Landscaping in Bowmanville, Ontario
Michael Durham Landscaping provides landscaping and hardscaping services in Bowmanville and the surrounding Durham Region. Bowmanville is a community within the Municipality of Clarington.
Bowmanville is the largest community in Clarington, so Clarington's by-laws apply to Bowmanville projects. Driveway widenings need a private entrance permit and must keep at least 40% of the boulevard as soft landscaping.
Planning a pool? See pool installation in Clarington for the local pool enclosure permit rules and how we plan the dig, surround, fencing and sod.
Clarington rules that apply in Bowmanville
Summarized from the Municipality of Clarington's website. Rules change, so we confirm the current requirements for your address when we quote.
Driveway widening and curb cuts
In Clarington you need a private entrance permit to cut a curb or widen a driveway. Single-detached driveways can be 4.5 to 6 m wide depending on lot size and garage width, at least 40% of the boulevard must stay soft landscaping, and driveways must stay 2 m from tree trunks.
Source: Municipality of Clarington, Private Entrance Permit →When curbs can be cut
Clarington says curb cuts may not be inspected or completed from October 1 to March 31 because of snow cover and cold. A driveway widening that needs a curb cut is best planned for spring or summer.
Source: Municipality of Clarington, Private Entrance Permit →Grading and fill
Placing or dumping fill or topsoil, removing soil or altering the grade of your property in Clarington requires a site alteration permit, applied for through the Service Clarington portal.
Source: Municipality of Clarington, Service Clarington →Services available in Bowmanville
Common questions about landscaping in Bowmanville
What landscaping services does Michael Durham Landscaping offer in Bowmanville?
We offer landscaping and hardscaping in Bowmanville, including interlocking patios and walkways, retaining walls, driveway paving, sod installation, exterior waterproofing, pool installation and removal, fencing, lawn and garden maintenance, and residential and commercial snow removal.
Does Michael Durham Landscaping serve Bowmanville?
Yes. Bowmanville is a community within the Municipality of Clarington. We serve Bowmanville and the rest of Durham Region from our central base in Whitby, working on-site at your property.
Do I need a permit to widen my driveway in Bowmanville?
Yes, if you are cutting the curb or widening the entrance. Bowmanville is in Clarington, which requires a private entrance permit and limits single-detached driveways to 4.5 to 6 m wide depending on the lot.
How do I get a quote for landscaping in Bowmanville?
Use the form on this page or call (289) 928-8206. We arrange an on-site visit to review the scope and provide an itemized quote.
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Ready to start your project in Bowmanville?
Contact us to discuss your landscaping or hardscaping project. We will arrange an on-site visit and provide an itemized quote.