Harris & Chambers Counties
Water damage & mold help in Baytown, TX
Baytown sits on Galveston Bay at the mouth of the San Jacinto River. Most homes are 1950s–1980s slab houses, with newer subdivisions to the north and east. Land subsidence from past groundwater pumping lowered parts of the area by several feet. The former Brownwood neighborhood had to be abandoned after repeated flooding and Hurricane Alicia in 1983, so flood and surge risk is part of life here.
Areas served
Downtown Baytown · North Baytown · Lakewood · Cedar Bayou area · Chambers County side
ZIPs include 77520, 77521, 77523
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Baytown homes and water damage
Older Baytown homes face aging cast-iron drains and galvanized supply lines. Homes near the bay and Cedar Bayou are exposed to storm surge and drainage flooding during tropical systems.
Subsidence and storm surge
Decades of subsidence lowered ground levels near the bay, increasing surge and flooding exposure during hurricanes.
Tropical storm damage
Wind, rain and surge from Gulf systems damage roofs and cause interior water losses across Baytown.
Aging plumbing
Mid-century homes have original drain and supply lines that are prone to leaks and backups.
Hurricane Ike and storm history
Hurricane Ike in 2008 pushed surge and heavy rain into Baytown neighborhoods near the bay and Cedar Bayou. Homes that flooded then may have had drywall replaced while hidden framing and insulation stayed damp, so musty odors in older bayside homes deserve a moisture check.
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Baytown at a glance
- County
- Harris & Chambers Counties
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown Baytown, North Baytown, Lakewood, Cedar Bayou area
- ZIP codes
- 77520, 77521, 77523
- Nearby
- Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX
Baytown questions
Is storm surge covered by homeowners insurance in Baytown?
No. Storm surge is flood damage and is covered only by flood insurance. Wind damage is covered by your homeowners or a TWIA windstorm policy, depending on location.
Who issues permits in Baytown?
The City of Baytown handles rebuild permits inside city limits. Addresses on the Chambers County side outside the city go through the county.
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