Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate
7172 Village Way Dr, Houston, TX, 77087
ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate is a new construction project at 7172 Village Way Dr, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jul 2027. The project has an estimated value of $2.5M across about 4,954 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.5M
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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
- 4,954 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $505/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 9 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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16 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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28 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
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273 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate
A new car wash facility is under construction at 7172 Village Way Dr in Houston, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR as ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate, involves the new construction of a 4,954 sq ft building. The estimated cost for this development is $2,500,000, which computes to $505 per square foot. This investment places the project in the top quarter of estimated costs for new construction filings in Harris County, where the median is $750,000.
Project Scope and Design
The design firm of record is A Plus Design Group, which has other TDLR-registered projects totaling $12,850,000 across several Texas locations. The owner of record is Harry Bao, and the project is privately funded on private land for private use. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Jeffrey A Gutknecht. The site is located in ZIP code 77087, an area with a population of about 35,192 and a median household income of $53,624 according to U.S. Census estimates.
TDLR completed plan review in September 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in July 2027, with work starting October 2026. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete. The scheduled build window of 273 days is close to the county median of 219 days for similar projects. The $505 per square foot cost is above the county median of $88 per square foot.
The project is part of a broader presence by the ClearWater Express Car Wash brand, with other registered facilities in Carrollton, Cypress, Granbury, Irving, and Corsicana. This Houston location adds to the network of privately funded car wash developments in the region. The construction timeline reflects a standard schedule for new commercial facilities in Harris County, where the unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate is a New Construction project located at 7172 Village Way Dr, Houston, TX 77087 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.5M covering 4,954 sq ft. Harry Bao is the property owner and A Plus Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 18, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the car wash scheduled to finish construction?
Construction is scheduled to finish in July 2027. The project started in October 2026 after TDLR completed plan review in September 2026.
Who is the owner of the ClearWater Express Car Wash in Houston?
The owner of record is Harry Bao. The project is privately funded and located on private land at 7172 Village Way Dr.
What is the estimated cost of the new facility?
The estimated cost is $2,500,000. This amounts to $505 per square foot for the 4,954 sq ft building.
Who designed the facility?
The design firm of record is A Plus Design Group. They are also the design firm for five other registered ClearWater Express projects.
What is ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate?
ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate is a new construction project at 7172 Village Way Dr in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Car Wash Facility 4,954 sf
Is ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate open in Houston?
ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate located?
ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate is located at 7172 Village Way Dr, Houston, TX, 77087, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate?
Harry Bao is the property owner/developer of record for ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate?
A Plus Design Group is the design firm of record for ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate cost and how big is it?
ClearWater Express Car Wash Houston Gulfgate has an estimated construction value of $2.5M and approximately 4,954 square feet (about $505/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Car Wash Facility 4,954 sf
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.
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7172 Village Way Dr, Houston, TX, 77087
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