Development, Design and Construction of a Car Wash

Once a site has been analyzed and determined desirable by the investor, the following tasks should be accomplished simultaneously, in relatively short order:

• Develop a Business Plan

• Execute a Contract to Purchase the site…Contingent upon the investor receiving financing and final project approval from the jurisdiction.

 

 

 

 

• Initiate the Funding Process (Pre-funding qualification expedites this process)

• Draft a Preliminary Site Layout

• Complete the city approval process

 

 

 

 

• Complete the site survey

 

 

 

 

 

• Complete an environmental survey if needed

 

 

 

 

 

• Obtain a Soils Report

 

 

 

 

 

• Specify the Vehicle Wash Equipment

• Earnest Contract Executed with Equipment Supplier

• Interview/Select Architect/Engineers

 

 

 

 

• Interview/Select Building Contractor(s)

 

 

 

 

• Appraisal Process

 

• Final Building and Site Design

• Final Equipment Specifications

• Final Project Cost Estimates to Include:

1) Land Purchase

2) Building & Site Construction

3) Vehicle Wash Equipment

4) Building Permit Fees

5) Water and Sewer Tap Fees

6) Electrical Service Fees

7) Natural Gas Service Fees

8) Drainage, Street & Other Impact Fees

9) Construction Loan Fees & Interest

10) Appraisal Fees

11) Construction Contingency

 

 

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

• Receive Funding Approval

• Construction Loan Executed

• Building Permits Obtained

• Building Site Improvement Contract Executed

• Wash Equipment Contract Executed

• Building and Site Improvements Completed

• Wash Equipment Installation Completed

• Certificate of Occupancy Issued