Valvoline in Universal City, TX

A new 3,447 sq ft Valvoline facility is under construction at the intersection of Kitty Hawk Rd and Universal City Blvd in Universal City, Texas. The project is a new construction effort valued at an estimated $1,449,000, placing the cost per square foot at $420. This figure is above the Bexar County median of $115 per square foot for similar new construction filings. The site is located in the Avenida Guadalupe area of ZIP code 78148, a community with a population of about 22,630 and a median household income of $75,395 according to U.S. Census estimates.

The owner of record is LIDL US Operations LLC, while the design firm of record is HFA-AE, Ltd. This firm is also responsible for five other TDLR-registered Valvoline projects across Texas, including locations in San Antonio, Austin, and Fort Worth, each with a similar estimated cost of $1,449,000. The registered accessibility specialist for this specific project is Landy Perkins. The work is privately funded on private land for private use.

Timeline and Status

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in December 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2026. The filing indicates the project is scheduled to finish in October 2026, resulting in a build window of 184 days. This duration is close to the Bexar County median build window of 207 days for new construction projects.

Local coverage from communityimpact.com reported that Universal City approved a permit for Valvoline, an auto repair service, during a meeting on Nov. 18. The article noted that Valvoline has multiple locations throughout Texas, including in Kyle, New Braunfels, and Seguin. The TDLR record confirms the new construction status and the specific scope of 3,447 sq ft of new space. Nearby businesses in the area include E-Z Out Bail Bonds and several Bexar County government offices, such as Pretrial Services and Adult Probation.

The project is part of a broader pattern of accessibility and commercial development in the region. Other registered projects in the same area include renovations for Sydney Lanier High School, PNC Bank Weston Centre, and Haven for Hope. The Valvoline project stands out for its new construction type and specific cost profile, distinguishing it from the renovation-heavy mix in the immediate vicinity. The status is Review Complete, with construction pending the April 2026 start date.