First Methodist Church of Bryan - Vehicle Damage Repairs

The renovation of First Methodist Church of Bryan at 506 E 28th St is complete. The project, filed as vehicle damage repairs, has passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection, confirming that construction has concluded and the site is ready for use.

This renovation focused on repairing specific structural and aesthetic elements damaged by a vehicle impact. The scope of work included restoring walls, exterior stone, windows, and flooring. The building underwent a targeted alteration rather than a full-scale reconstruction, addressing the immediate need for structural integrity and aesthetic restoration.

Project Scale and Cost

The registered accessibility project covered 1,000 sq ft of the facility. The estimated cost for these repairs was $62,221, which calculates to $62 per square foot. This cost per square foot is below the county median of $96 for similar renovation filings in Brazos County. The total project cost is also below the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration projects in the area.

The construction timeline was concise, with a scheduled build window of 60 days. This duration is shorter than the median scheduled build window of 121 days for comparable projects in the county. The project was registered with TDLR in May 2026, with plan review completed in June 2026. Construction began in June 2026, and the final inspection was passed in October 2026.

Location and Context

The church is located in Bryan, within Brazos County. The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use. The owner of record is First United Methodist Church-Bryan. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Eddie Hare. The surrounding area, ZIP code 77803, has a population of about 31,923 residents. The median household income in this area is estimated at $50,953, and the median owner-occupied home value is $141,000. The housing stock in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied.

Brazos County’s unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026, a figure higher than a year earlier. This renovation project represents a specific instance of maintenance and repair within the local construction landscape, distinct from larger new-build developments. The completion of this project ensures that the facility meets current accessibility standards after the incident that necessitated the repairs.