicating a streamlined construction timeline for the 7,500-square-foot space.

Rivers Barden Architects is the design firm for six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,221,995. These include multiple projects in Houston and Kemah, such as Amegy on Main and Building A and B in Kemah. The presence of established firms and developers in this corridor suggests a consistent level of professional oversight for commercial upfits in the Katy area.

The site is situated in ZIP code 77006, which has a population of about 23,927 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $102,003, and the median owner-occupied home value is $599,500. The surrounding area includes various automotive and storage businesses, such as RV Station Katy and Trailer World Katy, which may indicate a local demand for vehicle maintenance and care services.