York Region
Landscaping, decks & fences in Markham, Ontario
Markham needs a building permit for finished basements, second units and any plumbing inside a building (a separate plumbing permit). A rear-yard deck needs none if it is under 10 m², not attached to the house and no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above the ground; anything else does. Fences need no permit unless they enclose a pool. Trees 20 cm or more in diameter at breast height on private property are protected by Markham’s Tree Preservation By-law 2023-164; removing one needs a permit from the City. Doyo books landscaping across Markham: 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.
Local
Landscaping & Decks in Markham: what to know
Building permits
Markham needs a building permit for finished basements, second units and any plumbing inside a building (a separate plumbing permit). A rear-yard deck needs none if it is under 10 m², not attached to the house and no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above the ground; anything else does. Fences need no permit unless they enclose a pool.
Source: City of Markham, decks and permitsTrees
Trees 20 cm or more in diameter at breast height on private property are protected by Markham’s Tree Preservation By-law 2023-164; removing one needs a permit from the City.
Source: City of Markham, treesHeritage districts
Markham has four heritage conservation districts: Buttonville, Markham Village, Thornhill and Unionville. Any change to the outside of a building or property there — windows, porches, garages, additions — needs a minor or major heritage permit.
Source: City of Markham, heritage servicesYard waste
Markham collects yard material every other week from April to the end of October in kraft paper bags, open containers or bundles under 1.2 m, 18 kg each at most. Grass clippings are not taken.
Source: City of Markham, yard materialNeighbourhoods we cover
Unionville · Markham Village · Cornell · Cathedraltown · Berczy Village · Milliken — and the rest of Markham.
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 Markham: common questions
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