Cast-iron drains under the slab. Homes built from the 1950s to the late 1970s often still have cast-iron drain lines. They corrode, crack and seep for months, and insurers often dispute the damage as long-term wear, so the leak’s timeline needs careful documentation.
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Water Damage Restoration in Central Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach & Lighthouse Point
Central Boca is where the city’s older housing meets its busiest streets. That means aging drain lines under the slab, single-family homes that have been renovated over the original plumbing, and neighborhoods where heavy rain has nowhere to go. South across the Hillsboro Canal, Deerfield Beach and Lighthouse Point bring their own mix of large condo communities and canal-front homes. Aqua Revive provides water damage restoration across all three.
Call (561) 979-0130 · ZIP codes 33486, 33433 (Central Boca), 33441, 33442 (Deerfield Beach), 33064 (Lighthouse Point)
What water damage looks like here
Street flooding after cloudbursts. On October 26, 2025, parts of Boca got upwards of nine inches of rain in two hours, and Palm Beach Farms residents faced close to knee-deep water in the street (WPTV). The city’s own climate assessment names the area around and south of Boca Raton Airport as the most vulnerable to rain-driven flooding (City of Boca Raton).
Renovated older homes. New kitchens and floors over original supply lines and drains. A leak under new hardwood or behind custom cabinets is expensive, and fast drying is the difference between saving it and replacing it.
Villa and condo communities in 33433, with shared walls and roofs where one unit’s leak becomes the neighbor’s problem.
Central Boca Raton (33486, 33433)
ZIP 33486 is one of Boca’s most established areas. About 71% of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is around $636,000 (US Databases). It includes Old Floresta, laid out by Addison Mizner in the 1920s and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (Pure Equity Realty), and Palm Beach Farms, with ranch homes and canal views. ZIP 33433, home to about 47,000 people, adds communities such as Boca Pointe and Boca Lago, a mix of villas, condos and single-family homes (US Databases).
Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach is Boca’s neighbor to the south, across the Hillsboro Canal and the county line in Broward. Its western side includes Century Village, a large active-adult condo community, and neighborhoods such as the Villages of Hillsboro. Its eastern side runs to the beach and the Intracoastal. For us, that means a lot of condo work: unit-to-unit leaks, water heaters and AC overflows, coordinated with associations and often with owners who are away part of the year.
Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point, just south of Deerfield Beach, is built around deep-water canals connected to the Intracoastal and the Atlantic through the Hillsboro Inlet. It’s mostly single-family homes, many of them mid-century ranches from the 1960s to the 1980s (Landmark Signature Realty). Older plumbing, slab leaks, and canal-front lots exposed to storm and tidal water are what we see most here.
Access and paperwork
Condo and villa associations in all three areas usually need a certificate of insurance and notice before contractors start. We handle that with your manager. Deerfield Beach and Lighthouse Point are in Broward County, so any permits needed for repairs come from those cities rather than from Boca Raton.
Our services in Central Boca, Deerfield Beach & Lighthouse Point
Emergency Water Extraction
Standing water removed fast, with the spread measured from the first visit.
Structural Drying & Dehumidification
Drying to a measured dry standard, with daily moisture readings.
Leak Detection
Especially for slab leaks and cast-iron drains.
Mold Remediation
Containment and removal to the IICRC S520 standard.
Sewage Backup Cleanup
Category 3 water removed safely, then disinfected and dried.
Flood & Storm Damage
Street flooding and storm water, documented by source.
Water Damage Repair & Reconstruction
Drywall, flooring, cabinets and paint, matched to what was there.
Commercial Water Damage
For condo associations, offices and businesses.
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Central Boca, Deerfield & Lighthouse Point FAQs
How do I know if my older Boca home has cast-iron drains?
Homes built before the late 1970s often do. A licensed plumber can confirm with a camera inspection of the drain line. Warning signs include slow drains, sewer smells, recurring backups, and damp or lifting floor tiles near bathrooms.
Does homeowners insurance cover cast-iron pipe damage?
Often it covers sudden water damage but not slow, long-term leaks or the pipe itself. Insurers frequently argue cast-iron leaks are wear and tear. Prompt reporting, and documentation of when and how the damage was found, matters a lot.
My street floods in heavy rain. What should I do when water reaches the house?
Keep out of the water, turn off power to affected areas if it’s safe to do so, and photograph the water line. Water rising from outside is handled as contaminated floodwater and usually falls under flood insurance, not homeowners.
Do you work in Century Village in Deerfield Beach?
Yes. We follow the community’s contractor and access rules and coordinate with building associations for unit-to-unit leaks.
Are repairs in Deerfield Beach and Lighthouse Point permitted by Boca Raton?
No. Both are in Broward County and have their own building departments. Any permit for repairs comes from the city where the property is.
Water damage in Central Boca, Deerfield Beach or Lighthouse Point? Call Aqua Revive
Call (561) 979-0130.