Mold Removal & Remediation in Kemah, TX

Signs to take seriously

• Musty odor in rooms that face the water or stay closed up
• Peeling paint or swollen trim around windows and sliding doors
• Growth on ceilings below a flat or damaged roof section
• Dark spotting around AC vents and return grilles
• Mold in a lower level or ground-floor storage that has taken on water

Local conditions in Kemah

Kemah is a small waterfront city on the west shore of Galveston Bay, about 30 miles from Houston, that grew from a fishing town into a destination built around the Kemah Boardwalk. The Clear Creek Channel runs along its northern edge, separating it from Seabrook, and Clear Lake sits nearby. Storms have reshaped the city more than once: Hurricane Carla severely damaged it in 1961, and in 2008 Hurricane Ike destroyed homes and businesses, with its storm surge hitting the Boardwalk hardest; a waterline inside Landry's Restaurant still marks how high the water rose. Between storms, wind-driven rain, salt air on siding and window seals, and air conditioning that rarely shuts off keep moisture in play.

What affects the cost

Angi's Houston cost data reports an average mold removal job of $2,016 and a full range of $500 to $5,500. Nationally, HomeGuide's 2026 figures put HVAC or duct remediation at $2,000 to $10,000 and full attic work at $6,000 to $15,000. Expect your quote to reflect the area involved, materials removed, access to attics or elevated floors and whether the water source is fixed. Under Texas law, the consultant's protocol and clearance come from a separate company and are billed separately. When repairs follow, the City of Kemah Building Department handles permits, inspections and contractor registrations through its MyGov portal, and its permits page links to the city's flood ordinance, Municipal Code Chapter 46.

What happens when you call

Share what you're seeing and what caused it, and you're connected with an independent local company. A consultant who holds a TDLR mold assessment license writes the protocol, a different company performs the removal, the consultant verifies clearance, and you receive a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation within 10 days. Before anyone starts, look up both companies on TDLR's license search and expect TDLR's Consumer Mold Information Sheet.