Petfolk in Houston, TX

Fry Tuckerton Investors is overseeing the construction of a new Petfolk Pet Care Center at 20625 Tuckerton Road, suite 100, in Houston, Harris County. The project involves a first-generation tenant build-out for a 2,000 sq ft space within the building located at 9225 Katy freeway, suite 114. This renovation and alteration work is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a TABS project. The filing indicates that the project is targeted for February 2027, with construction scheduled to begin in December 2026 after the registration was completed in November 2026.

The estimated cost for this development is $650,000, which calculates to $325 per square foot. This investment covers a comprehensive scope of work that includes new partitions, ceilings, finishes, restrooms, plumbing fixtures, and associated electrical and mechanical work. These systems will connect to the existing building infrastructure to support the operational needs of the Petfolk facility. The project is privately funded and situated on private land intended for private commercial use.

Perkins & Will serves as the design firm of record for this Houston location, bringing their expertise to the tenant improvement process. Tim Mullins is the registered accessibility specialist overseeing the compliance aspects of the build-out. Fry Tuckerton Investors, LP acts as the owner and developer of record for the property. The project represents one of the developments associated with this investor group, which also has another TDLR-registered project totaling $2,500,000 in Cypress.

When compared to other renovation and alteration filings in Harris County, this project stands out in several metrics. The median estimated cost for similar projects is $250,000, with the middle half ranging from $126,850 to $600,000. This project's cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter. Additionally, the $325 per square foot cost is significantly above the county median of $80. The scheduled build window of 73 days is close to the county median of 92 days.

The area surrounding the project, identified by ZIP code 77024, shows a median household income of $142,039 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The population in this ZIP code is approximately 37,647, with 18,599 housing units. The median owner-occupied home value is reported at $1,164,400, indicating a market where housing is mostly owner-occupied. Harris County unemployment was recorded at 4.6 percent in September 2026, which was lower than the previous year.