Landscaping in Scugog, Ontario
Michael Durham Landscaping provides landscaping and hardscaping services in Scugog and the surrounding Durham Region. Scugog is a township in northern Durham Region.
The Township of Scugog includes Port Perry and the rural area around Lake Scugog. Many properties here have rural entrances, and Scugog requires an Entrance Permit before any driveway is built or improved.
Local rules to know before landscaping in Scugog
Summarized from the Township of Scugog's website. Rules change, so we confirm the current requirements for your address when we quote.
Driveways and entrances
The Township of Scugog requires an Entrance Permit before anyone builds or improves a driveway or other access, including widening an entrance.
Source: Township of Scugog, Road Permits →Grading and fill
Scugog's Site Alteration By-law 62-15 regulates removing topsoil, placing or dumping fill and changing the grade of land. Its definition of dumping includes moving fill from one spot to another on the same property.
Source: Township of Scugog, Site Alteration By-law 62-15 →Materials on the road allowance
Storing equipment or materials on the road allowance in Scugog, even for a short time, needs a Road Occupancy Permit.
Source: Township of Scugog, Road Permits →Services available in Scugog
Common questions about landscaping in Scugog
What landscaping services does Michael Durham Landscaping offer in Scugog?
We offer landscaping and hardscaping in Scugog, 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 Scugog?
Yes. Scugog is a township in northern Durham Region. We serve Scugog 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 Scugog?
Yes. The Township of Scugog requires an Entrance Permit before anyone builds or improves a driveway or other access, including widening an entrance.
How do I get a quote for landscaping in Scugog?
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 Scugog?
Contact us to discuss your landscaping or hardscaping project. We will arrange an on-site visit and provide an itemized quote.