Bonita Springs sits at the southern end of Lee County, between Estero Bay and the Imperial River, with a mix of gated golf communities, older neighborhoods near Old 41 and downtown, and newer construction east of I-75. Many homes have a private pool, and many communities also have shared pools and spas.
In established communities such as Bonita Bay and Pelican Landing, pools have often been in service for decades. The usual wear points are the light niche, the skimmer, the return fittings and the plumbing under the deck. Newer homes east of I-75 tend to see leaks from plumbing joints and fittings that settle in the first few years after construction.
Bonita Springs took storm surge and flooding from Hurricane Ian in 2022, especially near the Imperial River and the coast. Pools that sat under brackish floodwater, or whose decks shifted, can develop cracks and fitting leaks that show up months later as a slow, steady water loss.
Signs your Bonita Springs pool is leaking
- You top off the pool more than once or twice a week, even in winter
- The level drops more than about 1/4 inch a day
- The water bill rose with no other change
- The level always stops at the light or skimmer
- Wet spots, soft soil or sinking pavers near the pool or equipment
- The auto-fill runs constantly
How leak detection works
A licensed specialist pressure-tests each plumbing line, dye-tests the light, skimmer, returns and any cracks, and uses electronic listening equipment to pinpoint leaks under the deck. It's all done with the pool full; never drain an in-ground pool to look for a leak, because Southwest Florida's high water table can push an empty shell up. Many simple leaks are sealed the same day, and larger plumbing or shell repairs are quoted separately.
Seasonal homes
Many Bonita Springs owners are away for part of the year. A pool that leaks while you're gone can lose a lot of water before anyone notices, and an auto-fill can hide the problem entirely. If you have a home-watch service, ask them to note the water level and auto-fill activity on each visit.
Bonita Springs neighborhoods served
Specialists serve homes throughout Bonita Springs, including Bonita Bay, Pelican Landing, Spanish Wells, Bonita Beach Road, the Imperial River and downtown areas, and the newer communities east of I-75 along Bonita Grande Drive and Terry Street.
Call to be connected with an independent, licensed pool leak specialist serving Bonita Springs, Estero and the rest of Lee County.