Waller Gateway Business Center

Shell Building #8 is a new 11,960 square foot commercial structure under construction at 19717 Kermier Rd in Waller, Texas. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as part of the Waller Gateway Business Center, is scheduled to finish in December 2027. Construction work is slated to begin in June 2027, following the completion of plan review in August 2026.

The development is privately funded and owned by Robco Kermier, LLC, with MoGo Architects serving as the design firm of record. Tim Mullins is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The estimated cost for the new shell building is $1,196,000, which equates to $100 per square foot. This cost is above the Harris County median for similar new construction filings, while the size and cost per square foot remain close to county averages.

Project Context and Location

The Waller area, identified by ZIP code 77484, has a Census-estimated population of about 13,772 residents. Median household income in this area is approximately $71,446, and the housing stock consists of 5,180 units, mostly owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value in the ZIP code is estimated at $243,400 by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Robco Kermier, LLC has three other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including Shell Building #1, #2, and #7 in Waller. These projects, along with the current build, reflect a pattern of commercial development in the area. MoGo Architects has designed six other registered projects, including additional shell buildings in Waller and structures in Tomball. The scheduled build window for Shell Building #8 is 184 days, which is close to the Harris County median build window of 219 days for new construction projects.

The project status is Review Complete, indicating that the necessary TDLR plan reviews have been finalized. Construction will proceed according to the timeline established in the filing, with the start date set for June 2027. The specific scope of work involves the creation of a shell building, providing the structural framework for future tenant fit-out or use. No further details on interior finishes or specific tenant plans are included in the public filing.