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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION in Pharr, TX
101 W ELDORA ROAD, Pharr, TX, 78577
UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION is a additions to existing building project at 101 W ELDORA ROAD, Pharr, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Apr 2027. The project has an estimated value of $8.0M across about 40,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $8.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 40,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $200/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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28 days after the preceding date shown.
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2 days after the preceding date shown.
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182 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION
Universal Metal Products is expanding its facility at 101 W Eldora Road in Pharr, Texas. The project, filed as the Universal Metal Products Expansion, involves adding 40,000 square feet of warehouse space to the existing building. The estimated cost for this addition is $8,000,000, which works out to $200 per square foot. Construction on the site is scheduled to begin in October 2026, with completion targeted for April 2027.
The owner of record for this development is Store Master Funding VI LLC. The design firm listed in the filing is Gdot Design, LLC. Debra Gail Rusnak is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project. The work is described specifically as a warehouse expansion to the existing Universal Metal Products facility. This privately funded project is located on private land for private use within Hidalgo County.
Project Scale and Context
This 40,000-square-foot addition is significantly larger than the median size for similar projects in the region. According to data from 395 TDLR-registered additions to existing buildings in Hidalgo County, the median size is 4,182 square feet. The estimated cost of $8,000,000 is also above the county median of $300,000 for this type of work. The cost per square foot of $200 exceeds the county median of $105 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 182 days is close to the county median of 153 days for similar filings.
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. The status of the project is listed as Project Registered, and plan review is pending. The filing indicates that the work is additions to an existing building rather than a new ground-up construction. The location is in ZIP code 78577, which has a population of about 79,903 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $49,768. The housing stock in this ZIP code consists of 26,568 units, mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $111,500.
Universal Metal Products is undertaking this expansion to increase its warehouse capacity. The project is being built on an existing facility in Pharr. The registration with TDLR ensures that the project meets state accessibility requirements. The construction timeline spans from October 2026 to April 2027. The project is a significant investment in the local industrial infrastructure of Hidalgo County.
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UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 101 W ELDORA ROAD, Pharr, TX 78577 in Pharr, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $8.0M covering 40,000 sq ft. STORE MASTER FUNDING VI LLC is the property owner and GDOT DESIGN, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Universal Metal Products open in Pharr?
The TDLR record shows a construction project for a warehouse expansion. The filing states completion is targeted for April 2027. It does not provide information on when the business will open to the public.
How much is the Universal Metal Products expansion costing?
The estimated cost for the 40,000-square-foot warehouse expansion is $8,000,000. This figure is listed in the TDLR filing for the project at 101 W Eldora Road.
Who is the owner of the Universal Metal Products project?
The owner of record listed in the filing is Store Master Funding VI LLC. The design firm is Gdot Design, LLC, and the registered accessibility specialist is Debra Gail Rusnak.
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to start in October 2026. The completion date on the filing is targeted for April 2027. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026.
What is the size of the new warehouse space?
The project adds 40,000 square feet to the existing facility. This is described in the filing as a warehouse expansion to the existing Universal Metal Products facility in Pharr.
What is UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION?
UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION is a additions to existing building project at 101 W ELDORA ROAD in Pharr, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: WAREHOUSE EXPANSION TO EXISTING UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS FACILITY
Is UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION open in Pharr?
UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION is still under construction in Pharr, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION located?
UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION is located at 101 W ELDORA ROAD, Pharr, TX, 78577, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION?
STORE MASTER FUNDING VI LLC is the property owner/developer of record for UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION?
GDOT DESIGN, LLC is the design firm of record for UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION cost and how big is it?
UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS EXPANSION has an estimated construction value of $8.0M and approximately 40,000 square feet (about $200/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
WAREHOUSE EXPANSION TO EXISTING UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS FACILITY
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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101 W ELDORA ROAD, Pharr, TX, 78577
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