Water Works Car Wash

Water Works Car Wash is a new 5,000 square foot facility planned for 2281 Main Street in Buda, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR in January 2026, is a privately funded new construction effort with an estimated cost of $3,000,000. This places the estimated cost in the top quarter of new construction filings in Hays County, where the median estimated cost is $950,000. The $600 per square foot cost is also above the county median of $115 per square foot, reflecting a high-specification build for a car wash.

The owner of record is Water Works Investment Holdings, LLC, which has engaged L-L Design Group as the design firm. L-L Design Group has one other TDLR-registered project totaling $3,000,000, Ben's Scratch Free Car Wash in Allen. The registered accessibility specialist for this Buda project is Raymond M Ray. The filing indicates a construction start date of February 2026 and a target completion date of August 2026. This scheduled build window of 180 days is shorter than the Hays County median of 274 days for similar projects.

Project Status and Location Context

The project is located in Buda, a city in Hays County with a population of approximately 46,685 according to U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates for ZIP code 78610. The area has a median household income of $110,417 and a median owner-occupied home value of $379,300. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied. Nearby businesses include several lodging options such as the Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites and Comfort Suites Buda - Austin South, as well as Classic Collision for car repair. This places the new car wash in a commercial corridor with existing service and lodging infrastructure.

According to the TDLR record, no plan review or inspection has been recorded since the initial registration. Therefore, whether the project proceeded to construction or was completed as scheduled is not confirmed in the public record. The status remains Project Registered. Readers should note that the absence of inspection records does not confirm the physical existence or operational status of the facility. The public record only confirms the intent and registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The project is one of several new construction and renovation efforts in the Buda area, including the Turners South Amenity Center and Hays CISD New High School #4. The Hays County unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier, according to FRED data. This economic context may influence the timing and demand for new commercial services in the region. The Water Works Car Wash project represents a significant investment in the local commercial landscape, aimed at providing a dedicated car wash facility in a growing suburban area south of Austin.