Durham Region
Landscaping, decks & fences in Pickering, Ontario
Pickering’s Building Services needs a permit for finishing a basement with walls added or removed, any new plumbing, enlarging or moving windows and doors, a shed over 15 m² (161 sq ft) and a deck more than 60 cm (24 in) above the ground. Furnace or boiler replacement in a detached house, same-size window replacement and basement waterproofing repairs need none. Pickering’s Tree Protection By-law (8073/24) needs a permit to remove a tree in a designated protection area — usually along creeks and green spaces — for $155; trees outside those areas need none. Dead or hazardous trees in a protection area still need the permit, free with a certified arborist’s report. Doyo books landscaping across Pickering: 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 Pickering: what to know
Building permits
Pickering’s Building Services needs a permit for finishing a basement with walls added or removed, any new plumbing, enlarging or moving windows and doors, a shed over 15 m² (161 sq ft) and a deck more than 60 cm (24 in) above the ground. Furnace or boiler replacement in a detached house, same-size window replacement and basement waterproofing repairs need none.
Source: City of Pickering, building permitsTrees
Pickering’s Tree Protection By-law (8073/24) needs a permit to remove a tree in a designated protection area — usually along creeks and green spaces — for $155; trees outside those areas need none. Dead or hazardous trees in a protection area still need the permit, free with a certified arborist’s report.
Source: City of Pickering, treesHeritage district
The hamlet of Whitevale is Pickering’s one heritage conservation district. Repairing or replacing windows, doors, roofing, cladding or porches there, and any addition or demolition, needs a heritage permit; minor work can be approved by staff.
Source: City of Pickering, heritage planningYard waste
Durham Region collects Pickering’s yard waste from April to early December, in paper yard bags or labelled open-top containers of 20 kg (44 lb) or less. Grass clippings and plastic bags are not taken.
Source: Region of Durham, yard wasteNeighbourhoods we cover
Bay Ridges · West Shore · Amberlea · Liverpool · Rosebank · Brock Ridge · Duffin Heights · Seaton — and the rest of Pickering.
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 Pickering: common questions
Services