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Deck Builders and Fence Company in Whitby

Composite and wood decks, privacy fences, gates and railings for homes and properties across Whitby, from Port Whitby and Downtown Whitby to Brooklin, Williamsburg and Taunton North.

Local rules

Whitby deck and fence rules at a glance

From the Town of Whitby. Rules change, so we confirm them for your address before building.

Deck permits

24 in

A permit is needed for decks more than 24 in (0.6 m) above grade.

Front yard fence

1 m

Front yard fences are limited to 1 m above grade.

Rear and side yard fence

2 m

Up to 2.5 m along arterial roads.

Pool enclosures

1.2 m

At least 1.2 m, with a permit for pools deeper than 0.6 m.

Sources: Town of Whitby, Decks and fences, Building permits, Fence bylaw 8228-25.

Building in Whitby

Arterial roads and a survey first

Whitby's new fence bylaw allows fences up to 2.5 m where a yard backs onto an arterial road, a real benefit for homes along busy streets. Height exemptions above that go through a tiered application.

A fence doesn't need a permit in Whitby, but the Town recommends getting a site survey first. Some projects need Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority approval before a building permit.

Neighbourhoods and communities we serve

  • Brooklin
  • Port Whitby
  • Downtown Whitby
  • Lynde Creek
  • Pringle Creek
  • Williamsburg
  • Rolling Acres
  • Taunton North
  • Blue Grass Meadows

Also serving nearby Oshawa, Ajax, Scugog and Pickering.

Whitby deck and fence questions

My backyard faces a busy road in Whitby. Can my fence be taller?
Yes. Whitby allows fences up to 2.5 m along arterial roads. Taller than that needs an exemption.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Whitby?
No, but the fence must meet the bylaw, and the Town recommends confirming your property line with a survey first.
How do I get a deck or fence quote in Whitby?
Send your address, photos of the yard and rough sizes through our quote form, or call 647-280-9495. We review the details and book a site visit.

Building in Whitby?

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