Landscaping in Brooklin, Ontario
Michael Durham Landscaping provides landscaping and hardscaping services in Brooklin and the surrounding Durham Region. Brooklin is a community within the Town of Whitby.
Brooklin is part of the Town of Whitby, so Whitby's by-laws apply here. Newer Brooklin subdivisions tend to have tighter backyards, so we plan equipment access around side yards and neighbouring fences before work starts.
Properties in the Brooklin Heritage Conservation District need a Tree Removal Permit from Whitby before a private tree can come down, which matters when a patio, pool or driveway project involves tree removal.
Planning a pool? See pool installation in Whitby for the local pool enclosure permit rules and how we plan the dig, surround, fencing and sod.
Whitby rules that apply in Brooklin
Summarized from the Town of Whitby's website. Rules change, so we confirm the current requirements for your address when we quote.
Driveway widening and curb cuts
The Town of Whitby owns the boulevard at the end of your driveway. If a driveway widening extends onto the boulevard, you need a curb-cut permit from the Town.
Source: Town of Whitby, Driveway Widening and Curb Cuts →Grading and fill
Whitby's Site Alteration By-law regulates changes to grade and the movement of topsoil, soil and fill. The Town says a site alteration permit is not needed to put in a pool or for minor gardening and landscaping projects.
Source: Town of Whitby, Site Alteration →Trees, including the Brooklin heritage district
A typical Whitby residential lot does not need a permit to remove a private tree. A Tree Removal Permit is required for wooded areas of 0.2 hectares or more and for properties in the Brooklin or Werden's Plan Heritage Conservation Districts.
Source: Town of Whitby, Tree Policies and By-laws →Boulevard planting
Under Whitby's Clean Community By-law, plants on the boulevard beside your property cannot be taller than 0.9 m.
Source: Town of Whitby, Tree Policies and By-laws →Services available in Brooklin
Common questions about landscaping in Brooklin
What landscaping services does Michael Durham Landscaping offer in Brooklin?
We offer landscaping and hardscaping in Brooklin, 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 Brooklin?
Yes. Brooklin is a community within the Town of Whitby. We serve Brooklin and the rest of Durham Region from our central base in Whitby, working on-site at your property.
Do Brooklin heritage district rules affect landscaping?
They affect tree removal. Whitby requires a Tree Removal Permit for private trees on properties in the Brooklin Heritage Conservation District, so we check this before quoting any project that involves removing a tree.
How do I get a quote for landscaping in Brooklin?
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 Brooklin?
Contact us to discuss your landscaping or hardscaping project. We will arrange an on-site visit and provide an itemized quote.