Kemah, Galveston County
General contractor in Kemah, TX
Kemah sits where Clear Lake meets Galveston Bay. It is a coastal town, and building here means planning for storm surge, wind and salt air from day 1.
Short answerAmerican Federal Construction works in Kemah on kitchen and master bathroom remodels, foundation repair, house elevation and new homes, with 1 fixed written price per project. Call 281-326-9719.
Building in Kemah: what to know
- Coastal flood zones. Much of Kemah is in high-risk coastal flood zones, so new homes are built on pilings with living space above the flood level.
- Windstorm rules. Coastal construction here must meet windstorm requirements, with inspections where the Texas Department of Insurance requires them.
- Salt air. Composite decking, coated fasteners and good house wrap make a coastal home last.
Services most asked for here
Projects
New homes
3-storey elevated coastal home, framing to finish
New homes
Elevated home with grand front staircase
Kemah questions
Do you build raised homes in Kemah?
Yes. Elevated coastal homes on pilings are a large part of our new home work.
How high does a new home in Kemah need to be?
It depends on the flood zone and required elevation for your lot. A survey and the permit office confirm it.
Free estimate
Tell us about your project
Sam or the team will call you back within 1 business day to talk it through and book a site visit.
281-326-9719