City of Toronto
Landscaping, decks & fences in Toronto, Ontario
Toronto Building needs a permit for a deck more than 60 cm (24 in) above the ground, for basement work that changes the structure, adds plumbing or creates a unit, for new or modified heating and plumbing, and for a backwater valve. Replacing a furnace or boiler in a house, or repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures, needs none. Toronto’s Private Tree By-law needs a permit to injure or remove a tree 30 cm or more in diameter, measured 1.4 m above the ground; in ravine and natural feature areas any size needs one. Changes to the tree by-laws took effect on September 1, 2026, so check the City’s page before a tree comes down. Doyo books landscaping across Toronto: describe the job, see the full price before you book, and pay only when it is done.
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- 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 Toronto: what to know
Building permits
Toronto Building needs a permit for a deck more than 60 cm (24 in) above the ground, for basement work that changes the structure, adds plumbing or creates a unit, for new or modified heating and plumbing, and for a backwater valve. Replacing a furnace or boiler in a house, or repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures, needs none.
Source: City of Toronto, when do I need a permitTrees
Toronto’s Private Tree By-law needs a permit to injure or remove a tree 30 cm or more in diameter, measured 1.4 m above the ground; in ravine and natural feature areas any size needs one. Changes to the tree by-laws took effect on September 1, 2026, so check the City’s page before a tree comes down.
Source: City of Toronto, when to apply for a tree permitHeritage districts
Toronto has heritage conservation districts across the city. Inside one, new construction, alterations and additions need a heritage permit, which is separate from — and does not replace — a building permit.
Source: City of Toronto, heritage conservation districtsYard waste
Toronto collects yard waste from mid-March to mid-December in kraft paper yard waste bags or rigid open-top containers; bundles up to 1.2 m long and 20 kg, branches up to 7.5 cm across. Grass clippings, sod and soil are not taken.
Source: City of Toronto, yard wasteNeighbourhoods we cover
Downtown · Midtown · The Annex · Leslieville · Liberty Village · The Beaches · High Park · Etobicoke · Scarborough — and the rest of Toronto.
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 Toronto: common questions
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