Seawall Repair Bonita Springs, FL

Lee County / Bonita Springs building permit. FDEP; USACE for navigable waters. Gulf-access canal vs. bay/estuary work differ; heavy Hurricane Ian (2022) recovery area

We serve waterfront properties along the Imperial River, Estero Bay, and Gulf-access canals. Service areas include Bonita Springs, Imperial River, Barefoot Beach approaches. Call 866-398-9323 to confirm service at your specific address.

Imperial River and Estero Bay tidal exposure; Hurricane Ian (2022) damage; aging canal seawalls.

Bonita Springs seawall repair on the Imperial River or Estero Bay typically costs $155–$500 per linear foot. An 80-foot residential bulkhead runs $9,500–$32,000 for repair versus $34,000–$70,000 for full replacement. Call 866-398-9323 for a free estimate.

Yes. Work adjacent to Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve requires Florida DEP Southwest District review in addition to Lee County building permits. We are familiar with this process and handle all permitting and DEP coordination for Bonita Springs projects.

The Imperial River's strong wet-season current (June–October) creates active scour at the base of seawall panels, washing sand away from the lower panel zone. This is a different erosion mechanism than tidal cycling — it happens fast during summer flood events and can create large voids in a single season.

Parts of Bonita Springs (Spring Creek, original canal subdivisions) were developed in the 1970s–1980s, similar to Naples. Wiggins Pass area seawalls from this era are now 40–50 years old and commonly show significant void formation on first professional inspection.

Annual inspections are recommended for all Bonita Springs waterfront properties. Post-storm inspection after any named storm event is also critical. Call 866-398-9323 to schedule a free Lee County seawall assessment.