Rick's Cleaners in Dripping Springs, TX

Rick's Cleaners Dripping Springs is a 1,427-square-foot renovation located at 333 U.S. 290 East, Suite 417, in Dripping Springs, Texas. The project, filed under the facility name The Shops at The Springs, converted a former veterinary clinic space into two tenant lease areas. One of these spaces serves as the pick-up and drop-off facility for Rick's Cleaners, a local dry cleaning and laundry service. The renovation work involved a complete remodel of the existing tenant finish-out to meet the specific operational needs of the new businesses.

The construction was privately funded by Verdugo South LLC, the owner of record, on private land in Hays County. Herron Design Studio architecture, PLLC, served as the design firm for the project. The estimated cost for this renovation was $60,000, which calculates to $42 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $95 per square foot for similar renovation filings in Hays County, indicating a cost-efficient build relative to local standards.

The project timeline began with TDLR registration in January 2026, followed by plan review completion in March 2026. Construction started in February 2026, with a scheduled completion date of May 2026. The scheduled build window of 89 days was close to the county median of 92 days for renovation projects.

Project Status and Inspection

The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, confirming that the construction phase is complete. The TDLR status is officially marked as Inspection Complete. This verification ensures that the renovated space meets the accessibility standards required for public tenant facilities in Texas. The project is one of several recent registrations by Verdugo South LLC, which also managed the renovation of The Shops at the Springs and Clock Tower Square in Dripping Springs, both of which are now closed projects.

Rick's Cleaners is part of a broader local presence in Dripping Springs, with listings in the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce directory. An Instagram post from the business indicated excitement about meeting customers at the new location, highlighting services such as dry cleaning, wash and fold, laundry, alterations, and leather care. The area profile for ZIP code 78620 shows a median household income of $146,551 and a median owner-occupied home value of $624,800 according to U.S. Census estimates. The project fits within the local economic context of a predominantly owner-occupied housing market with a stable population base of approximately 20,624 residents.