Houston Metro Orthopedic & Spinal Surgery Center Renovation

Houston Metro Surgical Centers is undergoing a renovation at 4219 Richmond Ave in Houston, Texas. The project, filed with TDLR as the Houston Metro Orthopedic & Spinal Surgery Center Renovation, involves the alteration of 9,200 sq ft of existing space. The estimated cost for this work is $2,300,000, which calculates to $250 per square foot. Construction is scheduled to finish in January 2027, with work starting in August 2026.

The owner of record is HMU Holdings, LLC, and the design firm is Polkinghorn Group Architects. Mark S Robinson is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The filing indicates that the work is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, and the status is listed as Review Complete.

Project Context and Comparison

This renovation is significantly larger and more expensive than typical projects in Harris County. Among 38,987 TDLR-registered renovation filings in the county, the median estimated cost is $250,000, and the median size is 4,000 sq ft. The $2,300,000 cost for this project is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter. The scheduled build window of 179 days is longer than the county median of 92 days.

Polkinghorn Group Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,125,000, including work for Round Rock Medical Center and The OB/GYN Group of Austin. The area profile for ZIP 77027 shows a population of about 19,269 and a median household income of $102,861. Housing in this area is predominantly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $881,700.

The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project represents a substantial investment in healthcare infrastructure within the Harris County market. The specific scope of work is described as existing space renovation, focusing on accessibility and facility upgrades.