Phantom Foam delivers professional spray foam insulation in Kemah and across the Galveston Bay area — protecting coastal homes and businesses with durable, moisture-resistant insulation built for long-term performance.
Kemah sits directly on Galveston Bay at the mouth of Clear Creek — one of the most exposed coastal locations in the Greater Houston area. Waterfront homes along Bradford Avenue, Bay Avenue, and the residential streets surrounding the Kemah Boardwalk experience direct Galveston Bay exposure from prevailing southeast winds, year-round salt air, tidal moisture, and the combination of bay and Clear Creek humidity that makes this one of the most demanding insulation environments in Galveston County. Standard fiberglass insulation in a Kemah waterfront home absorbs salt-laden moisture, loses effective R-value, and provides no real vapor control against the coastal humidity that penetrates every unsealed gap and penetration throughout the building envelope.
Kemah's residential character is a mix of elevated waterfront homes on pilings, older bayside cottages along the main streets, and more conventional residential construction inland from the boardwalk area. Each building type requires a slightly different approach to the same underlying moisture problem. Elevated homes need closed cell on the underfloor assembly. Older bayside cottages often need a complete removal and replacement of degraded original insulation. Conventional inland homes benefit most from comprehensive attic air sealing with closed cell on the roofline. Phantom Foam assesses each property individually and recommends the correct specification for the specific assembly.
Every service below is available throughout Kemah and surrounding communities. All links go to full service detail pages with product specs and pricing guidance.
Open cell, closed cell, and hybrid installs for Kemah waterfront and bayside homes. Closed cell is the correct specification for all coastal-adjacent assemblies in Kemah's direct Galveston Bay environment.
Closed cell encapsulation for Kemah crawl spaces and underfloor assemblies on elevated piling homes — creating a marine-grade vapor barrier on every bay-exposed surface at the floor level.
Full air sealing and spray foam for Kemah attics — sealing every bypass against direct bay air infiltration that carries salt, humidity, and moisture into attic assemblies year-round in this coastal environment.
Removal of salt-air-degraded or moisture-contaminated fiberglass from Kemah attics and crawl spaces. HEPA cleaning of all substrate surfaces before new closed cell foam is applied for maximum performance.
Seamless closed cell SPF roofing for Kemah commercial properties and marine-area businesses — insulates, waterproofs, and resists salt air degradation. Polyurea or silicone topcoats for UV and marine protection.
Spray foam for Kemah commercial properties, marine businesses, and facilities along the Galveston Bay waterfront. Humidity and salt air management built into every commercial scope we deliver.
Every project follows the same four-step process — from your first call to final documentation. No shortcuts, no vague scopes.
We visit your property, inspect the space, take moisture readings where applicable, and identify the right product and assembly for your specific building. No fee, no obligation.
We recommend open cell, closed cell, blown-in, or hybrid based on your building type, budget, and goals — and explain the reasoning so you understand the strategy, not just the price.
Trained crews with professional proportioning equipment. Surfaces masked and protected. Foam applied in controlled lifts with full penetration and transition detailing before main application.
Depths verified, site fully cleaned, documentation provided. Licensed and insured in Texas. Close-out packages available for builders, GCs, and commercial clients on request.
Questions specific to Kemah neighborhoods, building types, and local conditions. For our full library visit the FAQ page.
Serving Kemah, Clear Lake Shores, and all surrounding Galveston Bay waterfront and bay-area communities. Licensed, insured, and 0% interest financing available for 12 months through Wells Fargo. Monday through Saturday scheduling.
(832) 400-4659