Post-Flood Mold Removal in Kemah, TX

Signs to look for after a storm

• A tide line on walls and spotting just above it
• Musty or sour smells in closets and lower cabinets
• Warped doors, swollen trim and loose flooring
• Ceiling stains where wind-driven rain came through the roof
• Growth on supply vents once the AC restarts
• Mildew on furniture, rugs and stored items

Living on the bay in Kemah

Kemah is a small waterfront city of about 1,800 people, the "Gateway to the Bay," on the west shore of Galveston Bay about 30 miles from Houston. The Clear Creek Channel runs at its northern end, separating it from Seabrook, with Clear Lake nearby. It grew from a fishing town into a destination built around the Kemah Boardwalk. Storm history is part of the place: Hurricane Carla severely damaged the city in 1961, and in 2008 Hurricane Ike destroyed homes and businesses and left streets covered in debris. Ike's surge hit the Boardwalk hardest, and a waterline inside Landry's Restaurant still marks how high the water rose. Surge water carries silt and debris into wall cavities, so flooded drywall and insulation almost always come out rather than being dried in place.

What affects cost

Angi's Houston cost data reports typical mold removal at $863 to $3,329, with a low-to-high range of $500 to $5,500. Larger flood jobs follow national ranges (HomeGuide, 2026) of $15 to $30 per square foot. Expect the price to track the wet area, how high walls are cut, cabinets and floors removed, ducts, access and the assessment consultant's separate fee. Commercial spaces along the waterfront are scoped differently from homes, so say which you have.

What happens when you call

You'll be asked about the water source and damage and connected with independent local companies. The consultant writes the protocol, the remediator notifies TDLR five days ahead on jobs of 25 contiguous square feet or more, the work is done inside containment, and clearance leads to a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation. Rebuild permits, inspections and contractor registrations all go through the City of Kemah Building Department's MyGov portal, and its Permits and Inspections page links to Municipal Code Chapter 46, Floods.