Landscaping in Courtice, Ontario
Michael Durham Landscaping provides landscaping and hardscaping services in Courtice and the surrounding Durham Region. Courtice is a community within the Municipality of Clarington.
Courtice sits on the western edge of Clarington, bordering Oshawa. It is part of Clarington, so Clarington's site alteration and driveway rules apply.
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 Courtice
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 Courtice
Common questions about landscaping in Courtice
What landscaping services does Michael Durham Landscaping offer in Courtice?
We offer landscaping and hardscaping in Courtice, 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 Courtice?
Yes. Courtice is a community within the Municipality of Clarington. We serve Courtice and the rest of Durham Region from our central base in Whitby, working on-site at your property.
Do I need a permit to regrade my yard in Courtice?
Courtice is part of Clarington, which requires a site alteration permit to place or dump fill or topsoil, remove soil or change the grade of a property. We tell you during the quote whether your project needs one.
How do I get a quote for landscaping in Courtice?
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 Courtice?
Contact us to discuss your landscaping or hardscaping project. We will arrange an on-site visit and provide an itemized quote.