Halton Region
Landscaping, decks & fences in Oakville, Ontario
In Oakville any deck attached to the house needs a building permit, whatever its size. A free-standing deck needs one once it is larger than 10 m² and higher than 61 cm above the ground, and every deck has to meet the zoning by-law. Oakville needs a permit to remove any tree on private property that is 15 cm or more in diameter at breast height. The fee is $65 for a first tree of 15–24 cm and $425 for each additional or larger tree; dead and high-risk trees, ash and buckthorn still need a permit but no fee. Healthy trees removed must be replaced — one new tree for every 10 cm of diameter. Doyo books landscaping across Oakville: describe the job, see the full price before you book, and pay only when it is done.
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- Landscape Designwritten quote
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Landscaping & Decks in Oakville: what to know
Deck permits
In Oakville any deck attached to the house needs a building permit, whatever its size. A free-standing deck needs one once it is larger than 10 m² and higher than 61 cm above the ground, and every deck has to meet the zoning by-law.
Source: Town of Oakville, decksBuilding permits
Oakville needs a building permit to finish or renovate a basement for your own use; adding a bathroom, wet bar or other fixtures also needs a water service calculation form. A separate basement apartment follows the Town’s accessory apartment rules instead.
Source: Town of Oakville, finished basementTrees
Oakville needs a permit to remove any tree on private property that is 15 cm or more in diameter at breast height. The fee is $65 for a first tree of 15–24 cm and $425 for each additional or larger tree; dead and high-risk trees, ash and buckthorn still need a permit but no fee. Healthy trees removed must be replaced — one new tree for every 10 cm of diameter.
Source: Town of Oakville, private tree removal permitHeritage districts
Oakville has four heritage conservation districts: Old Oakville, First and Second Street, Trafalgar Road and Downtown Oakville. Each has a district plan that guides how homes there can change, so check with the Town’s heritage planners before exterior work.
Source: Town of Oakville, heritage districts and propertiesNeighbourhoods we cover
Old Oakville · Bronte · Kerr Village · Clearview · Glen Abbey · River Oaks · West Oak Trails · Joshua Creek — and the rest of Oakville.
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.
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Landscaping & Decks in Oakville: common questions
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