Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Pitstop Express - Fondren in Houston, TX
8800 Richmond Av., Houston, TX, 77063
Pitstop Express - Fondren is a renovation/alteration project at 8800 Richmond Av., Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Sep 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M across about 5,417 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 5,417 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $185/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 9 months
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59 days after the preceding date shown.
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274 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Pitstop Express - Fondren
Fondren Pitstop is leading a renovation and alteration project at 8800 Richmond Av. in Houston, Texas. The work involves the partial demolition of an existing 9,825-sq-ft building and the construction of a new 5,417-sq-ft structure. This filing, registered with TDLR in October 2026, lists the project status as registered with plan review pending.
Scope and Cost
The estimated cost for this project is $1,000,000, which equates to $185 per square foot. The scope includes the selective demolition of 4,870 sq ft of the existing structure while utilizing a portion of the remaining building for the new construction. This financial profile places the project above the Harris County median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar renovation filings. The $185 per square foot rate is also above the county median of $80 per square foot.
Heights Venture is listed as the design firm of record. The firm has six other TDLR-registered projects in the area, including other Pitstop Express locations in Houston and the Heights Medical Tower. The registered accessibility specialist for this specific filing is Janel Carona Bloom. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Timeline and Context
Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2026. The completion date on the filing is targeted for September 2027. This scheduled build window of 274 days is longer than the Harris County median of 92 days for renovation and alteration projects. The project is located in ZIP code 77063, an area with a Census-estimated population of about 39,994 and a median household income of $54,509.
The Harris County unemployment rate was 5 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. The project name on the filing is Pitstop Express - Fondren. This registration provides a public record of the construction intent and scope for the site at 8800 Richmond Av.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Pitstop Express - Fondren is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 8800 Richmond Av., Houston, TX 77063 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M covering 5,417 sq ft. Fondren Pitstop is the property owner and Heights Venture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 14, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of the Pitstop Express project in Houston?
The project is registered with TDLR . Plan review is pending, and construction is targeted for September 2027. The filing lists the status as Project Registered.
How much does the new building cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $1,000,000 for a 5,417-sq-ft building. This calculates to $185 per square foot, which is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar filings.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Heights Venture is the design firm of record. They have six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including other Pitstop Express locations and the Heights Medical Tower.
Is the business open at 8800 Richmond Av.?
The TDLR record indicates construction is targeted for September 2027. The filing covers construction status and does not confirm business opening hours or operational status.
What is the scope of the renovation work?
The project involves partial demolition of a 9,825-sq-ft building and constructing a new 5,417-sq-ft structure. A total of 4,870 sq ft of the existing building will be selectively demolished.
What is Pitstop Express - Fondren?
Pitstop Express - Fondren is a renovation/alteration project at 8800 Richmond Av. in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The project consists of the partial demolition of an existing 9,825-sf building and the construction of a new 5,417 sf building utilizing portion of the existing structure. a total of 4,870 sf of the existing building will be selectively…
Is Pitstop Express - Fondren open in Houston?
Pitstop Express - Fondren is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Sep 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Pitstop Express - Fondren located?
Pitstop Express - Fondren is located at 8800 Richmond Av., Houston, TX, 77063, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Pitstop Express - Fondren?
Fondren Pitstop is the property owner/developer of record for Pitstop Express - Fondren, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Pitstop Express - Fondren?
Heights Venture is the design firm of record for Pitstop Express - Fondren, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Pitstop Express - Fondren cost and how big is it?
Pitstop Express - Fondren has an estimated construction value of $1.0M and approximately 5,417 square feet (about $185/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The project consists of the partial demolition of an existing 9,825-sf building and the construction of a new 5,417 sf building utilizing portion of the existing structure. a total of 4,870 sf of the existing building will be selectively demolished.
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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8800 Richmond Av., Houston, TX, 77063
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