Durham Region
Landscaping, decks & fences in Whitby, Ontario
In Whitby a deck over 2 ft (0.6 m) high needs a building permit and one under that does not. A fence needs no permit, but the Town suggests a current survey so it stays on your side of the line, and the Fence By-law sets the maximum height. On an ordinary Whitby lot — under 0.2 ha of wooded area — no permit is needed to remove a tree, unless the property is in the Werden’s Plan or Brooklin heritage district, where removal needs a Tree Removal Permit. Doyo books landscaping across Whitby: 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 Whitby: what to know
Building permits
In Whitby a deck over 2 ft (0.6 m) high needs a building permit and one under that does not. A fence needs no permit, but the Town suggests a current survey so it stays on your side of the line, and the Fence By-law sets the maximum height.
Source: Town of Whitby, decks and fencesTrees
On an ordinary Whitby lot — under 0.2 ha of wooded area — no permit is needed to remove a tree, unless the property is in the Werden’s Plan or Brooklin heritage district, where removal needs a Tree Removal Permit.
Source: Town of Whitby, tree policies and by-lawsHeritage district
Whitby has two heritage conservation districts: Brooklin, with 169 properties, and Werden’s Plan in downtown Whitby, with 250. Owners there need a heritage permit before doing proposed work, and both district plans were updated in 2026.
Source: Town of Whitby, heritage conservation districtsYard waste
Whitby collects leaves and yard waste every other week from the start of April to the end of November on garbage day, in kraft paper bags or approved open-top containers of 20 kg (44 lb) or less. Grass clippings are not accepted in any Whitby program.
Source: Town of Whitby, garbage and yard wasteNeighbourhoods we cover
Downtown Whitby · Brooklin · Port Whitby · Williamsburg · Taunton North · Rolling Acres · Pringle Creek · Blue Grass Meadows — and the rest of Whitby.
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 Whitby: common questions
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