Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Blue Tide in Houston, TX
5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 890, Houston, TX, 77007
Blue Tide is a renovation/alteration project at 5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 890, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2027. The project has an estimated value of $321K across about 4,059 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $321K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 4,059 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $79/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
28 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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14 days after the preceding date shown.
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A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
153 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Blue Tide
Blue Tide is renovating 4,059 sq ft of office space at 5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 890, in Houston. The project, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), is an interior alteration focused on updating lighting, power, and finishes. The estimated cost for this work is $321,000, which equates to $79 per square foot. Construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027, with work commencing in September 2026.
The owner of record is 5300 Memorial LLC, and Inventure Design serves as the design firm. William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The site is located in Harris County and falls within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, designated as zone AE. This classification indicates the property is inside a mapped flood zone, a detail relevant to any future risk assessments or insurance considerations for the suite.
Project Context and Comparisons
Inventure Design has six other TDLR-registered projects in Houston, all related to Memorial Tower 1, with a combined value of $8,320,000. Most of those filings are marked as review complete. For this specific renovation, the estimated cost is above the county median of $250,000 for similar alterations. The scheduled build window of 153 days is longer than the county median of 92 days. However, the cost per square foot of $79 is close to the county median of $80.
City of Houston permit records show two building permits issued at this street address between January 2026 and April 2026. Blue Tide is headquartered in Houston and offers sustainable solutions to the lubricants industry, according to third-party sources like Tailwater Capital and PR Newswire. The company has recently expanded its executive team with new finance and commercial leaders.
The surrounding area, ZIP code 77007, has a population of about 45,337 people. The median household income is $140,878, and the median owner-occupied home value is $501,300. Harris County’s unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, which is higher than a year earlier. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, and TDLR plan review was completed in August 2026.
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Blue Tide is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 890, Houston, TX 77007 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $321K covering 4,059 sq ft. 5300 MEMORIAL LLC is the property owner and Inventure Design is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Tide open for business?
The TDLR record only tracks construction status. It does not confirm if the business is open. Third-party sources describe Blue Tide as a Houston-headquartered company, but they do not provide an opening date for this specific renovation.
What is the scope of the renovation?
The filing specifies an interior office renovation. The work includes updating lighting, power systems, and finishes within the 4,059 sq ft suite at 5300 Memorial Drive.
Who is the design firm?
Inventure Design is the design firm of record for this project. They have several other registered projects in Houston, primarily associated with Memorial Tower 1.
What is the estimated cost?
The estimated cost for the renovation is $321,000. This breaks down to approximately $79 per square foot for the 4,059 sq ft space.
When does construction finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027. Work is set to start in September 2026, following the completion of plan review in August 2026.
What is Blue Tide?
Blue Tide is a renovation/alteration project at 5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 890 in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: INTERIOR OFFICE RENOVATION, WHICH WILL INCLUDE UPDATING LIGHTING, POWER, AND FINISHES
Is Blue Tide open in Houston?
Blue Tide is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Blue Tide located?
Blue Tide is located at 5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 890, Houston, TX, 77007, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Blue Tide?
5300 MEMORIAL LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Blue Tide, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Blue Tide?
Inventure Design is the design firm of record for Blue Tide, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Blue Tide cost and how big is it?
Blue Tide has an estimated construction value of $321K and approximately 4,059 square feet (about $79/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
INTERIOR OFFICE RENOVATION, WHICH WILL INCLUDE UPDATING LIGHTING, POWER, AND FINISHES
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
Location & views
5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 890, Houston, TX, 77007
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