Etobicoke

Deck Builders and Fence Company in Etobicoke

Composite and wood decks, privacy fences, gates and railings for homes and properties across Etobicoke, from the Kingsway and Mimico to Islington Village and Rexdale.

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Services in Etobicoke

What we build in Etobicoke

From lakeshore homes in the south to larger suburban lots in the north, we plan each deck and fence around the site, the soil and how you use the yard.

Composite decks

Low-maintenance decks built on proper footings and framing.

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Wood decks and repairs

Pressure-treated and cedar decks, resurfacing and stairs.

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Wood privacy fences

Board-on-board, solid and horizontal fences.

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Vinyl, aluminum and chain link

Low-upkeep and commercial fencing.

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Local rules

Etobicoke deck and fence rules at a glance

Etobicoke follows City of Toronto rules. Rules change, so we confirm them for your address before building.

Deck permits

60 cm

A building permit is needed for a deck more than 60 cm (24 in) above the ground.

Front yard fence

1.2 m near street · 2 m

1.2 m within 2.4 m of the street, 2.0 m farther back.

Rear and side yard fence

2.5 m rear · 2 m side

Maximum residential heights. Fences within 2.4 m of a driveway must be open construction near the lot line.

Trees

30 cm

A permit is needed to injure a private tree 30 cm 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.

Building in Etobicoke

Lakeshore, river valleys and mature neighbourhoods

Etobicoke runs from Lake Ontario up past the Humber River and Mimico and Etobicoke creeks, and many established neighbourhoods have mature trees close to the house. That matters for where deck footings can go.

We check tree protection zones and ravine mapping for your address during the design stage, so the layout works before any digging starts.

Neighbourhoods we serve

The Kingsway
Humber Valley Village
Islington Village
Eatonville
Markland Wood
Mimico
New Toronto
Long Branch
Alderwood
Richview
Thistletown
Rexdale

Also serving nearby Mississauga, Toronto and Vaughan.

Etobicoke deck and fence questions

Do I need a permit for a deck in Etobicoke?

Etobicoke is part of the City of Toronto, which requires a building permit for a deck more than 60 cm (24 in) above the ground. Lower decks don't need a building permit but still have to meet zoning, including setbacks from property lines.

How tall can a fence be in Etobicoke?

Under the City of Toronto fence bylaw, a residential fence can be up to 2.5 m in the rear yard and 2.0 m in the side yard. In the front yard, the limit is 1.2 m within 2.4 m of the street and 2.0 m beyond that.

Can you build a deck around an existing tree?

Often, yes. If the tree is 30 cm or wider, or anywhere in a ravine-protected area, work near it may need a City permit. We plan footings outside the protection zone where we can, or include the permit in the scope where we can't.

I'm near the lake. Does that affect my deck?

It can affect material choices. We walk through how composite, PVC and wood hold up in exposed spots and recommend hardware and fasteners suited to the location.

Building in Etobicoke?

Send your address, photos of the yard and what you have in mind.

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