Water damage restoration in Bonita Springs often traces back to the Imperial River. The river runs through the older part of town along Old 41, and after Hurricane Irma in 2017 it rose into nearby neighborhoods and stayed high for days. Hurricane Ian in 2022 added surge along Bonita Beach Road and the bay side. Water that comes in from the river or the Gulf is Category 3, so carpet, pad and lower drywall come out.
Away from the river, most calls are indoor leaks in slab homes and condos east of US 41. Washer hoses, water heaters and closet air handlers are the usual sources. In a condo tower or mid-rise, a leak from the unit above can soak ceilings two floors down, and Florida condo law splits the repair between owners and the association.
Bonita Springs is its own city, so repair permits come from the City of Bonita Springs building department rather than Lee County. Keep moisture readings and photos from the drying for the permit file and your insurer.
Around Bonita Springs
Places nearby:
- 📍Imperial River
- 📍Riverside Park
- 📍Everglades Wonder Gardens
- 📍Old 41 Road
- 📍Bonita Beach Road
Water Restoration in Bonita Springs Local notes
- •Bonita Springs runs its own building department; permits do not come from Lee County.
- •Neighborhoods near the Imperial River flooded after Hurricane Irma in 2017.
- •Hurricane Ian brought surge along Bonita Beach Road in 2022.
- •Condo leaks between units are split between owners and the association under Florida law.