Halton Region
Landscaping, decks & fences in Burlington, Ontario
Burlington needs a permit for any deck attached to the house, and for a detached deck that is over 10 m² (108 ft²), over 60 cm (2 ft) above the ground, or covered by a roof. A small, low, uncovered free-standing deck doesn’t need one. Inside Burlington’s urban area, removing or injuring a private tree 20 cm (8 in) or more in diameter at 1.37 m needs a City permit; public trees of any size always do. Dead, terminally ill or high-risk trees confirmed by a qualified professional still need a permit, but the fees and replacement compensation are waived. Doyo books landscaping across Burlington: describe the job, see the full price before you book, and pay only when it is done.
Projects
- Landscape Designwritten quote
- Decks & Patioswritten quote
- Fenceswritten quote
Priced after a site visit. Your deposit is held by Doyo until you confirm the work.
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Landscaping & Decks in Burlington: what to know
Deck permits
Burlington needs a permit for any deck attached to the house, and for a detached deck that is over 10 m² (108 ft²), over 60 cm (2 ft) above the ground, or covered by a roof. A small, low, uncovered free-standing deck doesn’t need one.
Source: City of Burlington, decks, porches and patiosBuilding permits
Burlington doesn’t need a building permit for a fence, a shed under 15 m² with no plumbing, like-for-like furnace or air-conditioner replacement, or swapping plumbing fixtures of the same type in the same place. Most other work — including a basement finish — goes through a building permit application, and the City asks for a Pre-Building Approval (zoning, grading and tree check) first.
Source: City of Burlington, do I need a building permitTrees
Inside Burlington’s urban area, removing or injuring a private tree 20 cm (8 in) or more in diameter at 1.37 m needs a City permit; public trees of any size always do. Dead, terminally ill or high-risk trees confirmed by a qualified professional still need a permit, but the fees and replacement compensation are waived.
Source: City of Burlington, forest protection and tree permitsYard waste
Halton Region collects Burlington’s yard waste from the first week of April to the second week of December on your garbage day, in paper yard waste bags or open, labelled rigid containers — never plastic bags. Each bag or container can hold up to 125 L and weigh no more than 50 lb, and brush must be tied in bundles no larger than 2 m by 1 m with branches under 7.5 cm across.
Source: Halton Region, curbside collection and sorting guideNeighbourhoods we cover
Aldershot · Downtown Burlington · Roseland · Shoreacres · Tyandaga · Headon Forest · Millcroft · Alton Village — and the rest of Burlington.
How it works
Booking Landscaping & Decks on Doyo
What to tell Doyo
- What you want built and where
- Rough measurements
- Photos of the space
- Your timeline
Who comes
A pro who has passed Doyo’s ID and police record checks, with ratings from real jobs. See their profile, reviews and past work before you choose.
How you pay
A deposit when you accept the quote, held by Doyo; the balance on completion; part of the pro’s pay held back for a warranty period.
FAQ
Landscaping & Decks in Burlington: common questions
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