Landscaping in Clarington, Ontario
Michael Durham Landscaping provides landscaping and hardscaping services in Clarington and the surrounding Durham Region. Clarington is a municipality in eastern Durham Region.
Clarington covers Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle and Orono, with a mix of subdivisions and larger rural lots. Rural properties often combine several jobs at once, such as a driveway, grading, interlock and new lawn.
Timing matters for driveway projects here because Clarington does not cut curbs from October to March.
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.
Local rules to know before landscaping in Clarington
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 Clarington
Common questions about landscaping in Clarington
What landscaping services does Michael Durham Landscaping offer in Clarington?
We offer landscaping and hardscaping in Clarington, 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 Clarington?
Yes. Clarington is a municipality in eastern Durham Region. We serve Clarington and the rest of Durham Region from our central base in Whitby, working on-site at your property.
When can I get a curb cut for a wider driveway in Clarington?
Clarington says curb cuts may not be inspected or completed from October 1 to March 31. Apply for a private entrance permit in spring or summer so the curb can be cut before the paving or interlock goes in.
How do I get a quote for landscaping in Clarington?
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.
Ready to start your project in Clarington?
Contact us to discuss your landscaping or hardscaping project. We will arrange an on-site visit and provide an itemized quote.