Valvoline in San Antonio, TX

A new Valvoline service center is planned for 1530 Babcock Road in San Antonio, Bexar County. The project involves the new construction of a 2,673 sq ft facility that includes a lube pit. The total estimated cost for this build is $1,449,000, which works out to $542 per square foot. This specific filing was registered with TDLR in September 2026, and completion is targeted for September 2027.

The owner of record for this development is Flores Alfredo L JR. The design firm responsible for the project is HFA-AE, Ltd. The registered accessibility specialist listed in the filing is Landy Perkins. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. It is a standalone new construction project rather than a renovation of an existing structure.

Project Scale and Cost Context

This Valvoline location sits above the median estimated cost for new construction filings in Bexar County. The median cost for similar projects in the county is $600,000, while this project is valued at $1,449,000. The median size for new construction in the area is 6,309 sq ft, whereas this facility is 2,673 sq ft. The median cost per square foot in the county is $115, compared to the $542 per square foot for this specific build.

The scheduled build window for this project is 189 days. This duration is close to the county median of 208 days for similar new construction filings. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026, and the filing indicates a construction start date of March 2027. The completion date on the filing is September 2027, meaning the project is targeted for September 2027.

HFA-AE, Ltd has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,694,000. These include Valvoline locations in Austin, Fort Worth, and other San Antonio addresses, as well as a Lamb's Tire & Auto Service in Manor. All of these other projects have review complete status. The current San Antonio project on Babcock Road is part of this broader design firm portfolio.

City of San Antonio permit records show seven permits on file at this street address. These permits were issued between April 2025 and February 2026. The types include three Electrical General Permits, two Plumbing Gas Permits, one Solar Photovoltaic Permit, and one Mechanical Permit. The most recent permit is associated with Fire Station 34. These permits may relate to other tenants or suites at the same address and are not necessarily specific to this Valvoline construction.

The project is privately funded and located on private land. The registered accessibility specialist is Landy Perkins. The design firm is HFA-AE, Ltd. The owner is Flores Alfredo L JR. The project is targeted for September 2027. Plan review is pending. The project is registered with TDLR. The cost is $1,449,000. The size is 2,673 sq ft.