Landscaping in Whitby, Ontario
Michael Durham Landscaping provides landscaping and hardscaping services in Whitby and the surrounding Durham Region. Whitby is the town at the centre of Durham Region and our central base.
Whitby is our central base, which puts every part of Durham Region within easy reach. The town runs from the lakeshore and downtown north through Brooklin, so projects range from tight lots in established neighbourhoods to larger yards on the north side. One of our recent lawn programs is in Whitby.
Whitby says minor gardening and landscaping projects do not need a site alteration permit, but a driveway widening onto the boulevard needs a curb-cut permit, and the Brooklin heritage district has its own tree rules.
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.
Local rules to know before landscaping in Whitby
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 →Recent work in Whitby
Services available in Whitby
Common questions about landscaping in Whitby
What landscaping services does Michael Durham Landscaping offer in Whitby?
We offer landscaping and hardscaping in Whitby, 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 Whitby?
Yes. Whitby is the town at the centre of Durham Region and our central base. We serve Whitby and the rest of Durham Region from our central base in Whitby, working on-site at your property.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my property in Whitby?
Usually not on a typical residential lot. Whitby requires a Tree Removal Permit when the wooded area is 0.2 hectares or more, or when the property is in the Brooklin or Werden's Plan Heritage Conservation District.
How do I get a quote for landscaping in Whitby?
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 Whitby?
Contact us to discuss your landscaping or hardscaping project. We will arrange an on-site visit and provide an itemized quote.