Deck Builders and Fence Contractors in East York
Composite and wood decks, privacy fences, gates and railings for homes and properties across East York, from Leaside and Pape Village to Woodbine Heights and O'Connor-Parkview.
What we build in East York
East York has many detached and semi-detached homes on modest lots, where a well-planned deck or fence makes a big difference to how the yard works.
Wood privacy fences
Pressure-treated and cedar, board-on-board, solid and horizontal.
Learn moreVinyl fences
No paint, no rot, wipes clean.
Learn moreAluminum and pool fences
Clean lines for front yards and pool enclosures.
Learn moreChain link fences
Galvanized or black vinyl-coated, for homes and businesses.
Learn moreGates
Walk and drive gates built to swing true.
Learn moreFence repair
Leaning posts, broken boards and sagging gates.
Learn moreComposite decks
Low-maintenance decks built on proper footings and framing.
Learn moreWood decks and repairs
Pressure-treated and cedar decks, resurfacing and stairs.
Learn moreEast York deck and fence rules at a glance
East York follows City of Toronto rules. Rules change, so we confirm them for your address before building.
Deck permits
60 cm (about 2 ft)
A building permit is needed for a deck more than 60 cm (24 in) above the ground.
Front yard fence
1.2 m (about 3 ft 11 in) near street ยท 2 m (about 6 ft 7 in)
1.2 m (about 3 ft 11 in) within 2.4 m (just under 8 ft) of the street, 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in) farther back.
Rear and side yard fence
2 m (about 6 ft 7 in)
The limit between house lots. Up to 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) where the fence backs onto a road, a public walkway or a non-residential or apartment property. Fences within 2.4 m (just under 8 ft) of a driveway must be open construction near the lot line.
Trees
30 cm (about 1 ft)
A permit is needed to injure a private tree 30 cm (about 1 ft) or wider, and footings can count. In ravine areas, trees of any size are protected.
Sources: City of Toronto, Fences, Municipal Code Chapter 447, When do I need a building permit and When to apply for a tree or ravine permit.
Semis, shared fence lines and valley lots
Many East York homes are semi-detached, so decks and fences often sit right on a shared property line. We talk through privacy screens, fence height and where the fence line sits before we build, so both neighbours know what to expect.
Some East York properties back onto the Don Valley or Taylor Creek ravines, where City ravine protection rules can apply. We check your address during design.
Neighbourhoods we serve
- Leaside
- Bennington Heights
- Governor's Bridge
- Pape Village
- Woodbine Heights
- O'Connor-Parkview
- Topham Park
- Crescent Town
- Thorncliffe Park
- Flemingdon Park
Also serving nearby Toronto, North York and Scarborough.
2 projects in East York
Real jobs with sizes, materials and photos. Every one of these is a page you can read in full.
Full backyard: 140 ft privacy fence and patio
A full backyard rebuild in East York: about 140 linear feet of 6 ft pressure-treated horizontal privacy fence with two gates, a paver patio, raised beds and planting.
View project150 sq ft pressure-treated deck filling a narrow city garden
A 150 square foot pressure-treated deck built at grade across the width of a narrow East York garden, taking the whole usable part of the yard in one surface.
View projectEast York deck and fence questions
Do I need a permit for a deck in East York?
How tall can a fence be in East York?
I share a wall with my neighbour. Can I add a privacy screen to my deck?
Can a new fence go right on the property line?
Building in East York?
Send your address, photos of the yard and what you have in mind.