North York

Deck Builders and Fence Company in North York

Composite and wood decks, privacy fences, gates and railings for homes and properties across North York, from Willowdale and Bayview Village to Don Mills and York Mills.

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Services in North York

What we build in North York

North York has everything from post-war bungalows to large custom homes, and we build decks and fences to suit both.

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

North York deck and fence rules at a glance

North York 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 North York

Bigger yards, mature trees and ravine lots

Many North York lots are larger and backed by mature trees, and parts of the area border the Don River ravines. Before we design a deck, we check whether your property is in a ravine-protected area and whether footings will fall near a protected tree.

If a permit is needed, it's far better to know at the design stage than to find out after the holes are dug.

Neighbourhoods we serve

Willowdale
Bayview Village
York Mills
Hoggs Hollow
Don Mills
Parkwoods
Newtonbrook
Bathurst Manor
Armour Heights
Downsview
Hillcrest Village
Bayview Woods

Also serving nearby Toronto, East York, Vaughan and Richmond Hill.

North York deck and fence questions

Do I need a permit for a deck in North York?

North York 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 North York?

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.

My backyard backs onto a ravine. Can I still build a deck?

Often you can, but work in a City of Toronto ravine-protected area may need a permit, and trees of any size there are protected. We check the ravine mapping for your address before we design anything.

Will the big tree in my yard stop my deck project?

Not necessarily. A private tree 30 cm or wider has a protection zone around it, and building inside that zone needs a permit. We can often shift footings or change the deck layout to stay clear.

Building in North York?

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

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