Gateway Plaza Tomball Ste. A.100 Tenant Build-Out

A new Moe's Southwest Grill is being built in Tomball, Texas, occupying Suite A.100 at 27104 SH 249. The project involves the tenant finish-out of a 1,800 sq ft suite within the Gateway Plaza Tomball development. This renovation is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and is targeted for December 2026.

The scope of work includes interior partitions, ceilings, and finishes. The build-out also features an accessible restroom, kitchen and food-prep equipment, a serving line, millwork, and a new storefront. Associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work is part of the filing. The design firm of record is Tedrow Design Group, while Dirt Yard Outpost 4, LLC is listed as the owner/developer.

Project Cost and Timeline

The estimated cost for this renovation is $350,000, which works out to $194 per square foot. This cost is above the county median for similar renovation and alteration filings in Harris County, where the median estimated cost is $250,000. The median cost per square foot in the county is $80, making this project's rate higher than the regional average for this type of work.

Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026. The planned build window is 61 days, which is shorter than the county median of 92 days for comparable projects. The project was registered with TDLR in August 2026, and plan review is pending. The completion date on the filing is December 2026.

Location and Area Context

The site is located in Harris County, within a FEMA moderate-risk area designated as zone X. The surrounding ZIP code 77375 has a population of about 71,198 people, with a median household income of $95,813 according to U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates. The area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $287,100.

Dirt Yard Outpost 4, LLC has one other TDLR-registered project in Tomball, a closed project valued at $300,000. Tedrow Design Group has six other registered projects in the region, including locations in San Antonio, Forney, Katy, Magnolia, and Richmond. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.